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INR settles lower amid pessimistic global sentiments
The Indian rupee declined 11 paise to close at 94.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday weighed down by a firm greenback and weak domestic markets. However, a decline in global crude oil prices cushioned against a sharper decline in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.73 against the US dollar and traded in a range of 94.63-94.92 before settling at 94.74 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian stock indices Sensex and the Nifty50 ended notably lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weakness in global markets, FII selling and weak Indian PMI data. Global tech stocks fell amid concerns that AI-driven valuations have become overstretched, triggering heavy selling in the Indian tech space.
Gold and silver futures rise on MCX, prices soften in global market
Gold recovers after a weak start on domestic exchange; Comex futures trade lower
SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: SEBI looks to remove barriers to longer-term derivative contracts
SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced major market reforms including open-market buybacks, AIF rollout changes and mutual fund intraday borrowing flexibility, alongside updates on NSE-related issues and an upcoming study on investor losses and derivatives data.
Forex reserves fall $10 bn as decline in gold prices drags overall holdings
India's foreign exchange reserves recorded their steepest weekly decline since March, with a sharp fall in gold reserve valuations offsetting gains in foreign currency assets
HDFC MF, ADIA among buyers as Sepia Investments offloads Rs 749 crore in Corona Remedies via block deal
Sepia Investments and Anchor Partners sold shares worth about Rs 777 crore in Corona Remedies through block deals. HDFC Mutual Fund emerged as the largest buyer, while several institutional investors, including Aberdeen entities, ADIA, Invesco and WhiteOak, also accumulated stakes.
Rupee appreciates for 3rd straight day on easing West Asia tensions
The rupee appreciated for the third straight session on Tuesday to close 5 paise higher at 94.53 (provisional) against the US dollar, supported by easing West Asia tensions and extended fall in crude oil prices. Forex traders said that with the reported de-escalation of the US-Iran conflict and diplomatic agreements regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the immediate threat to global energy supplies has significantly reduced. Moreover, softening of the US dollar and a decline in US treasury yields also supported the USD/INR pair, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.69 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 94.48-94.71. Eventually, it settled at 94.53 (provisional), up 5 paise from its previous close. "We expect the rupee to trade with a positive bias as global markets cheer the US-Iran deal, which has boosted global risk sentiments. Declining US dollar and falling crude oil prices may further support the rupee. "Easing inflation concerns and ..
Sebi proposes changes to ETF trading norms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed significant changes to the trading framework for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These reforms aim to enhance price discovery by introducing dynamic price bands and a new base price determination methodology. A pre-open call auction mechanism for commodity ETFs is also planned to better align trading limits with underlying asset movements.
SEBI revises ETF framework to improve price discovery — key details here
SEBI has introduced a revised framework for exchange-traded funds, bringing in dynamic price bands, new base price calculations and a pre-open auction mechanism aimed at improving price discovery and investor protection.
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.
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.