In a move aimed at bolstering cyber security across the insurance sector, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a directive requiring all insurers and intermediaries to report cyber incidents within 6 hours of detection. This significantly shortens the previous 24-hour reporting window and brings the insurance industry in line with …
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are investment vehicles that pool funds from investors to purchase, manage, and operate income-generating real estate assets. These trusts offer a way for individuals to invest in large-scale commercial properties without actually owning them directly. Sponsors of REITs play a foundational role by contributing initial assets and often holding a …
As of March 31, 2024, Indian Railways holds approximately 4.90 lakh hectares of land across the country. This extensive land bank supports the nation’s railway infrastructure, including tracks, stations, production units, workshops, and terminals. A portion of this land is also licensed or leased out for various non-core activities and development initiatives. Breakdown of Leased …
India’s defence sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation, recording ₹1.27 lakh crore in production during FY 2023–24. This surge has been powered by the Make in India initiative, which has prioritised domestic manufacturing, innovation, and self-reliance. Once heavily dependent on foreign imports, India is now increasingly turning to homegrown technologies and capabilities to meet its …
The System for Pension Administration (Raksha), popularly known as SPARSH, is a flagship initiative under Digital India, launched in October 2020. It was conceptualised to overhaul the cumbersome, multi-agency defence pension disbursement system and replace it with a centralised, transparent, and efficient platform. As of now, approximately 31 lakh of the total 32 lakh defence …
The index options premium on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has witnessed a substantial dip, falling by 29% over the last 5months to ₹44,427 crore as of March. This marks a 43% decline from the peak of ₹78,227 crore recorded in June 2023. The overall equity options premium also showed a downward trend, registering a …
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced adjustments to the lot sizes of derivative contracts for key indices, which will take effect from 25 April 2025. This revision is in line with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) guidelines for periodic modifications in derivatives trading. Changes in Market Lot Sizes The …
The Nifty Bank Index, which represents the most liquid and large-capitalised banking stocks in India, is an essential benchmark for investors to gauge the performance of the Indian banking sector. As of April 1, 2025, the Nifty Bank Index stands at 50,922.35, marking a decline of 642.50 points or -1.25% from the previous session. Market …
Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday, weighed down by a few banking and IT stocks amid concerns over Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. At 10:38 AM, BSE Sensex dropped over 900 points after the market opened and was trading down the 77,000 level. Sensex opened at 76,882.58 and was trading at 76,499.55, down by 1.18%. …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday, March 28, 2025, announced a relaxation in the regulations concerning the breach of intraday position limits for index derivative contracts. This move aims to ease compliance burdens for market participants. Intraday Monitoring to Begin from April 1, 2025 Effective from April 1, 2025, stock exchanges …
