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Source: Live Mint Top News 1/ SEBI mandates daily disclosure of the Information Ratio (IR) for equity-oriented mutual fund schemes on AMC and AMFI websites. IR measures risk-adjusted returns by comparing portfolio returns to benchmark returns, accounting for volatility. This aims to enhance transparency, aid investor decision-making, and improve scheme performance evaluation. AMFI must ensure…
Source: Live Mint Top NewsSEBI outlines process for waiver or reduction of interest in recovery proceedings The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued guidelines for seeking a waiver or reduction of interest levied during recovery proceedings for penalty defaults. The guidelines specify the eligibility criteria, application process, and exclusions for applicants. Entities…
Source: Live Mint Top News India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December 2024 reached an impressive ₹1.77 trillion, marking a 7.3% increase compared to December 2023. This steady rise highlights the resilience and growth of the Indian economy, as well as improved compliance and robust business activities. The uptick reflects the government’s ongoing…
Source: Live Mint Top News The mutual fund industry witnessed a remarkable surge in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions, reaching an all-time high of ₹25,320 crore in November. Despite market fluctuations, SIPs continue to attract investors due to their affordability, compounding benefits, and ability to mitigate risks through periodic investments. The milestone reflects a growing…
Source: Live Mint Top News The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a platform called MITRA (Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant) to help investors reconnect with their forgotten or unclaimed mutual fund investments. MITRA will assist individuals in tracing inactive or lost mutual fund folios, ensuring that no hard-earned money…
Source: Live Mint Top News Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), taking on one of the most significant roles in the country’s financial and economic ecosystem. With a wealth of experience in banking and governance, Malhotra is expected to steer the central bank through complex…
Source: Live Mint Top News The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced revised guidelines for stockbrokers regarding the use of shared contact information for multiple clients. SEBI has updated its guidelines on SMS and email alerts to investors, allowing stockbrokers to upload the same mobile number or email address for multiple clients…
Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI Announces Business Continuity Framework for Stock Exchanges The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new business continuity framework aimed at enhancing market resilience and ensuring uninterrupted trading during operational disruptions. According to a recent circular, this framework will allow for interoperability among stock exchange segments,…
Source: Live Mint Top News The Securities and Exchange Board of India, in its recent circular, has introduced an abridged Common Application Form (CAF) for certain Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). SEBI has simplified the registration process for certain FPIs by introducing an abridged CAF. This applies to FPIs linked to already registered investment managers, sub-funds,…
Source: Live Mint Top News SEBI Mandates Enhanced Transparency in Mutual Fund Disclosures Starting December 2024 In a recent regulatory update, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced new measures to enhance transparency in the mutual fund industry. Beginning December 5, 2024, fund houses are required to distinctly disclose expenses and returns for…
