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Amid sell-off, Mutual Funds AUM declined by about Rs 3 lakh crore in Feb 2025: AMFI Data
New Delhi, March 12: The mutual fund industry's net assets under management (AUM) dropped by 4 percent to Rs 64.5 lakh crore in February from Rs 67.3 lakh crore in January, according to data by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
SIP investments surge over 32 pc YoY, cross Rs 2.63 lakh crore mark in FY25 to date
Mumbai, March 12: Showcasing the resilience of the Indian investors, systematic investment plans (SIPs) saw a strong surge in the financial year 2024-25, with contributions reaching Rs 2,63,426 crore (April-February), according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Wednesday.
Private equity in 2025 to depend on macroeconomic stability, interest rates and tariffs: Bain & Company
New Delhi, March 9: The outlook for private equity in 2025 will depend on the macroeconomic stability, as global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity showed signs of slowing early in the year, and uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, and tariffs persists, according to a report by Bain & Company.
Banking Liquidity will come into a strong surplus by March end: UBI report
New Delhi, March 7: The liquidity situation in India's banking sector is expected to improve significantly by the end of March 2025, with a shift towards a strong surplus, according to a research report by Union Bank of India.
Indian stock market opens flat, Sensex above 73,600
Mumbai, March 6: The Indian benchmark indices opened almost flat on Thursday amid mixed global cues, as selling was seen in the IT and FMCG sectors in the early trade.
NSE moves F&O monthly expiry days of Bank Nifty, FinNifty and more to Monday
Mumbai, March 4: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced on Tuesday that it has shifted the expiry days for the futures and options (F&O) of Bank Nifty, Fin Nifty, Nifty Midcap Select, and Nifty Next50 to the last Monday of the expiry month.
RBI may have to infuse Rs 1 Lakh crore by March to maintain liquidity: SBI Report
New Delhi, March 4: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may have to inject additional Rs 1 lakh crore into the banking system by March to maintain liquidity at an equilibrium level, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI) research.
Sensex closes above 73,000 in volatile trade, metal and realty stocks shine
Mumbai, March 3: Benchmark Indian equity indices ended almost flat on Monday in a volatile trading session amid mixed global cues.
Indian stock markets end flat, Nifty extends losing streak to ninth day
Mumbai, March 3: Indian stock markets ended flat on Monday, with the Nifty extending its losing streak to the ninth day amid the uncertain global situation.
Domestic investors will shape India's future, not FIIs: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, March 1: Domestic investors will shape India's future, not foreign institutional investors (FIIs), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday, urging the industry to safeguard small investors and minimise market volatility.
Indian stock market opens flat, Nifty above 22,500
Mumbai, Feb 27: The Indian benchmark indices opened almost flat on Thursday amid mixed global cues, as buying was seen in the financial services and metal sectors in the early trade.
Nifty, Sensex drop over 0.7 pc at open, muted Q3 earnings and FIIs selling contributing in decline
Mumbai, February 24: Indian stock markets started the week on a weak note, continuing their downward trend on Monday as investors reacted to muted third-quarter (Q3) earnings. Both benchmark indices opened in the red, reflecting market caution and global pressures.
RBI Dy Governor red-flags excessive loans for risky capital market investments
Mumbai, Feb 21: Excessive borrowing in unsecured loans and the euphoria in derivative capital markets is a cause for concern, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rajeshwar Rao said on Friday.
Amid record gold prices, people selling old gold jewellery and booking profits: WGC
New Delhi, February 21: Retail buyers in India are opting to exchange old gold jewellery for new, rather than making fresh purchases, at a time when gold prices are skyrocketing, World Gold Council (WGC) said in its latest India gold market update.
IPOs in South Korea rise over 16 pc in 2024
Seoul, Feb 18: The initial public offerings (IPOs) in South Korea rose over 16 percent in 2024 from a year earlier despite uncertainties, data showed on Tuesday.
Indian stock market opens lower, Nifty below 22,850
Mumbai, Feb 17: The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Monday amid mixed global cues as selling was seen in auto, IT and PSU bank sectors in the early trade, as the upcoming reciprocal trade tariffs announced by the US government stayed on top of the investors’ mind.
Bank of India raises Rs 2,690 crore via infra bonds at 7.5 pc interest rate
Mumbai, Feb 15: Bank of India (BoI) on Saturday said that it has successfully raised Rs 2,690 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds at an interest rate of 7.50 per cent.
Sensex ends flat ahead of key PM Modi-Trump meet, Nifty holds 23,000 level
Mumbai, Feb 13: The Indian stock market on Thursday saw a choppy session as benchmark indices gave up early gains and ended flat, with investors awaiting the outcome of the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump that aims to boost the growing relations between the two largest democracies.
Mutual fund SIP inflows cross Rs 26,000 crore mark for 2nd month in a row
Mumbai, Feb 12: Monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions stayed above the Rs 26,000 crore mark for the second straight month, as the month of January clocked Rs 26,400 crore SIP investments, compared to Rs 26,459 crore in December, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) said on Wednesday.
India's forex reserves rise for 2nd consecutive week, gold reserves up
New Delhi, Feb 8: The forex reserves rose $1.05 billion to reach $630.607 billion for the week ended January 31, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.
