SBI Funds Management executives received significant value from employee stock options after the company’s listing. Joint CEO Devinder Pal Singh holds shares and outstanding options worth over ₹160 crore. Chief Investment Officer Srinivasan Rama Iyer’s stake and ESOPs together exceed ₹165 crore. Other senior officials also saw substantial gains from their allotted employee stock options.Read More

Indian markets closed marginally higher after balancing mixed global cues and positive earnings. Adani Energy Solutions reported significant profit growth, while Adani Total Gas saw a decline. Maruti Suzuki announced a price increase, and several companies will report quarterly results soon. Bandhan Bank and Indian Hotels also posted strong first-quarter financial performances. Investors are watching...Read More

Domestic equities extended losses for a second consecutive session on Tuesday. Higher crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions pressured the market significantly. Analysts expect equities to remain range-bound amid ongoing global uncertainties. The ongoing Q1 earnings season will drive stock-specific actions and investor sentiment. The Indian rupee firmed slightly as diplomacy hopes eased oil price...Read More

The rupee strengthened by twenty-one paise, closing at ninety-six point twenty-four on Tuesday. Lower oil prices reduced demand for the US dollar, supporting the local currency. Dedicated programs aimed at drawing forex inflows have garnered nearly twenty-one billion dollars. State-run banks sold dollars, providing support around ninety-six point forty-two levels. The currency traded within a...Read More

Asian stocks climbed for a second day, led by chipmakers. The Kospi Index saw a significant jump, reflecting AI investment optimism. Crude oil prices advanced, reigniting inflation concerns and pushing Treasury yields higher. Gold and silver also advanced on dip-buying, while the yen slid past 163 per dollar. Investors now await earnings from Alphabet and...Read More

The London Stock Exchange will introduce LSE 24, a new venue for extended trading hours. This initiative aims to offer near-continuous trading, competing with cryptocurrency platforms. Exchange-traded products will be the initial assets available on the platform. The exchange seeks to provide greater flexibility and enhanced market liquidity for clients. This move comes as younger...Read More

Sebi has directed depositories to freeze promoter holdings during company buyback periods. This restriction will be in effect from board approval until the offer closes. Promoters can still participate in buybacks through the tender offer route. Existing pledges created before the buyback period can also be invoked. Depositories must implement these operational systems by August...Read More