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SEBI sets ₹20,000 crore mutual fund AUM rule to classify significant indices
SEBI clarifies criteria for significant indices, sets AUM threshold, registration rules and review norms to boost transparency and governance for index provider.
Dalal Street poised for strong start as GIFT Nifty hints at robust gap-up opening
Indian stock markets faced pressure due to firm crude oil prices. The Nifty index remained below a key technical level for eight days, signaling a bearish trend. However, technical indicators suggest a potential recovery from current levels. Volatility eased slightly, offering some support. Foreign investors were net buyers, while the Indian Rupee touched a record low.
Sensex slips 252 pts, Nifty below 24,050 amid currency weakness and expiry volatility
The key equity benchmarks closed with measured losses on Tuesday, as a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low against the US dollar rattled sentiment, while the weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives injected fresh volatility into the market. Escalating US-Iran tensions further bruised investor confidence, wiping out recent optimism sparked by state election results and echoing weakness across global markets. Ongoing quarterly earnings announcements kept traders on edge, prompting a cautious stance. The Nifty slipped below the 24,050 mark, weighed down by private banks and consumer durables stocks, while FMCG, auto and pharma shares defied the broader weakness and ended in the green.
No systemic risk to BFSI sector; may see short-term slowdown in loan growth: Deepak Parekh
Industry veteran Deepak Parekh stated the banking and financial services sector is not facing major systemic risks from global geopolitical uncertainties. He anticipates a short-term slowdown in loan growth. Real estate investment trusts are growing in India. Insurance penetration remains low. Deposit mobilization has moderated as retail investors favor mutual funds. Artificial intelligence's impact on finance is still evolving.
Indices end in red as rupee hits record low; volatility rises
The Nifty settled below the 24,050 mark. Realty, consumer durables and private bank shares declined, while FMCG, auto and pharma shares edged higher.
ICICI Bank, L&T drag Nifty below 24,050; Sensex falls 252 points as rupee hits record low
The Nifty closed below the 24,050 mark, with ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank among the biggest drags on the index.
Retail investors, HNIs shifting from holding direct stocks to mutual funds. Here’s why
Individual investors in India are increasingly shifting from direct stock holdings to mutual funds, with direct ownership hitting a five-year low and MF holdings reaching record highs. Strong SIP inflows and declining FII participation are driving domestic institutions to become key market stabilisers, signalling a structural shift in investor behaviour.
CAMS shares jump 9% after firm reports highest-ever Q4 revenue, announces dividend. Do you own?
Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) shares surged over 9% after reporting an 11% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 126 crore and a record quarterly revenue of Rs 395 crore. The company also announced a dividend of Rs 4 per equity share, driven by strong non-mutual fund business growth and improved operational efficiency.
Nippon India Mutual Fund raises stake in this healthcare stock. Do you own? - Mint
Nippon India Mutual Fund raises stake in this healthcare stock. Do you own?Mint
US Stock Market: US equity fund inflows hit six-week low amid oil price surge and rate uncertainty - India IPO
US Stock Market: US equity fund inflows hit six-week low amid oil price surge and rate uncertaintyIndia IPO
Rupee hits record low of 95.40 against US dollar
Indian rupee reached record low against US dollar as Brent crude surges after Iran escalates action in Strait of Hormuz, raising supply and volatility risks.
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing