The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India under the administrative domain of the Ministry of Finance within the Government of India. The market regulator, SEBI has issued a circular under which it has announced that to make it more convenient for investors their respective …
The NSE benchmark Nifty 50 index opened the session on a high note and swiftly climbed to a fresh all-time high of 23,411.90, surpassing its previous high reached on June 3, 2024, amid optimism from exit polls. Early Optimism and Profit Booking Despite the initial burst of enthusiasm, profit booking soon became the order of …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new regulations that simplify the process for Indian companies and individuals to invest in offshore funds. This move is aimed at encouraging more international investments by providing greater flexibility and removing previous restrictions. Here’s a breakdown of the new rules and what they mean for investors. Key …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper aimed at revising the eligibility criteria for stock derivatives in line with the evolving market conditions. This move is pivotal for enhancing price discovery and market liquidity while mitigating risks associated with market manipulation, volatility, and compromised investor protection. Here’s a detailed …
On Friday, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) voted four-to-two to keep the benchmark repurchase rate at 6.5%. This decision aligns with the forecasts from all 34 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The six-member panel also maintained its hawkish policy stance, emphasizing a “withdrawal of accommodation” approach. Political Context and …
The Market regulator, SEBI has mandated the transfer of the securities directly to the client’s demat account This facility of direct transfer was already available voluntarily from February 1, 2001. But this has now been made mandatory. SEBI Circular On June 5, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) issued a significant circular titled …
Starting October 14, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new rule to enhance the safety of investors’ securities. The rule mandates that securities payouts be made directly to the client’s account. This change aims to protect clients’ securities and ensure that stock brokers keep client securities separate, preventing misuse. Current …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has put forward a proposal to raise the threshold for Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA) from the current Rs.2 lakh to Rs.10 lakh. This move is focused on increasing retail investor participation in the securities market. Introduced in 2012, the BSDA was designed to ease the burden …
Following a significant decline witnessed on Tuesday, coinciding with the general election results, the Nifty made a strong comeback on June 5. The NSE benchmark Nifty50 index closed the day convincingly higher by 735.85 points or 3.36%. Market participants shrugged off election jitters as they remained constructive on the long-term potential of the Indian equity …
Nifty experienced a significant surge in Wednesday’s trade, with all the sectoral indices ending the day in the green. Notably, Nifty Metal, Nifty Auto, Nifty Bank, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty Financial Services posted gains of over 4%. The positive takeaway from the day was that investors ignored election jitters to show faith in long-term Indian …
