The Securities and Exchange Board of India has intervened in the case of RRP Semiconductor, taking serious measures against 39 entities implicated in suspected stock price manipulation. The regulator discovered a systematic approach that inflated the company’s share price beyond sustainable limits.Read More

In a recent advisory, Sa-Dhan, a key player in the microfinance arena, underscores the necessity of upholding lending standards for financially vulnerable populations. These standards not only mitigate the risk of over-borrowing but also enhance trust within the financial ecosystem. The microfinance sector continues to demonstrate its resilience amid market fluctuations.Read More

In a push to tighten regulations, Sebi has laid down fresh guidelines for asset management companies overseeing alternative investment funds. Each scheme is now required to include at least 20 investors, ensuring that no individual investor exceeds a 25% stake in the fund’s total corpus.Read More

After enduring a challenging six-week slump, Indian stock markets made a notable comeback, with the Nifty and Sensex soaring significantly. The positive momentum was fueled by heightened investor enthusiasm surrounding US-Iran ceasefire discussions. This surge not only elevated the market capitalizations of various companies but also attracted foreign portfolio investors as they shifted to net...Read More

US stocks closed mixed as investors weighed Middle East tensions and Iran peace talks. Inflation rose due to energy shocks, while Dow and S&P slipped but Nasdaq gained on tech strength. Despite volatility, all major indexes posted weekly gains as traders stayed cautious ahead of major earnings and macro risks.Read More

US inflation pressures are rising again as CPI shows the fastest monthly increase in nearly four years, driven mainly by energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions. While headline inflation spikes, core inflation remains relatively stable. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady, balancing oil-driven volatility and growth risks.Read More

Bill Ackman, the prominent hedge fund manager, has set his sights on Universal Music Group with a staggering acquisition proposal that could shake up the industry landscape. Essential to this venture is the support from Vincent Bollore, the influential French billionaire who possesses nearly one-third of the music powerhouse.Read More

Friday brought exciting news for investors as copper prices climbed to their highest point in three weeks. Positive indicators from China’s demand landscape clashed with worries regarding the fragile peace in Iran. The noticeable decrease in copper stored in Chinese warehouses added fuel to the fire.Read More

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a ​record low in ​early April and consumers anticipated a ​surge in inflation in the next 12 months, a survey showed on Friday.Read More

Investors are shifting their focus as the dollar declines, buoyed by the resumption of oil shipping after a ceasefire in the Gulf alleviates war anxieties with Iran. This shift has sparked a sell-off in safe-haven assets, with the euro and sterling enjoying gains.Read More