On 28 February, NSE Indices, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), introduced the Nifty India Internet & E-Commerce Index. This thematic benchmark tracks companies that primarily operate through online platforms. The index comprises 21 constituents from the Nifty Total Market and follows a free-float market capitalisation-based weighting method, with individual stocks capped at …
A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Mumbai has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against senior officials of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), including former Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, as well as the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The order follows a petition filed by journalist Sapan Shrivastava, alleging large-scale stock …
The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper suggesting that Accredited Investors (AIs) be included in the definition of Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). This proposal refines the the regulatory framework for Angel Funds and aims to broaden investment opportunities for start-ups by allowing Angel Funds to …
On February 27, 2025, the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revealed a new regulatory framework for Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs), effective from April 1, 2025. The objective behind rolling out SIFs is to fill the gap between mutual funds and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) by offering enhanced portfolio flexibility. …
Foreign investors continued their heavy selling spree in the Indian equity markets, pulling out ₹34,574 crore in February 2025. This pushed the total outflows for the first two months of the year to ₹1.12 lakh crore, amid rising global trade tensions and concerns over corporate earnings growth. Massive Outflows from Indian Equities According to data …
Madhabi Puri Buch’s three-year tenure as Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to conclude on March 1, 2025. Madhabi Puri Buch, the first woman to lead the market regulator, implemented several structural changes aimed at enhancing market transparency, investor protection, and regulatory oversight. Following the approval of the Appointments …
The Indian stock market faced heavy selling pressure on Friday, with both Sensex and Nifty falling sharply due to weak global trends. Concerns over new tariff threats from the US President led to a broad-based sell-off across sectors. The BSE Sensex opened with a 400-point gap down and continued to fall throughout the day. It …
The Indian stock market, once soaring to new heights, is now experiencing a severe downturn in 2025. Selling pressure has intensified, pushing indices to multi-month lows and shaking investor confidence. The world’s 5th-largest market, which once seemed unstoppable, is now struggling to find a floor to arrest the sell-off. Volatility Grips Dalal Street Market sentiment …
On February 28, 2025, the NSE benchmark Nifty50 index suffered its steepest single-day decline in over 5 months, closing 1.86% lower. The Sensex also witnessed a sharp fall of 1.90%, slipping below the 73,200 level. Meanwhile, India VIX, a measure of market volatility, surged by nearly 4.5%, touching the 13.9-mark. How the Market Performed in …
A viral WhatsApp message has been making rounds, claiming that the Narendra Modi-led central government is offering financial assistance of ₹46,715 to every citizen, particularly targeting lower-income groups. The message further urges recipients to share their personal details to avail of the alleged benefit. However, a fact check conducted by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) …
