The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp downturn as the NSE benchmark Nifty50 index fell below the 23,000 mark, registering a decline of over 200 points or 0.88%. This marked the lowest level for the index in seven months, with broader concerns around global and domestic factors influencing investor sentiment. Key Reasons Behind the Decline …
The Ministry of Finance has initiated the search for a new Chairperson for the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with the current Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, completing her term on February 28, 2025. This marks a significant leadership transition for India’s market regulator, responsible for safeguarding investor interests and regulating securities markets. Eligibility …
The US stock futures took a sharp hit early on Monday, January 27, reflecting a possible turbulent start for global markets. Nasdaq futures tumbled by nearly 400 points, with the Dow Jones futures following suit, down close to 200 points. This development is casting a shadow on the Indian stock market, particularly the Nifty 50, …
On 25th January 2025, the Finance Ministry announced the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), a significant reform aimed at providing an assured pension to central government employees. This scheme, effective from 1st April 2025, will apply to employees under the National Pension System (NPS) who opt for it. The UPS promises a more …
On the occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) unveiled “Dharohar – Milestones in the Indian Securities Market,” a comprehensive digital knowledge repository. The platform celebrates the long-standing history of organised trading in India, spanning over 150 years. It aims to preserve and showcase the evolution of the …
The Union Budget 2025 is set to be presented on Saturday, February 1, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This will mark her 8th consecutive presentation of the Union Budget, and it will be the second full budget under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term (Modi 3.0). The presentation will take place …
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have continued to pull out funds from Indian equity markets, withdrawing ₹64,156 crore ($7.44 billion) in January. This follows a modest investment of ₹15,446 crore in December. The main reasons for the outflows include a weaker rupee, rising US bond yields, and expectations of a weak earnings season for Indian companies. …
The combined market valuation of four of the top 10 most-valued firms declined by ₹1,25,397.45 crore last week, reflecting weak investor sentiment at Dalal Street. The BSE benchmark index fell by 428.87 points (0.55%), while the Nifty dipped by 111 points (0.47%) during the week. Major Losers: Reliance Industries Takes the Biggest Hit Reliance Industries recorded …
This week on Dalal Street is packed with shareholder-centric events, including dividends, stock splits, and bonus share issuances. Several major companies, such as KEI Industries, Wipro, lndraprastha Gas Limited and more have planned key corporate actions aimed at rewarding shareholders and improving market liquidity. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s in store. Dividend Announcements This …
The week ended January 24, 2025, saw the Indian securities market on a roller coaster ride. The benchmark indices NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex started the week with 23,290.40 and 77,073.44 on January 20, 2025, respectively. On Tuesday, the benchmark index BSE dropped significantly to 75,838.36. At the close of the week, the Indian securities market dropped 0.49% …
