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Exclusive | Why BSE wants options traders to think beyond the next expiry
After successfully reviving Sensex derivatives, BSE CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy is now focused on shifting traders from weekly options to longer-dated contracts. Over the next three years, the exchange aims to boost participation in monthly and farther-expiry options, which it believes provide better hedging and help reduce market volatility during global shocks.
Nuvama gets nod for MF biz, eyes SIF foray; CMR Green shares up 29%
Nuvama gets Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business, while CMR Green Technologies surges 29% on debut after a heavily subscribed IPO
Sebi proposes consolidated executive pay disclosures for mutual fund AMCs
Regulator cites privacy and competitiveness concerns as it proposes replacing individual executive remuneration disclosures with aggregated compensation data
Equity MF inflows slump 40% to lowest level in one year amid volatility
Higher redemptions and weaker lump-sum investments dragged equity fund inflows lower, although SIP contributions remained resilient amid market volatility
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
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Nifty 50 set for first annual fall after a decade of positive returns: Should index mutual fund investors be worried? - Mint
Nifty 50 set for first annual fall after a decade of positive returns: Should index mutual fund investors be worried?Mint
Nithin Kamath says 30% Zerodha accounts now belong to women investors, double since Covid
Women are increasingly investing in India's stock market and mutual funds. Zerodha reports over 30% of its accounts are now held by women, a significant rise since the pandemic. Reports indicate women manage substantial mutual fund assets and are adopting diversified, long-term investment strategies. This trend shows a growing financial independence among women across various age groups.
Oil India tanks 11% on heavy volumes; stock hits 4-month low
The average trading volumes at the Oil India counter jumped over five-fold, with a combined 13.46 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE and BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Grasim, Bank of Maharashtra shares to buy for the short term
Indian equity benchmarks rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in FMCG, oil & gas, financial, and IT stocks, despite geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 increased by 0.5% and the BSE Sensex by 0.7%, indicating a strong market sentiment amidst consolidation and support at key levels.

SEBI proposes review of AMC executive remuneration disclosure norms
SEBI seeks public comments on proposed changes to AMC executive pay disclosures, aiming to streamline norms while preserving transparency for mutual fund investments.