The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is stepping up to address the new risks brought about by the rise of digital banking. With more people using online and mobile banking, the RBI wants to ensure banks are prepared to handle sudden withdrawal demands. Here’s a closer look at what’s going on and why it matters …
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced proposed changes to the definition of “connected person” and “relative” under the scope of insider trading regulations. This move is aimed at tightening the regulations to prevent insider trading and misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI). SEBI’s consultation paper reveals a detailed plan to update …
Introduction In a significant regulatory action, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Vijay Mallya, the embattled business tycoon, from participating in the securities market. This decision stems from allegations of fraudulent activities and market manipulation. This blog provides a comprehensive look into the case, the findings, and the implications of SEBI’s …
Foxconn was established in Taiwan in 1974. Hon Hai Technology Group is the world’s biggest electronics manufacturer. Foxconn is also providing a leading technological solution, continuously leveraging its expertise in software and hardware to integrate unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies. Foxconn has expanded its capabilities into developing electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics, as …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a set of guidelines aimed at enhancing the transparency and accountability of credit rating agencies. These proposed changes, detailed in a consultation paper released on Thursday, focus on providing clear reasons for rating actions, particularly in cases of defaults and upgrades. SEBI also suggests removing …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft circular outlining new norms under the Basel III framework, aimed at boosting the liquidity resilience of banks in India. These changes will require banks to maintain a higher amount of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) as part of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) which will help …
A recent study conducted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has painted a stark picture of the challenges faced by individual investors engaging in intraday trading. The data reveals that a significant proportion of these traders, particularly younger demographics and those with higher trading frequency, are incurring substantial losses. The study, covering …
On Monday, Indian markets opened lower, dragged down by significant declines in Reliance Industries and Wipro stocks following the announcement of their quarterly results. The drop was particularly severe for Wipro, which logged its sharpest single-day fall in over two years. Despite this, the markets managed to recover from their lows, supported by gains in …
On July 23, 2024, after the BJP formed the new government, the complete budget was declared, and due to that, we have seen a selling rally in the Indian stock market. Highlights of Budget 2024 were the hike in long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) to 12.5%, which was previously 10%, and the short-term capital gains …
An Overview The assertions that mutual fund investors can be equated with debtors or house buyers under the relevant statutes were deemed “unsound and discordant” by the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The observations were made by the Supreme Court in a case that found that trustees must obtain majority unitholder permission before terminating mutual fund …
