The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the deadline for compliance with its updated regulations for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to 31 March 2025. This follows requests from the AIF industry for additional time to implement the changes introduced in 2023. Revised Regulations for Investor Rights in AIF Schemes In November 2023, …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced stricter Key Performance Indicator (KPI) disclosure norms for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) to enhance transparency and improve investor understanding of a company’s valuation and business performance. These guidelines, developed in collaboration with industry associations, mandate clear definitions of KPIs, inclusion of relevant financial and operational …
India has witnessed a remarkable rise in its Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) over the last decade, with spending more than doubling under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology, highlighted this significant growth, stating that India’s GERD increased from ₹60,196 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,27,381 …
The Indian real estate market maintained its upward momentum in Q4 2024, with housing prices in the country’s top 8 cities—Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and Pune—rising by 10% annually. This marks the 16th consecutive quarter of price appreciation since 2021, driven by sustained demand across …
The financial landscape for women in India is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a sharp rise in credit awareness. According to a joint report by TransUnion CIBIL, NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), and MicroSave Consulting (MSC), 27 million Indian women actively monitored their credit health by December 2024—an impressive 42% increase from 19 …
India’s gem and jewellery sector has taken a significant step towards strengthening its trade relationship with Thailand by signing multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs). These agreements aim to enhance cooperation, streamline gemstone standardisation, and foster innovation in jewellery design and production. Thailand remains a key trading partner for India in the gem and jewellery industry. …
During March 2025, the Indian stock market witnessed several significant events. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors that shaped the market’s trajectory: Feb 2025 Auto Sales During Feb 2025, Indian automotive players posted mixed numbers, whereby Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Motors Company Ltd and Eicher Motors Ltd reported a growth of 15%, 10% and 9%, respectively. Maruti Suzuki reported …
The United States is set to impose tariffs on automobile imports from Canada and Mexico, a move that could significantly impact major automakers. The tariffs, which may reach 25%, primarily target vehicles and parts imported from Mexico, potentially disrupting production, supply chains, and trade dynamics in the North American auto industry. The tariffs are scheduled …
Hindustan Power is set to make a significant contribution to Assam’s renewable energy sector with an investment of ₹620 crore. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government to establish a 100-MW solar power plant and a 100-MW battery energy storage system, reinforcing its commitment to clean energy development in …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has permitted all non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), including housing finance companies (HFCs), to invest in security receipts (SRs) issued by Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). This decision broadens the range of participants who can acquire SRs, thereby encouraging investment in the bad loans space. Enhancing Liquidity in the …
