Indian financial regulators, including Sebi and RBI, are collaborating on policies to promote corporate bond index derivatives trading, aiming to boost trading volumes. Sebi emphasizes the need to popularize corporate bond trading, which currently lags significantly behind equity market activity. Outstanding corporate bonds have surged from ₹17.5 trillion in FY15 to ₹53.6 trillion in March...Read More

Indian equity indices experienced a decline of nearly 0.5% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak due to US sanctions relief revocation concerning the Chabahar port. Despite Friday’s dip, the indices concluded the week 0.8% higher, marking the third consecutive week of gains. Investors engaged in profit booking amidst tariff negotiation uncertainties, influencing market caution.Read More

SEBI has proposed that Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) should report the value of their units to depositories. This move aims to leverage the depository infrastructure, requiring AIFs to maintain updated Net Asset Value (NAV) of units issued to investors. The NAV of all units must be uploaded within 15 days of investment portfolio valuation.Read More

India’s foreign exchange reserves have surpassed $700 billion, reaching $702.966 billion after a $4.698 billion increase in the week ending September 12, according to RBI data. These reserves provide import cover for approximately 11.5 months.Read More

Wall Street’s main indexes closed higher on Friday, securing a weekly gain fueled by FedEx’s strong earnings and positive sentiment in the technology sector. Optimism surrounding AI-linked stocks and the Fed’s anticipated rate cuts further boosted the market. However, concerns arose from a blocked funding bill and Lennar’s disappointing forecast, adding a layer of caution...Read More

The initial public offering (IPO) of TMT bars manufacturer VMS TMT Ltd garnered a whopping 102.26 times subscription on the closing day of share sale on Friday, driven by strong investors’ participation.Read More

Electric vehicle maker Zelio E-Mobility Ltd on Friday said it has received approval from capital market regulator Sebi for its SME IPO to raise Rs 78 crore.Read More

Sebi has simplified the process of transferring securities from nominees to legal heirs by introducing a standard reason code ‘TLH’. Effective January 1, 2026, this ensures exemption clarity under Section 47 of the Income Tax Act.Read More

To promote transparency in the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) ecosystem, Sebi on Friday proposed that AIFs should regularly update the net asset value (NAVs) of their units in the depository system.Read More

Ganesh Consumer Products Ltd, a key player in packaged food products in eastern India, on Friday said it has raised over Rs 122 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription.Read More