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Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues
The key equity indices ended marginally lower on Thursday as reports of possible RBI intervention to defend the rupee unnerved investors. Reports indicated that the Reserve Bank of India is considering a range of measures to stabilise the currency, including a rate hike, additional currency swaps and raising dollars from overseas investors. Persistent FII selling and profit booking at elevated valuations further weighed on sentiment, while weak global cues added to the pressure. The Nifty slipped below the 23,700 mark, dragged down by steep losses in IT and FMCG stocks.
Sebi may allow third-party payments in mutual funds, ease transaction norms
The proposal marks a departure from current regulations that require that all mutual fund transactions must happen with the investor’s verified bank accounts, to enable maintenance of a digital trail.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
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Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.
Reliance, TCS, HDFC Bank witness biggest FPI selling since 2022; Eternal, Paytm, Polycab see foreign buying - Mint
Reliance, TCS, HDFC Bank witness biggest FPI selling since 2022; Eternal, Paytm, Polycab see foreign buyingMint
Why 10 stocks suffered massive Rs 17,000 crore mutual fund selloff in April
Mutual funds aggressively booked profits in April, offloading an estimated Rs 17,000 crore from 10 major stocks like HDFC Bank and Wipro. This strategic sell-off occurred amid concerns over earnings risks, geopolitical uncertainty, and stretched valuations, even as many of these stocks saw significant rallies.
Keki Mistry may get extension at HDFC Bank
"Senior executives and board members at HDFC Bank are understood to be in favour of maintaining continuity at the top level until the ongoing legal review is completed and its findings are discussed by the board," a bank official said. "The view within the bank is that initiating the process for appointing a new chairman before the review concludes could be premature and may complicate governance discussions currently underway."
Keki Mistry may get extension at HDFC Bank
"Senior executives and board members at HDFC Bank are understood to be in favour of maintaining continuity at the top level until the ongoing legal review is completed and its findings are discussed by the board," a bank official said. "The view within the bank is that initiating the process for appointing a new chairman before the review concludes could be premature and may complicate governance discussions currently underway."
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.