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India's forex reserves drop $711 mn to $681.610 bn: RBI data
India's forex reserves dropped USD 711 million to USD 681.610 billion during the week ended June 5 due to a sharp decline in foreign currency reserves, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had jumped USD 938 million to USD 682.321 billion. For the week ended June 5, foreign currency assets -- a major component of the reserves -- was down USD 2.704 billion to USD 543.444 billion, the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. Expressed in dollar terms, foreign currency assets include the effects of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units, such as the euro, pound, and yen, held in the foreign exchange reserves. However, the value of gold reserves increased USD 1.975 billion to USD 114.575 billion during the week, the RBI said. The special drawing rights (SDRs) were up USD 18 million to USD 18.765 billion, the RBI said. India's reserve position with the IMF stood at USD 4.826 billion in the reporting week, it added.
Dhan launches US stocks, ETFs investing for Indians via GIFT City route
Trading and investing platform Dhan on Friday launched investment access to US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Indian investors through the GIFT City framework. The offering is being provided through Raise IFSC Private Limited, Dhan's wholly-owned subsidiary and a member of India INX operating under the regulatory framework of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). In a statement, the company said Indian investors can now invest in stocks listed on the Nasdaq and NYSE through the Dhan app under a structure aligned with RBI and FEMA requirements. Dhan has partnered with ViewTrade for brokerage services and GlomoPay for payment technology services to facilitate investments in US securities. The platform will not charge account maintenance or custody fees, while brokerage has been fixed at 0.25 per cent of the transaction value. Investors will also have access to features, such as systematic investment plans (SIPs) in US stocks and ETFs, su
Why Bajaj Finserv AMC is bullish on banks, NBFCs and the Indian market
Nimesh Chandan, Chief Investment Officer at Bajaj Finserv AMC, said the recent correction has created opportunities in select gold financing companies. However, the fund house remains relatively cautious on jewellery stocks and is more constructive on gold financiers from a long-term perspective.
India's gold demand picks up, China premiums ease: What is driving the trend
India gold demand rises on price dip as China premiums ease, with cautious buying, ETF outflows, and central bank reserves shaping the global bullion outlook.
Gold loses shine? ₹725 crore exits Gold ETFs - Should mutual fund investors be worried?
Gold ETFs experienced a net outflow of ₹725 crore in May, marking the first month of redemptions after 13 months of inflows. Despite this, experts suggest the market sentiment towards gold remains intact, viewing the trend as a result of profit booking. Silver ETFs also faced continued outflows.
Stocks, gold or debt? Rs 2.7 lakh crore fund manager who predicted bullion boom on where to invest now
Manish Banthia, CIO-Fixed Income at ICICI Prudential AMC, who correctly predicted the gold rally in 2023, now sees little value in adding fresh exposure to bullion. He prefers a balanced allocation between equities and debt, citing attractive valuations in India and other emerging markets over gold.
Firmer dollar, rate hikes, ETF outflows may weigh on gold prices: Analyst
A firmer dollar, rate hikes by central banks, ETF outflows, and elevated yields are likely to keep the yellow metal under pressure. China's demand is not too strong either
Sebi moves to align price bands, base price for pre-open call auction across exchanges
Sebi has proposed that exchanges with no trading activity in a stock adopt the closing price from the exchange where the stock is actively traded, rather than relying on their own stale reference price.
Gold, silver ETF investors pull out record sums as prices correct
Investors withdrew nearly ₹3,000 crore from gold and silver ETFs in May as prices retreated from record highs, triggering profit booking and portfolio reallocation
SEBI proposes uniform pricing mechanism for illiquid stocks across exchanges
India's market regulator SEBI is proposing a new system to ensure stocks trade at similar prices on different exchanges. This aims to improve price discovery and liquidity, especially for less traded shares. The inactive exchange will use the active exchange's closing price for its next day's trading. This change is expected to make trading in illiquid stocks smoother for investors.
Sebi mulls easing executive remuneration disclosure norms for AMCs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed easing executive remuneration disclosure requirements for asset management companies (AMCs) by replacing individual name-wise disclosures with consolidated disclosures, citing industry concerns over privacy and competitive disadvantages. "This would provide a holistic and structured view of senior management compensation, enabling unitholders to assess the overall quantum of remuneration at the senior management level, while aligning the level of disclosure with considerations of materiality and proportionality," Sebi said in its consultation paper. Currently, mutual fund AMCs are required to disclose on their websites the remuneration of chief executive officers (CEOs), chief investment officers (CIOs), chief operating officers (COOs), the top 10 highest-paid employees, and all employees earning at least Rs 1.02 crore annually or Rs 8.5 lakh per month if employed for part of the year. Sebinoted that while listed AMCs are already subject
Gold ETFs Break 13-Month Win Streak As Investors Pull Out Rs 725 Crore In May
Net gold ETF outflows stood at Rs 725 crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India