New senior citizens policy in the works after 25 years

India is developing a new senior citizen policy and amending the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 to address the needs of its growing elderly population. Industry experts are advocating for a dedicated task force, streamlined regulations, and financial incentives like GST rationalization and reverse mortgages to boost the senior living […]

Minority investors show less dissent as cos hear them out

Indian companies are experiencing a decline in shareholder dissent, with resolutions facing over 20% opposition from institutional investors dropping to 16% this fiscal year. Increased engagement with investors and a focus on minority shareholder interests are cited as contributing factors. Despite the overall decline, some resolutions related to board appointments and executive compensation still faced […]

October logs lowest demat account additions in FY25

India witnessed its lowest monthly increase in demat accounts this financial year, adding 3.5 million in October, as market volatility, fueled by overseas fund withdrawals and a dip in benchmark indices, seemingly impacted investor sentiment.

RIL shares at an attractive entry point, says CLSA

CLSA believes Reliance Industries’ stock presents a good buying opportunity at its current price, predicting a potential 30% rise. Despite recent declines attributed to delays in Jio and Retail IPOs, the firm emphasizes the upcoming launch of new energy projects as a significant catalyst.

Royalty payments by some listed companies exceed 20% of profits

A new study by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revealed that listed companies in India frequently pay substantial royalties to related parties, often exceeding 20% of their net profits. The regulator is considering stricter regulations, including cumulative royalty limits and sunset provisions, to address concerns about potential financial risks and shareholder […]

D-Street falls for 6th day in a row, FPIs sell and sell more

Indian equity indices witnessed their sixth consecutive day of decline, marking the longest losing streak since October 7, as investor sentiment remained subdued. Despite signs of markets being oversold, the NSE Nifty fell by 0.11% while the BSE Sensex declined by 0.14%. Market analysts suggest a further slide is possible if Bank Nifty drops below […]