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SEBI Moves to Ease Co-Investment Norms for Alternative Investment Funds
According to reports, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has suggested giving investors more freedom to co-invest with alternative investment funds (AIFs). According to a media report, the regulatory board recommended lifting the ban on AIF investment managers offering advisory services for listed shares. To put it simply,
India Soars as Pakistan Stumbles: A Tale of Two Stock Markets
In the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian stock markets have shown the most amazing resilience. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have not only withstood the geopolitical storm but have managed to post gains. This is a very good sign
India’s Investment Outlook Holds Steady Despite Pakistan Conflict
Concerns have been raised that the recent escalation between India and Pakistan could shake foreign investment sentiment. However, analysts suggest the actual impact may be muted. India’s economy, now valued at USD 4 trillion, has minimal direct trade with Pakistan, limiting immediate financial exposure. In fact, despite cross-border missile
Asia’s Currency Surge Signals Shift Away from Dollar Reliance
U.S. dollar stability is coming under scrutiny as Asian currencies have made some impressive gains against it. Markets have been reacting, with some of the movement tracing back to a large wave of dollar selling triggered in Taiwan. What's notable is how sharp and widespread these gains
Ather Energy IPO Listing on BSE and NSE With Modest Premium
Ather Energy made its stock market debut on May 6, 2025, with its shares listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The electric two-wheeler manufacturer's IPO had closed with lukewarm interest, and market analysts had already predicted a cautious start. As
FinX Acquires BSE Institute in Bold AI Skilling Push
For INR 16.9 Cr (about $2 Mn), the skilling startup FinX, which focuses on financial services, has purchased a 100% share in the Bombay Stock Exchange's training division, BSE Institute. According to a statement from FinX, the acquisition would allow the company to increase the number of
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Zerodha Marketing Strategy - How Zerodha Succeeded Without Advertisements
If you have a little bit of interest in the equity or stock market, you must have come across the name Zerodha. It is one of the dominant brokerage platforms that facilitates five million+ orders daily. To be very honest, after the 2008 financial crisis, many big corporate houses have
Elon Musk Fires Back as Tesla Slams 'False' CEO Exit Rumours, What Really Happened?
Tesla Inc. has firmly denied media reports claiming its board is looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO. The controversy began on April 30, 2025, after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article suggesting Tesla had quietly initiated a search for Musk’s successor amid concerns about his divided
Rising Border Tensions Hit Pakistan's Markets Hard
Turbulence has struck Pakistan's financial markets in April, with border tensions between India and Pakistan growing to a peak that hasn't been seen in years. A deadly terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir that left more than 27 people dead has caused diplomatic relations to go
Paytm Expands to UAE With New Subsidiary, Eyes Global Growth
A decisive step toward international expansion was taken by Paytm Cloud Technologies Ltd, a subsidiary of Indian fintech Paytm, with the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates. Named Paytm Arab Payments LLC, the new entity was formed with an equity infusion of AED 8
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Sets Stage for IPO with SEBI DRHP Filing
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited, a prominent bank-led private player in the Indian life insurance sector, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited are the promoters of the company. The offer comprises
Rupee Strengthens to Under 85 Against Dollar on Robust Equity Inflows
On Monday, the Indian rupee staged a swift rally, momentarily appreciating to 84.96 against the US dollar before settling at 85.03. This was the rupee's best trading day since December 20, 2024, and a marked improvement from a close of 85.49 last Friday. Dealers attributed
Foreign Investors Renew Faith in Indian Equities with INR 17,425 Crore Boost
This past week saw fresh enthusiasm from foreign portfolio investors for Indian equities, as they pumped in a fresh INR 17,425 crore between April 21 and April 25. This was much higher than the nearly INR 8,500 crore they had infused in the previous week, which was cut
Sensex Past 80,000 for the First Time in 2025: What’s Driving Gains?
Indian equity markets entered a new realm on Wednesday when BSE Sensex closed above 80,000 for the first time in 2025, capping yet another seven-day rally. Technology stocks surged leading the charge. The Nifty IT Index registered its biggest single-day jump in nine months. It was set up by
IndusInd Bank Stocks Tumble After INR 600 Crore Discrepancy Triggers Forensic Audit
IndusInd Bank stocks tumbled, down 6.3% to INR 776.15 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, after the lender decided to call in EY to look into a shortfall of INR 600 crore in its microfinance portfolio. The forensic audit was prompted by the revelation from the bank's
Gold Prices Cross INR 1 Lakh for the First Time: What’s Powering the Surge?
In India, gold has crossed the INR 1 lakh per 10 gram threshold for the first time in history, marking a key moment for the precious metal. The recent price move was very much an international one, with gold climbing past USD 3,400 an ounce. Instability in worldwide financial
Nykaa Under ESOP Allots Shares Worth INR 32 Lakh
The allotment is valued at more than INR 32.3 lakh based on Nykaa's starting price of INR 190 per share.
[Update] Bhavish Aggarwal’s Krutrim Denies Report on $300 Million Fundraising Plan
Update | April 21, 2025, 5:30 pm Krutrim has issued a statement denying claims in the media reports regarding its fundraising efforts. The company clarified that it is not seeking external equity capital, and any reports suggesting otherwise are "speculative and misleading." The company remains focused on executing
Fed Chief Warns Tariffs Will Slow Growth and Raise Consumer Prices
Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, has a clear and cutting warning regarding the new wave of tariffs from the Trump administration: The economic fallout could be more severe than many expect. In an appearance before the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell said that the actual scale of
Trump's Export Curbs Hit Nvidia, AMD as AI Chip Sector Reels
The semiconductor sector faced a sharp pullback on Wednesday after the U.S. imposed new export restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, and the leading chipmakers Nvidia and AMD bore the brunt of the action. Nvidia's stock tumbled 6.9% after it disclosed a USD 5.5
India to Grow at 6.5% in 2025, Retains Lead as Fastest-Growing Major Economy
The latest UNCTAD report sees India positioned to remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025. It sees India growing by 6.5% in 2025, continuing from about 6.9% in 2024. But UNCTAD sees the global economy struggling with growth and only managing to generate a paltry 2.3% in
Market Trading: 5 Stocks to Watch Today Based on Technical Breakouts
The Indian equity market on Wednesday continued its winning streak, for the third day in a row, propelled by a rally in the BFSI and FMCG sectors. The BSE Sensex surged 309.40 points to close at 77,044.29, while the Nifty increased with more ease, tacking on 108.
India Becomes First Global Market to Recover from Trump Tariff Shock
On Tuesday, India's equity markets surged, marking a remarkable recovery as trading resumed after an extended weekend. The NSE Nifty 50 Index rose 2.4% and is currently above where it was earlier this month. This brings it to a place where it's not just recovering