SEBI has recently implemented several key regulations to enhance investor protection and market integrity in India. These measures address various aspects of the financial markets, including charge structures, denomination requirements, broker mechanisms, and oversight of rating agencies. Uniform Charge Structures for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs): SEBI has mandated that MIIs, such as stock exchanges, clearing …
The Nifty 50 index has delivered a total return of over 32% in one year and 18.9% over five years. The Nifty Midcap 150 Index has gained over 50% in the past year (5-year CAGR – 37%), while the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index has provided nearly 59% returns in the last year. Valuations of many …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new framework to expedite the trading of bonus shares. Effective October 1, 2024, bonus shares will be available for trading within two days of the record date (T+2), significantly reducing the previous waiting period. Previously, the lag between the record date and the crediting …
The Nifty Financial Services Index reached a fresh record high on Wednesday, moving in tandem with the Nifty50 index. This index is designed to reflect the performance of the Indian financial market, comprising sectors like banks, financial institutions, housing finance companies, insurance firms, and other financial services providers. With 20 stocks listed on the National …
Ensuring the equitable and transparent operation of the Indian securities market is a major responsibility of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). To safeguard investor interests and preserve market integrity, it is in charge of regulating and overseeing many organizations, including stock exchanges, brokers, merchant bankers, and other intermediaries. In addition, SEBI creates …
GIFT Nifty Breaks Records with Unprecedented Open Interest and Turnover The Indian equity market, with its ever-evolving dynamics, witnessed a monumental milestone on September 24, 2024. GIFT Nifty, the benchmark index of India’s equity market, reached an all-time high Open Interest of $20.84 billion (equivalent to Rs 174,275 crore). This achievement underscores the market’s growing …
As the trading week concludes, the Indian stock market finds itself navigating through a landscape marked by significant global and local developments. Market participants are keenly assessing various factors, from robust international cues to vital economic indicators that could influence investor sentiment. Here’s a closer look at the key changes this week that have shaped …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken a significant step to enhance the experience of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the Indian securities market. On Wednesday, the regulator launched a dedicated FPI outreach cell, aimed at streamlining the process of accessing and investing in Indian securities. The newly established cell, operating under …
A recent report by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has shed light on the heightened lossed faced by individual traders in the futures and options (F&O) market. Over the past 3 financial years, these F&O traders collectively suffered a staggering loss of ₹1.8 lakh crore, with an overwhelming majority suffering average losses …
Introduction: The Fed Cuts Rates After Fourteen Months of Pause After weeks of speculation, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the US Federal Reserve has initiated a new monetary easing cycle with a 50 basis points (bps) cut, bringing the federal funds rate range to 4.75%-5.00%. This marks the first rate cut since March …
