The widows of ex-servicemen (ESM) play a crucial role in preserving the legacy of India’s armed forces. As of 31st December 2024, there are 7,40,766 widows of ex-servicemen across the country. To ensure their financial stability and well-being, the government periodically reviews and enhances support schemes covering pensions, education, employment, healthcare, and housing. Financial Assistance …
India has a significant trade deficit with the United States, exceeding $43 billion between January and October 2024. The imbalance is particularly stark in the gems and jewellery sector. While the US imported $11.58 billion worth of these commodities from India, its exports to India stood at only $5.31 billion, creating a trade gap of …
India witnessed a slowdown in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in FY25, with total inflows dropping to $62.48 billion (April-December 2024) compared to $71.27 billion in FY24 and $71.35 billion in FY23. This decline suggests a more cautious stance from global investors, despite India’s ongoing policy reforms aimed at improving the investment climate. However, within …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is poised to introduce a series of regulatory reforms at its first board meeting under newly-appointed Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on March 24. These measures are expected to enhance the governance and transparency of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), boost investor protection, and refine trading mechanisms. The anticipated …
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been aggressively offloading Indian equities in 2025, with total outflows reaching $15.46 billion so far. This marks one of the most significant sell-offs in recent history, trailing only the $17.02 billion exodus in 2022. The sharp decline in FII participation has already wiped out $1.3 trillion in market value, raising …
India lost ₹107.21 crore to cyber fraud in the first three quarters of the financial year 2024-25, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. A total of 13,384 cases involving fraud amounts of ₹1 lakh and above were reported by commercial banks and financial institutions between April and December 2024. Increase in Cyber Fraud …
Cat: Market Updates The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a series of reforms to strengthen the regulatory framework for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) IPOs. The new regulations come in response to a growing number of SME IPOs and the significant rise in investor participation in this …
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of “EPFO 3.0,” as announced by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. This initiative aims to provide subscribers with greater ease of access to their funds, making withdrawals as simple as withdrawing cash from a bank ATM. What is EPFO 3.0? EPFO …
The BSE Sensex closed at 74,115.17, down 217.41 points (-0.29%), while the Nifty 50 ended at 22,460.30, declining 92.20 points (-0.41%) Sectoral Performance On Monday, the Nifty Smallcap 50 fell 2.01% to 7,329.95, signaling profit booking and cautious sentiment in the small-cap space. The Nifty Auto index also lost 1.22%, closing at 20,752.80, as concerns over demand and sectoral …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) is designed to represent the behaviour and performance of India’s financial sector. It includes companies from banking, housing finance, insurance, and other financial services, making it a key benchmark for tracking the financial market’s movement. The index is computed using the free-float market capitalisation method, meaning its value reflects …
