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Source: Live Mint Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have evolved from niche offerings to become a cornerstone of India’s financial ecosystem. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31% over the past five years and commitments reaching ₹12.4 trillion as of September 2024, AIFs are poised to play an increasingly critical role in reshaping…
Source: Live Mint The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a revised regulatory framework aimed at promoting safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading. The new guidelines, outlined in Sebi’s circular issued on Tuesday, will require stockbrokers, exchanges, and algorithmic trading providers to implement stricter risk management measures. Brokers will be…
Source: Live Mint Upcoming IPO: Indogulf Cropsciences Limited, headquartered in Delhi, has been issued final observation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), allowing them to raise up to ₹200 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The company submitted its IPO documents to SEBI on September 25, 2024. Indogulf Cropsciences commenced its…
Source: Live Mint How would you know whether a small cap mutual fund is safe to invest in terms of future volatility? Among several metrics, you may also consider the results of ‘stress test’ which each mutual fund is supposed to reveal every month. A small cap mutual fund invests a minimum of 65 percent…
Source: Live Mint Capital markets regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has alluded that the daily transaction limit for capital market transactions is set to be raised to ₹5 lakh. The daily transaction limit currently stands at ₹2 lakh. Notably, this is not a final announcement but a part of the Sebi’s consultation paper…
Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI Mandates Evaluations for Market Infrastructure Institutions to Ensure Transparency and Efficiency The Securities and Exchange Board of India has mandated external and internal evaluations for Market Infrastructure Institutions and their statutory committees. This move aims to enhance transparency, governance, and performance efficiency in financial markets. The evaluations will help…
Source: Live Mint Upcoming IPO: Bengaluru-based workspace operator WeWork India has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as it aims to raise funds from the Indian stock market. WeWork India is a flexible workspace operator in India that provides workspaces to our…
Source: Live Mint This means that AIF income, previously treated as business income, will now be considered capital gains. While capital gains are taxed at 12.5%, the highest business income tax slab is 30%. The amendment is significant given that, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), more than 1,400…
Source: Live Mint India’s capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Thursday, January 30, fined the brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) ₹7 lakh after conducting an investigation over an alleged violation of stock brokerage regulations, reported multiple media outlets. SEBI imposed the penalty on the stock broker after inspecting…
Source: Live Mint The Ministry of Finance’s Department of Economic Affairs has invited applications for the post of chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) as the term of the current chair Madhabi Puri Buch is set to end on 28 February. Appointed in March 2022, Buch is the first woman to…
