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BSE wants more participation and products, not just a bigger market share, says CEO
Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes India’s mutual fund penetration remains low relative to the country’s population, leaving significant room for growth as financial awareness and retail participation continue to rise.
Taiwan’s $286 billion pension fund trims its US dollar exposure as volatility rises
Taiwan Bureau of Labour Funds trims US dollar asset exposure amid global de-dollarization concerns, while still seeing dollar strength, and pushes managers to deepen presence in Taiwan
Individual investors sold Rs 13,000 crore worth stocks, but Zerodha clients kept buying: Nithin Kamath
Retail investors sold equities, but Zerodha clients bought heavily, highlighting divergence. Overall, direct retail ownership declined while mutual fund holdings hit record highs, reflecting a structural shift toward professionally managed investments and rising domestic institutional dominance in Indian equity markets
INR recovers under Rs 95/$ mark as oil plunges; Nifty, Sensex stage a sharp recovery
The Indian rupee appreciated 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as Brent crude prices retreated from elevated levels under USD 100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran. Market sentiment was boosted after Trump paused "Project Freedom," a US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Indias BSE Sensex rose 1.2% to close at 77,958.5 on Wednesday, an over two-week high as global market sentiment improved following a drop in crude oil prices after US President Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. Meanwhile, DXY slipped 97.53, the lowest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index lost 2.22%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 1.98%.
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.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Sensex soars 1,264 pts, Nifty above 24,200 on oil slide and US-Iran optimism
The headline equity benchmarks surged on Wednesday, tracking firm cues from other Asian markets amid renewed optimism over the resumption of US-Iran peace talks. Sentiment strengthened as crude oil prices slipped decisively below the $100 per barrel mark, while the rupee appreciated against the US dollar, supported by softer crude and a weaker greenback. The Nifty closed firmly above the 24,200 level, led by strong buying in consumer durables and IT stocks.
Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
INR settles lower amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties; RBI measures help retain support near 3-week high
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 24 paise lower at 92.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 92.76 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.41 during the session. Indian shares rallied on Friday in a broad market rally even as fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt over the durability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 ended at 24,050.60.
CreditAccess Grameen shares rocket 10% after strong Q4 business update, disbursements jump 28% YoY
CreditAccess Grameen shares surged after reporting strong FY26 disbursement growth and robust Q4 performance. The company posted steady portfolio expansion, improved asset quality, and sharp profit growth in Q3. Rising retail contribution and borrower additions signal sustained momentum, despite past stress in the microfinance sector.