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Capital markets emerging as key avenue for household savings: Sebi chief
Capital markets are increasingly emerging as a core avenue for household savings and wealth creation in India, reflecting a structural shift in how Indians are investing and participating in the country's growth story, SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday. "Capital markets are increasingly becoming a core avenue for household savings and wealth creation," Pandey said at the ICICI Securities India Investor Conference 2026. On the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) regulations, the SEBI chief indicated that extensive deliberations are underway and a consultation paper will be released soon. However, he declined to specify a timeline. Pandey said India's economic rise is not only about higher growth numbers but also about the formalisation of the economy, financialisation of savings and growing trust in institutions. Highlighting the growing depth of Indian markets, Pandey said the country now has around 145 million investors in the securities market, with the investor

Tax reforms strengthen India's bond market appeal, say financial market veterans
Ananth Narayan, Former Whole-Time Member of SEBI and S Naren, ED & CIO of ICICI Prudential MF believe the reforms remove key barriers for overseas investors, strengthen confidence in the rupee, and could attract billions of dollars into India's debt markets over time, while paving the way for deeper global financial integration.
ICICI Prudential AMC caps gold ETF subscriptions amid demand surge
The company said it will not accept direct subscriptions of more than 250 million rupees ($2.63 million) in the ETF until further notice

ICICI Prudential MF Limits Big-Ticket Gold ETF Investments After HDFC MF
ICICI Prudential MF has restricted Gold ETF investments of Rs 25 crore and above from June 5.
Govt considers selling 2% stake in Hindustan Zinc to raise ₹5,000 crore
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, which is under the Finance Ministry, aims to launch the process this month or in July

ACME Solar Shares Jump After Raising Rs 2800 crore through QIP; Seen 65% Surge In Six Months
Key investors who have participated in the QIP included Nippon India Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund, and SBI Life Insurance, among others.
ICICI Bank shares fall 10% in 6 months. Here’s why Motilal Oswal sees 41% upside potential
Motilal Oswal Financial Services maintains a 'Buy' rating on ICICI Bank, projecting a 16% loan CAGR and sustained profitability despite recent stock underperformance. The brokerage highlights the bank's robust asset quality, strong liability franchise, and cost leadership, anticipating a significant upside potential of 41% with a target price of Rs 1,750.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: S Naren shares blueprint for investing in a boring market
ICICI Prudential AMC CIO S. Naren described the current market as a “boring phase,” marked by a tug-of-war between FIIs and domestic mutual funds. At the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he outlined five market-cycle phases, warning that parabolic asset rallies and leveraged investing are classic signs of bubbles.
Wipro among 6 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest
Six NSE F&O stocks, led by Nippon Life India Asset Management and GE Vernova T&D India, witnessed sharp increases in futures open interest, signaling heightened trader participation and fresh positioning.

ICICI Bank Remains Motilal Oswal's Top 'Buy' In Banking Space, Sees Upto 41% Upside — Check Target Price
Given its strong fundamentals, market share gains, and resilient asset quality, Motilal Oswal continues to view ICICI Bank as a preferred top pick in the sector

Wall Street Giants Lose Out to Taiwan Rivals in New Wealth Race
Global asset management giants are being squeezed out in the race for a piece a $300 billion retail investment boom in Taiwan, surpassed by nimbler domestic competitors with massive brokerage networks.
ICICI Prudential AMC receives Sebi warning over investor complaint
The market regulator flagged a procedural delay in verifying an investor's eligibility for an alternative investment fund scheme following a complaint