In the first 2 months of 2025, India witnessed an impressive 40% year-on-year rise in venture capital (VC) funding, defying a sluggish global investment climate. While global VC funding grew by only 17%, India’s remarkable growth stands out as a testament to the strength and resilience of its startup ecosystem. This surge highlights not only …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Poonam Gupta as its new Deputy Governor, marking a significant leadership change within the central bank. Gupta, a former World Bank economist, will be stepping into the role previously held by Michael Patra. This appointment comes just days before the RBI’s bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, …
The Indian stock market ended in the green on Wednesday, with key indices gaining ahead of a crucial announcement from US President Donald Trump. The BSE Sensex rose 592.93 points (0.78%) to close at 76,617.44. It moved between a high of 76,680.35 and a low of 76,064.94 during the session. The NSE Nifty50 index also …
The Indian government has actively utilised Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) as a strategic financial tool. By the financial year 2024-25, a total of 67 tranches had been issued, amounting to a significant volume of gold. This blog explores various aspects of the SGB programme, including its issuance, valuation, redemption policy, and recent changes. Total Issuance …
According to a news report, April 2 has been coined as ‘Liberation Day’ by US President Donald Trump, marking a pivotal moment in his administration’s trade agenda. With a press conference scheduled for 4 pm Eastern Time (2000 GMT / 1.30 am IST on April 3) from the White House Rose Garden, the announcement is …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline for implementing its regulatory framework on algorithmic trading for retail investors. The original deadline of April 1, 2025, has now been shifted to August 1, 2025. Reason for Extension SEBI’s extension comes after stock exchanges submitted a request for additional time. Exchanges are …
On April 2, 2025, the BSE Sensex was at 76,408.72, up 384.21 points (+0.51%) at 12:05 PM, while the NIFTY 50 was at 23,262.60, up 96.90 points (+0.42%). The mid-day top gainers and losers for the day are: Mid-Day Top Gainers Company Name Open (₹) High (₹) Low (₹) LTP (₹) % Change TATACONSUM 1,018.00 …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has once again extended the deadline for registered entities (REs) to comply with the Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF), pushing the new deadline to June 30, 2025. The extension applies to most REs, excluding market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs), and Qualified Registrars to …
On April 1, 2025, the BSE Sensex was down 1.80% at 76,024.51, while the Nifty 50 was down 1.5% at 23,165.70. The top gainers and losers for the day are: Top Gainers of the Day Symbol Open High Low LTP %chng IDEA 7.48 8.56 7.48 8.17 20.15 KANANIIND 1.64 1.98 1.62 1.98 20 HESTERBIO 1,284.00 …
On April 1, 2025, the Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) was down ~2% to 24,616.75 at 11:20 AM. The Nifty Finance Index comprises 20 stocks that are listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The private sector banks constitute ~69.58% of the FINNIFTY, while 6.93% is comprised of the public sector banks The Nifty Financial Services Index …
