The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved a key change in its regulatory framework for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), raising the disclosure threshold from ₹25,000 crore to ₹50,000 crore. The decision, announced on Monday, March 24, 2025, aims to enhance market transparency and ensure better compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering …
On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs, aiming to match the duties imposed on U.S. goods by other nations. Tariff Rates for Different Countries Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump declared a minimum baseline tariff of 10%, with higher rates for specific countries: 34% for China, 24% for …
On Wednesday, April 3, 2025, the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), announced new guidelines allowing investment advisers (IAs) and research analysts (RAs) to charge advance fees for up to 1 year. This is an update from the previous rules, where IAs could charge fees in advance for up to …
Tilaknagar Industries, one of India’s oldest liquor companies, continues to evolve with the times by expanding its premium offerings in the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) segment. From its humble beginnings as a sugar mill in pre-independence India to becoming a recognised name in the spirits market, the company has successfully built a broad and …
The Ministry of Coal has achieved a historic milestone in coal production and dispatch for the financial year 2024-25, setting new records in captive and commercial coal mining. Record-Breaking Growth in Coal Production and Dispatch As of March 31, 2025, total coal production surged to 190.95 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a remarkable 29.79% growth over …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has finalised a policy aimed at preventing the misuse of proprietary trading terminals—platforms brokers use for self-trading. According to news reports, the regulatory framework has been broadly finalised and shared with stakeholders. Exchanges will be directed to implement the policy after seeking input from brokers, who will …
On April 2, 2025, the BSE Sensex was up 0.78% at 76,617.44, while the Nifty 50 was up 0.72% at 23,332.35. The top gainers and losers for the day are: Top Gainers of the Day Symbol LTP (₹) Change% TATACONSUM 1,060.80 6.91 ZOMATO 211.7 4.8 TITAN 3,102.30 3.86 INDUSINDBK 703 2.97 TECHM 1,424.50 2.1 Tata …
India has recorded an all-time high in defence exports for the Financial Year 2024-25, reaching ₹23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 billion). This marks a notable growth of 12.04% compared to the previous year’s ₹21,083 crore. This upward trajectory underscores India’s evolving role in the global defence market. DPSUs Lead Growth with Over 42% Increase A …
In the first 2 months of 2025, India witnessed an impressive 40% year-on-year rise in venture capital (VC) funding, defying a sluggish global investment climate. While global VC funding grew by only 17%, India’s remarkable growth stands out as a testament to the strength and resilience of its startup ecosystem. This surge highlights not only …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Poonam Gupta as its new Deputy Governor, marking a significant leadership change within the central bank. Gupta, a former World Bank economist, will be stepping into the role previously held by Michael Patra. This appointment comes just days before the RBI’s bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, …
