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Sebi proposes 'GARUDA' mechanism to speed up AIF scheme launches
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday proposed a new green-channel mechanism -- GARUDA-- for alternative investment funds (AIFs) to launch schemes to 10 working days of filing their placement memorandums from the current 30 days, in a bid to speed up the deployment of capital by them. GARUDA, or Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement, aims to streamline the Processing of Placement Memorandums (PPMs) filed with Sebi and further ease fundraising by AIFs. Under the proposal, regular AIF schemes would be allowed to launch within 10 working days of filing the PPM with Sebi through a merchant banker, unless the regulator raises objections. At present, AIFs can launch schemes only after 30 days from filing, Sebi said in its consultation paper. For the first scheme of an AIF, launch would be permitted from the date of grant of registration or after 10 working days of filing the application, whichever is later. Sebi said the move would "further enable faster and efficient ...
Morgan Stanley warns oil market in ‘race against time’ as Strait of Hormuz remains shut amid Iran war
Morgan Stanley warned that global oil markets are in “a race against time” as prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could sharply tighten supplies and push crude prices higher. Analysts said current market buffers may weaken if the closure extends into late June or July, raising risks for global energy markets.
SBI shares down 10% in two sessions after downgrades on Q4 results miss but no 'sell' rating
SBI currently trades at 1.2 times its financial year 2028 estimated book-value-per-share and therefore, Nomura does not expect any material re-rating from current levels.
CMS Bags Rs 400-Crore Contract To Manage 6,000 HDFC Bank ATMs
The deal will help the company increase revenues from private sector banks to 30 per cent by the end of FY27 from the current 25 per cent, said its Chief Business Officer, Anush Raghavan.
SBI Q4 profit rises 6%, investors cautious over bond yield impact
State Bank of India achieved its second-highest annual corporate profit, reaching ₹83,299 crore. Despite robust loan growth, investor sentiment dipped due to margin pressures and treasury losses. The bank's net profit rose 6% in the fourth quarter. Chairman CS Setty expressed confidence in continued credit growth for the current fiscal year.
RBI eases rules for banks to include quarterly profits in regulatory capital
The Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026 said a bank may reckon the profits in the current financial year for capital to risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR) calculation on a quarterly basis subject to certain conditions, including a prescribed formula.
AI market crash coming soon? Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones says the bulls have another two years
Global markets, led by tech stocks, have reached record highs fueled by AI enthusiasm. Investor Paul Tudor Jones likens AI's current stage to Microsoft's early dominance and the internet's commercialization, predicting another year or two of growth. However, he warns of a significant market downturn akin to the dot-com bubble's aftermath.
Stocks to buy for short term: Bharat Forge, Fortis Health - Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking suggests 3 stock picks
Ajit Mishra from Religare Broking identifies three stocks, including Bharat Forge and Fortis Healthcare, that show promise for short-term investors. With strategic breakouts and bullish patterns, these stocks could offer lucrative opportunities despite current market pressures.
Railways plans AI cameras; new orders on hold
Research Designs and Standards Organisation first specified internet protocol-based video surveillance systems for rolling stock in March 2018. The norms have since been amended seven times, most recently in June 2025. The current specifications define parameters for closed-circuit television cameras that record activities inside and outside trains for post-event analysis.
Lenskart Block Deal | 7.2 crore shares worth ₹3,293 crore likely to change hands at ₹470
The block deal price is at a 3.6% discount to the current market price. Separately, it has been noted that the lock-in period for the IPO ends tomorrow, May 8. Shares of Lenskart Solutions Ltd ended at ₹488.00, down by ₹15.15, or 3.01%, on the BSE.
Coal India shares fall 3% after report says govt likely to sell Rs 10,000-crore stake via OFS
Coal India shares fell on Thursday following a report about a potential government stake sale. The government may sell 3-4% of the company for approximately Rs 10,000 crore. This move could offer shares at a discount to the current market price. The company's recent financial results showed a profit surge.
MRF Dividend: Board approves joint-highest payout ever for shareholders; Details here
The current dividend payout is subject to approval from shareholders at its ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM). Record date for the payment of dividend has not been disclosed yet.