Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been aggressively offloading Indian equities in 2025, with total outflows reaching $15.46 billion so far. This marks one of the most significant sell-offs in recent history, trailing only the $17.02 billion exodus in 2022. The sharp decline in FII participation has already wiped out $1.3 trillion in market value, raising …
India lost ₹107.21 crore to cyber fraud in the first three quarters of the financial year 2024-25, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. A total of 13,384 cases involving fraud amounts of ₹1 lakh and above were reported by commercial banks and financial institutions between April and December 2024. Increase in Cyber Fraud …
Cat: Market Updates The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a series of reforms to strengthen the regulatory framework for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) IPOs. The new regulations come in response to a growing number of SME IPOs and the significant rise in investor participation in this …
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of “EPFO 3.0,” as announced by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. This initiative aims to provide subscribers with greater ease of access to their funds, making withdrawals as simple as withdrawing cash from a bank ATM. What is EPFO 3.0? EPFO …
The BSE Sensex closed at 74,115.17, down 217.41 points (-0.29%), while the Nifty 50 ended at 22,460.30, declining 92.20 points (-0.41%) Sectoral Performance On Monday, the Nifty Smallcap 50 fell 2.01% to 7,329.95, signaling profit booking and cautious sentiment in the small-cap space. The Nifty Auto index also lost 1.22%, closing at 20,752.80, as concerns over demand and sectoral …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) is designed to represent the behaviour and performance of India’s financial sector. It includes companies from banking, housing finance, insurance, and other financial services, making it a key benchmark for tracking the financial market’s movement. The index is computed using the free-float market capitalisation method, meaning its value reflects …
The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index is a benchmark that tracks the performance of 100 small-cap stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It reflects the behaviour of the small-cap segment, making it an important reference for investors evaluating smaller companies in the financial market. The index is computed using the free-float market capitalisation method, …
India’s housing finance sector is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating a doubling of its market size from ₹33 lakh crore (US$ 378 billion) to ₹81 lakh crore (US$ 928 billion) over the next 5 years. This growth is underpinned by structural demand, favourable policy incentives, and a shift towards higher-value housing loans. Banks …
India’s semiconductor industry is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating a market size of ₹3,47,800 crore (US$ 40 billion) by 2030. This expansion is primarily driven by developments in the supply chain ecosystem, particularly the availability of chemicals and gases essential for chip manufacturing. According to the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the …
With the formal setup of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on the horizon, central government employees are eagerly awaiting an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA), as per news report. The hike, which is typically announced in March and implemented from January, is determined by the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers …
