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Edelweiss AMC crosses ₹1 trn milestone in equity assets under management
The asset manager attributed the milestone to consistent fund performance, wider distribution and sustained retail participation through systematic investment plans across market cycles
INR slumps back beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark as dollar stays firm; positive local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. The USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian currency weakness. Moreover, market sentiment turned highly cautious, following the breach of the psychological level of 95.00. Local equities also rebounded driven by positive global cues, a drop in crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 140.10 points (0.59%) to close at 24,005.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to settle at 76,922.64.
Indian markets are not fragile; tepid Q1 earnings priced in: Radhika Gupta
Markets are either portrayed as unstoppable or extremely fragile, whereas the truth generally lies somewhere in between, says Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
BSE 500 stocks: Adani Ports, Marico, Ather, Piramal Finance hit new highs
Adani Enterprises, Aurobindo Pharma, GMR Airports, Gujarat Flurochemicals, Oracle Financial Services and Star Health Insurance from BSE 500 stocks registered 52-week highs on Wednesday.
HDFC Securities sees limited impact from RBI's new prop trading rules, expects firms to adapt
Abizer Diwanji, founder of NeoStrat Advisors LLP, pushed back on the idea that the RBI is targeting capital markets directly, noting that market regulation is SEBI's — the Securities and Exchange Board of India's — job, not the RBI's. Instead, he said, the central bank's goal is to prevent bank funding from inflating asset prices in ways that create systemic risk.
Indian financial system remains resilient as Bank NPA's at multi-decadal low of 1.8%: RBI FSR report
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said Indian financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong bank and non-bank balance sheets, as gross non-performing assets of banks have touched a multi-decadal low of 1.8 per cent at end-March 2026. The Indian banking sector continued to remain robust with adequate capital and liquidity buffers, and steady improvement in asset quality, the financial stability report stated. Macro stress test results showed that SCBs aggregate capital levels will continue to remain above the regulatory minimum, even under adverse stress scenarios. The NBFC sector remained robust with an improvement in asset quality alongside healthy capital and profitability ratios. Interconnectedness among different categories of financial entities, in terms of outstanding bilateral exposures, continued to grow. Despite repeated shocks, the global financial system has thus far demonstrated notable resilience, with markets remaining orderly after an initial bout of volatility ..
MFs wary of Sebi plan to allow celeb ads, cite mis-selling, edge for big entities
Sebi's proposal to let mutual fund houses use celebrity endorsements has sparked a debate over investor protection and competition. While supporters say it could bring in more first-time investors, critics fear higher mis-selling risks and a growing advantage for large fund houses.
Kotak reclaims India ECM lead with mega deals on horizon
Kotak has reclaimed the top position in India's equity capital markets league tables, driven by strong deal execution. With several large public offerings and fundraising transactions in the pipeline, the investment bank is well positioned to strengthen its leadership in the country's booming capital markets.
Solvency buffers at insurers thinning; general insurance sector more of a concern
The Reserve Bank of India's latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain compliant, their buffers are shrinking. The general insurance segment faces a more serious challenge, with three public sector firms persistently falling below the minimum solvency requirement for over a year, posing a direct financial stability risk.
Solvency buffers at insurers thinning; general insurance sector more of a concern
The Reserve Bank of India's latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain compliant, their buffers are shrinking. The general insurance segment faces a more serious challenge, with three public sector firms persistently falling below the minimum solvency requirement for over a year, posing a direct financial stability risk.
Axis MF unveils digital solution to unlock ₹25 trillion MSME opportunity
Asset manager launches Axis Account Plus, a digital treasury management solution that enables MSMEs to invest surplus working capital seamlessly in liquid and mutual fund schemes
European Securities authority approves recognition for India clearing corporation
The European Securities and Markets Authority has granted essential recognition to India's Clearing Corporation, putting an end to a prolonged dispute. This groundbreaking approval allows the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) to operate under the Reserve Bank of India's regulations, an important advancement for European banks. By signing a memorandum of understanding, this resolution avoids possible capital adequacy complications for those financial institutions.