The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed penalties totalling ₹50 lakhs on 3 foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) for exceeding the prescribed limits on short-term investments in debt securities. In 3 separate orders issued on Monday, SEBI levied a fine of ₹20 lakh each on Nexpact Ltd and AIRD Investment Commercial LLC, while …
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a new framework for InvITs. The proposed framework streamlines the process of fast-track follow-on offerings by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) in order to make fundraising more efficient. Proposal by SEBI The …
With global electric vehicle (EV) markets like China and Europe nearing saturation, major players such as Tesla, BYD, and Vinfast are turning to India, where EV adoption remains in its early stages. India’s low penetration of electric passenger vehicles and improving infrastructure present a significant growth opportunity. While domestic brands focus on mass-market EVs, global …
The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index, designed to track the performance of the small-cap segment, is witnessing a challenging month. As of 2:39 PM on February 24, 2025, the index is down nearly 1%, with 78 out of 100 stocks in the red. Notably, 65 stocks are trading with losses ranging from -3% to 0%, reflecting …
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced changes to its benchmark Nifty 50 index, with Jio Financial Services Ltd. (JFS) and Zomato Ltd. set to be added, while Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Britannia Industries Ltd. will be removed. These changes will take effect from March 28, 2025, as part of the semi-annual index …
The Indian stock market ended lower on Monday, with both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 dropping over 1%. The Sensex fell by 856.65 points (1.14%), closing at 74,454.41 after trading between 74,907.04 and 74,387.44. Similarly, the Nifty50 declined by 242.55 points (1.06%), finishing at 22,553.35. It reached a high of 22,668.05 and a low …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) is designed to reflect the performance of India’s financial sector. It comprises 20 stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), including banks, financial institutions, housing finance, insurance, and other financial services companies. The index is computed using the free float market capitalisation method, meaning its value is derived …
The Nifty Bank Index consists of the most liquid and large Indian banking stocks. It serves as a key benchmark for tracking the capital market performance of Indian banks and is widely used by investors and market participants. The index follows the free float market capitalisation method and comprises a maximum of 12 companies listed …
On Monday, February 24, 2025, the BSE Sensex registered a significant fall in early deals. Trading at 74,525 points as of 10:58 AM, the index slipped below the 75,000 mark with a decline of 1.05%. This downturn is set against a backdrop of fragile global cues that have unsettled investor sentiment. Global Influences and FII …
Recent developments in the US markets have reverberated across global indices. Concerns over softening consumer demand and uncertainty related to tariffs contributed to a sharp sell-off. Notably, US consumer sentiment reached a 15‑month low in February, thereby adding pressure on international investors and influencing market moods worldwide. NSE Performance on Monday, February 24, 2025 The …
