Government bonds are crucial for evaluating the stability and health of a nations’s economy. We are talking about the 10-year government bond that is widely used as a benchmark. It represents both the state of the economy and long-term interest rate expectations. The yield on the Indian 10-Year G-Sec dropped to 6.85% in September 2024, …
Introduction: A New Thematic Index on the Block The NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has recently launched the Nifty Capital Markets Index, a thematic index aimed at capturing the performance of stocks within the capital markets ecosystem. This index, launched on September 9, 2024, is set to revolutionize the …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), yesterday, introduced new regulations to make margin trading more accessible. The key change permits securities funded through cash collateral to be considered as part of the maintenance margin for margin trading facilities (MTF). This decision comes as a response to requests from market participants, particularly through the …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its nod to a significant amendment in the National Stock Exchange (NSE)’s memorandum of association. The move, which allows a 10-fold increase in the bourse’s authorised share capital to ₹500 crore, paves the way for its long-awaited bonus issue and potential public offering. NSE’s proposed …
SEBI has recently implemented several key regulations to enhance investor protection and market integrity in India. These measures address various aspects of the financial markets, including charge structures, denomination requirements, broker mechanisms, and oversight of rating agencies. Uniform Charge Structures for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs): SEBI has mandated that MIIs, such as stock exchanges, clearing …
The Nifty 50 index has delivered a total return of over 32% in one year and 18.9% over five years. The Nifty Midcap 150 Index has gained over 50% in the past year (5-year CAGR – 37%), while the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index has provided nearly 59% returns in the last year. Valuations of many …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new framework to expedite the trading of bonus shares. Effective October 1, 2024, bonus shares will be available for trading within two days of the record date (T+2), significantly reducing the previous waiting period. Previously, the lag between the record date and the crediting …
The Nifty Financial Services Index reached a fresh record high on Wednesday, moving in tandem with the Nifty50 index. This index is designed to reflect the performance of the Indian financial market, comprising sectors like banks, financial institutions, housing finance companies, insurance firms, and other financial services providers. With 20 stocks listed on the National …
Ensuring the equitable and transparent operation of the Indian securities market is a major responsibility of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). To safeguard investor interests and preserve market integrity, it is in charge of regulating and overseeing many organizations, including stock exchanges, brokers, merchant bankers, and other intermediaries. In addition, SEBI creates …
GIFT Nifty Breaks Records with Unprecedented Open Interest and Turnover The Indian equity market, with its ever-evolving dynamics, witnessed a monumental milestone on September 24, 2024. GIFT Nifty, the benchmark index of India’s equity market, reached an all-time high Open Interest of $20.84 billion (equivalent to Rs 174,275 crore). This achievement underscores the market’s growing …
