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India’s GIFT City finance hub grants first family office permit
The step underscores GIFT City’s aim to build a globally...
Women financially active but lack tailored advice, reveals HSBC report
The report explains that financial fluency goes beyond basic...
Investors’ wealth slumps Rs 8.86 lakh cr amid geopolitical chaos, surging oil prices
"Investor sentiment remained fragile due to a lack of clarity surrounding geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, which once again pushed crude oil prices above the USD 100 mark. In addition, persistent FII (Foreign Institutional Investors) outflows and sharp...
Financial literacy a “core life skill” to secure savings, says Shamika Ravi
Shamika Ravi, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, explained that while increased digitalization has simplified access through phones, it has not necessarily improved understanding of sophisticated products. She questioned why traditional...
SEBI Chairman launches Verified App Label initiative to protect investors from digital fraud
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey noted that the regulator is prioritizing the safety of a rapidly expanding investor base that now exceeds 140 million unique participants. He explained that with more than 140 million unique investorsIndia's securities market currently...
Stock markets’ two-day rally adds Rs 15.80 lakh cr to investors’ wealth
Indian equities extended their recovery for the second consecutive session, supported by improving global cues and emerging hopes of a potential de-escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict," Siddhartha Khemka - Head of Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal...
FPIs pull out Rs 35,475 cr this week from Indian markets, March outflows hit Rs 88,180 cr
Overall, the continued selling pressure reflects cautious sentiment among foreign investors amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising global risks.Market experts said that persistent global concerns, particularly due to tensions in West Asia and elevated crude oil...
FPIs sell-off continues; pull out Rs 52,704 cr last fortnight amid West Asia conflict
The latest sell-off comes after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities in February, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months. New Delhi:Foreign investors withdrew Rs 52,704 crore (approximately USD 5.73 billion) from domestic...
FinMin amends public float rules for IPO-bound cos
The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, notified on March 13, states that companies with post-issue capital of more than Rs 1,600 crore and below Rs 5,000 crore will have to increase their public shareholding to at least 25 per cent within three...
Young Indians: From aspirational spending to aspirational planning
The shift is evident on social media, where conversations increasingly centre on insurance coverage, SIPs, credit scores, and early retirement, rather than unchecked consumption. In this environment, sharply focused financial products such as term insurance are being...
D-Street investors poorer by Rs 33.68 lakh cr since West Asia conflict began
Since 27 February, the benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex has fallen 6,723.27 points, or 8.27 per cent. During the same period, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies has declined by Rs 33,68,419 crore, slipping to Rs 4,29,82,252.27 crore (about USD 4.65...
Investors’ wealth tumbles by Rs 5.14 lakh cr as markets plunge nearly 2 pc
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 4,672.64 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, bought stocks worth Rs 6,333.26 crore. Mumbai:Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty...