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SEBI Proposes Mutual Fund-Only PMS for Wider Investment Access
SEBI introduces a new Mutual Fund-only PMS category to standardize regulations and broaden investor access to professional fund management in India.
Festival Season Price Hikes: Your Favorite Brands Get Pricier
Major Indian companies like HUL & Asian Paints are raising prices again due to rising commodity costs, impacting essentials just before the festival season.
Optimystix Entertainment IPO: ₹107.88 Cr Issue Opens Aug 7
Optimystix Entertainment India’s IPO launches Aug 7 on NSE Emerge, aiming to raise ₹107.88 Cr at ₹165-174 per share. Company valued at ₹405 Cr.
Indian Savings Shift to Equities: Rising Credit Risks
Indian households are moving savings from bank deposits to equities, impacting credit availability and increasing banking sector risks. Explore the implications.
Microcap Stocks Soar 170% While Nifty 50 Dips
Discover how India’s microcap stocks surged up to 170% in six months, outperforming the Nifty 50’s 4% decline. Explore this market anomaly.
Compare Investment Portfolios: freefincal’s New Tool
freefincal updates its portfolio back-testing tool for easy side-by-side comparison of two hypothetical investment portfolios. Analyze SIP, lump sum XIRRs, and rolling returns.
India Secures LNG Supply, Navigates Higher Spot Market Costs
India diversifies LNG sources through September, ensuring supply amid conflict but facing increased costs on the spot market.
India FPI Inflows Expected by FY27 Amid AI Market Shift
Bay Capital forecasts FPI return to India by FY27 as global investors shift focus from AI hype to sustainable economic growth, despite past outflows.
Indian Rupee’s 4-Decade Slide: Inflation & Trade Deficit Impact
Explore the Indian Rupee’s 90%+ depreciation against the USD in 4 decades, driven by inflation and trade deficits. Understand the economic impact.
SEBI’s Limits Shield Corporate Bonds from Downgrade NAV Impact
Discover how SEBI’s concentration limits minimize the NAV impact of credit rating downgrades in corporate bond funds to just 0.12%.
India’s Retail Investing Boom: Warning of ‘Leverage Trap’
India’s booming retail stock market participation faces a ‘leverage trap’ risk. Investors using borrowed funds risk amplified losses, despite SEBI regulations. Learn more.
Vikas Goel Appointed NCDEX CEO, Eyes Equity Market Growth
Vikas Goel named NCDEX MD & CEO from Aug 1, 2026. Strategic move to expand into equity and derivatives markets.
ADNOC Adopts Prompt-Month Platts Dubai Crude Pricing from Nov 2026
ADNOC transitions Abu Dhabi crude grades to prompt-month Platts Dubai pricing from Nov 1, 2026, improving price discovery and refinery hedging.
Tata Steel Invests ₹33,873 Cr for NINL Expansion to 6.2 MTPA
Tata Steel approves a massive ₹33,873 crore investment to expand Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited’s steelmaking capacity to 6.2 MTPA, boosting its long products segment.
Market Corrections: ICICI Prudential AMC Sees Investment Opportunities
ICICI Prudential AMC’s Chintan Haria highlights market corrections as prime opportunities for long-term investors to strategically accumulate wealth through SIPs and diversification.
IOC Q1 FY27 Loss: West Asia Conflict Hits Profits
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) reports a Rs 2,661 crore loss in Q1 FY27, driven by soaring crude oil costs due to the West Asia conflict. Explore the financial impact.
SEBI GARUDA: Faster AIF Launches for Indian Markets
SEBI’s new GARUDA mechanism streamlines Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) launches, enabling quicker market access for specialized financial products in India.
Rs 1000 SIP to Rs 1 Crore: Top Indian Equity Funds
See how 12 Indian equity funds turned a Rs 1,000 monthly SIP into over Rs 1 crore. Discover top performers like Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund.
India’s AI Boom: Data Center Infrastructure Suppliers Surge
Indian manufacturers are capitalizing on the AI boom, supplying critical data center infrastructure like fiber optics, power, and cooling. Sterlite Technologies sees massive growth.
NJ Mutual Fund Launches New Value Equity Scheme for Growth
NJ Mutual Fund introduces the NJ Value Fund Direct-IDCW, an open-ended equity scheme focused on long-term capital appreciation and value investing. Learn more about this new investment opportunity.
Nithin Kamath & Zerodha: Revolutionizing Indian Investments
Discover how Nithin Kamath and Zerodha transformed India’s investment sector with a discount brokerage model, making trading accessible and affordable since 2010.
ITI Multi Asset Fund Data Missing Amidst Peer Analysis
ITI Multi Asset Allocation Fund lacks scheme data, but peer fund comparisons offer insights into the multi-asset segment. Explore available metrics.
NSE Settles SEBI Co-Location Case for ₹1,491 Cr Ahead of IPO
NSE pays final ₹714.74 Cr to SEBI, settling the co-location case for ₹1,491.21 Cr. Crucial step ahead of its IPO.
IOCL Q1FY27 Loss: Marketing Margins Hit Profits
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) reports a Rs 1,141.09 crore net loss in Q1FY27, primarily due to suppressed marketing margins despite revenue growth.
Top 85 Banking & Financial Mutual Funds: July 2026 Update
Value Research lists 85 ‘Very High’ risk Banking & Financial Services Mutual Funds for July 2026. Explore top performers from leading AMCs.
NSE Settles Rs 1491 Cr Co-location Case, Paving Way for IPO
NSE resolves Rs 1491 Cr co-location & dark fibre cases with SEBI for Rs 714.74 Cr, removing a key hurdle for its Rs 30,000 Cr IPO.
Invest Globally from India in 2026: Top Options
Explore 3 alternative ways for Indian investors to access global markets in 2026, despite SIP challenges. Discover diversified Indian funds and direct overseas investment strategies.
Lemonn Sees 800% Revenue Growth Amid Retail Investing Boom
Lemonn, a stockbroking platform, reports over 800% year-on-year revenue growth in May 2026, fueled by a massive surge in retail investor activity and order volumes in India.
Zepto Delays IPO, Seeks Private Funding Amid Valuation Concerns
Quick commerce firm Zepto postpones IPO for two quarters, opting for private funding due to domestic mutual fund valuation concerns. Focus shifts to reducing cash burn.
Bloomberg Delays India Bond Inclusion: What It Means
Bloomberg postpones India bond inclusion in Global Aggregate Index, awaiting further proof of market reform effectiveness for foreign investors. Learn the implications.