RBI sets up Working Group to review trading, settlement timings of financial markets
New Delhi, Feb 7: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday set up a 9-member Working Group to undertake a comprehensive review of trading and settlement timing of financial markets.
RBI gives go-ahead for forward contracts in Govt securities
Mumbai, Feb 7: The Reserve Bank Governor announced on Friday that the RBI will be introducing forward contracts in Government securities for which the directions will be issued shortly.
Every 5th home in India linked with stock markets; household wealth in equities up by Rs 40 lakh cr over 5 yrs: NSE
Mumbai, February 4: A fifth of Indian households are now linked to the stock markets, as the total market capitalisation of Indian companies has grown six times over the last decade, says a report by National Stock Exchange.
BSE launches Sensex Derivatives at GIFT City, opens door for foreign traders
Mumbai, Feb 3: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Monday introduced Sensex derivative contracts at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City, Gujarat which offers foreign investors to trade India's benchmark equity index without currency conversion risks.
Gujarat CM launches Sensex Futures & Options contracts on India INX at GIFT City
Gandhinagar, February 3: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday launched the Sensex Futures & Options Contracts at the India International Exchange (India INX), located in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City in Gandhinagar.
Nifty, Sensex bleed amid Trump tariff on China, Canada, and Mexico
Mumbai, February 3: Indian stock markets bled in the opening session on Monday amid the imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump on China, Canada, and Mexico.
Modi government throttling MGNREGA, little in Economic Survey on little Ease of Living: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, February 1: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday that the Economic Survey contains much for the Modi government to ponder over and noted that it talks of Ease of Doing Business 2.0 but is "silent on a whole new GST 2.0"
India's mutual fund industry grows over 6 times in last 10 years
Mumbai, Jan 31: India's asset management industry has witnessed a remarkable growth of more than 6 times in the last 10 years, with its assets under management (AUM) growing to Rs 66.93 lakh crore in December 2024 compared to Rs 10.51 lakh crore in December 2014, according to a report on Friday.
MCX to hold special trading session on Union Budget day
Mumbai, Jan 29: The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) on Wednesday said it will remain open for trading on February 1 due to the Union Budget 2025-26 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Government invites applications for new SEBI Chairman, current chairperson Buch to retire on Feb 27
Mumbai, January 27: The Ministry of Finance, Government of India has invited applications for the position of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The appointment will be based in Mumbai, with a tenure of up to five years or until the appointee reaches the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
Market Outlook: Budget, Q3 results, global economic cues key factors for next week
Mumbai, Jan 26: The Indian stock market outlook for the next week will be guided by the Union Budget, q3 results and global economic cues such as crude oil price, dollar index and US GDP growth rate data.
Gold prices touch record high amid global uncertainties
Mumbai, Jan 25: Gold prices continued to rise for the eighth day this week, increasing by Rs 200 to cross the Rs 83,000 mark per 10 grams for the first time in the national capital, as market concerns about policy uncertainty under US President Donald Trump pushed demand for the yellow metal.
61 pc of equity MFs in India outperform respective benchmarks in Dec 2024
Mumbai, Jan 24: About 60.8 per cent of equity mutual funds (MFs) in India outperformed their respective benchmarks in December 2024, a report said on Friday.
Bloodbath in Indian stocks as Sensex sheds about 1,200 points, investors gauge US policy after Trump inauguration
Mumbai, January 21: Domestic stock markets on Tuesday witnessed a bloodbath, ending on a weak note due to the selling pressure in heavyweight stocks such as Kotak Bank, Zomato, RIL and US President Donald Trump's aggressive take on the trade tariffs on various countries.
Stock markets end higher, marking third consecutive day of consolidation
Mumbai, January 16: The domestic stock markets ended higher, marking the third consecutive day of consolidation.
Indian stock market ends higher, Adani Ports among top gainers
Mumbai, Jan 16: India's domestic benchmark indices ended higher on Thursday as Adani Ports was among the top gainers.
Private equity AIFs deliver 21.5% IRR between FY13-24: Crisil-Oister report
New Delhi, January 14: Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) focused on unlisted securities have delivered impressive returns, achieving a pooled internal rate of return (IRR) of 21.5 per cent between fiscal years 2013 and 2024, according to the Crisil-Oister report, 'No ifs about AIFs 2.0'.
Exchanges likely to see margin expansion due to new F&O measures: Jefferies Report
New Delhi, January 14: Stock exchanges in India are likely to experience margin expansion as a result of the new futures and options (F&O) measures implemented by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to an analysis by Jefferies.
Equity AUM of domestic MFs rise for 11th consecutive year in India, net inflows surge
Mumbai, Jan 14: Domestic mutual funds (MFs) saw their equity asset under management (AUM) rise for the 11th consecutive year to Rs 33.4 lakh crore (40 per cent year-on-year growth) in 2024, a report showed on Tuesday.
Indian stock market opens lower, Nifty below 23,300
Mumbai, Jan 13: The Indian stock market opened in red on Monday amid weak global cues as selling was seen in the realty, metal, FMCG, PSU bank and auto sectors.