The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the green light to a new investment structure Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) and the move may well redefine how Indian investors interact with the mutual fund space. With flexibility that traditional mutual funds lack, SIFs are being seen by some as the “UPI moment” for …
According to a news report, Authorities in Maharashtra’s Thane district have uncovered a large-scale car rental investment scam in which at least 1,375 investors were allegedly defrauded of nearly ₹20 crore. The Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police arrested 2 individuals in connection with the scheme and have recovered 246 vehicles that were purchased by the victims. …
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has joined hands with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to intensify efforts in detecting corporate fraud. This strategic move follows the surfacing of major financial irregularities involving IndusInd Bank and Gensol Engineering, prompting both regulatory bodies to enhance oversight mechanisms and investor protection. Research …
The American film industry found itself in a state of apprehension on Sunday evening following a dramatic declaration by US President Donald Trump. In a post on Truth Social, the president announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced “in foreign lands” and brought into the United States. Framing the situation as …
The Nifty Bank Index is a crucial market benchmark that represents the performance of the most liquid and large-cap banking stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. Designed to reflect the capital market performance of Indian banks, this index is widely used by investors, fund managers, and market intermediaries for benchmarking, investment …
On May 5, 2025, the Indian equity markets saw a wave of positive momentum, with all major sectors trading in the green, except for the banking sector. The rally was primarily driven by strong performance in Oil & Gas stocks. The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index gained 0.57%, closing at 16,535.70 as of 1:50 PM. The …
The BSE Sensex opened the week on a strong note, climbing 266.74 points or 0.33% to reach 80,768.73 in early Monday trade. A confluence of global and domestic factors including sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) interest, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, and supportive trends from the US markets powered the benchmark index upward. Key …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (Finnifty) started May 2025 with a slight uptick. As of May 5, the index showed a month-to-date gain of 0.20%, indicating stable investor sentiment following strong rallies in March and April. Current Levels and Movements in Finnifty On May 5, Finnifty opened at 26,172.70 and reached a high of 26,287.30 …
On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Indian benchmark index Nifty 50 opened at 24,419.50 and was at 24,519.30, up by 0.71%, as of 10:50 AM. As of the same time, it touched the day’s high so far at 24,526.40. Even Nifty Next 50, Nifty Midcap Select, Nifty Financial Services were in the green. 5 Nifty …
India’s capital market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has imposed a total penalty of ₹58.5 crore on four senior officials of Seya Industries Ltd for serious financial misconduct, including the misappropriation of funds and manipulation of financial records. The individuals penalised include the company’s promoter and Chairperson Ashok Rajani, his son …
