On February 12, 2025, the capital market regulator launched an Industry Standards Recognition Manual to guide the formation and functioning of Industry Standards Fora, which helps in implementing regulatory instructions. Launch of Pilot Programme for Industry Standards Fora (ISF) In July 2023, SEBI launched a pilot programme for Industry Standards Fora (ISF) aimed at developing …
Banks in certain states will remain closed on February 12, 2025, for Guru Ravi Das Jayanti and local elections, as per news reports. However, digital banking services will continue to function as usual. Details on Bank Holiday in Select States Guru Ravi Das Jayanti is a significant observance in some regions of India, especially Himachal …
The Reserve Bank of India has mandated that all agency banks remain open on March 31, 2025, which is a public holiday, to process government receipts and payments. This will ensure that transactions are completed within the 2024-25 fiscal year. RBI Instructs Banks to Publicise Services on March 31, 2025 “Banks shall give due publicity …
Easebuzz has received the final Reserve Bank of India approval to operate as an online payment aggregator. The platform processes $30 billion in annual transactions and serves over 2 lakh businesses, including SMEs and startups. Easebuzz Joins Leading Payment Providers with RBI Nod Easebuzz has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) …
The Madhya Pradesh government has extended financial assistance to women under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana. On February 10, 2025, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that ₹1,553 crore had been transferred to the accounts of 1.27 crore women. This is the 21st installment of the scheme. What is the Ladli Behna Yojana? Launched on January …
The Adani Group, a prominent Indian multinational conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani in 1988, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The group operates across an expansive array of sectors, including energy, ports, logistics, mining, airports, renewable energy, and infrastructure. ₹6,000 crore Investment in Mumbai and Ahmedabad On February 10, 2025, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani announced a …
February 2025 saw several significant events influencing the Indian stock market. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors that shaped the market’s trajectory: Jan 2025 Auto Sales India’s automotive industry showed mixed results in January 2025. Passenger vehicle sales increased by 3%, while two-wheeler dispatches saw only a modest 1% year-over-year growth. This trend may …
India has been one of the worst-performing markets in 2025, according to valuations Guru Aswath Damodaran in his blog post. Despite being part of one of the fastest-growing economies, he believes Indian stocks remain the most expensive. Damodaran also noted that the Chinese Shanghai index has outperformed India’s benchmark index, the Sensex, so far this …
On February 10, 2025, Indian stock markets ended lower In a significant escalation of his trade policy, US President Donald Trump revealed, the United States would impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with additional metal duties expected to be announced later in the week. The BSE Sensex closed at 77,311.80, marking …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) represents the performance of India’s financial sector, encompassing banks, financial institutions, housing finance companies, insurance firms, and other financial services providers. It is composed of 20 stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and is computed using the free float market capitalisation method, ensuring a representation of market …
