While we should avoid errors of non-regulation, over-regulation is not the answer, says Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey
SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey discusses balancing regulation and market growth. New products like Energy Futures are under consideration. He addresses concerns about mutual fund expense ratios and SME IPO froth. Pandey highlights the need for efficient regulation without overreach. He mentions the NSE IPO and its pending resolution on governance, technology, clearing corporations and […]
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Gold is more than a safe haven now – Pradeep Gupta on the rise of a new asset class leader
Gupta shares why gold’s role in portfolios is evolving, how macroeconomic uncertainties and central bank actions are fuelling its rise, and what investors should keep in mind while allocating to this asset.
Piyush Goyal holds trade talks with EU Commissioner, India-EU reaffirm to conclude FTA by end of 2025
Union Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic met in Brussels, reaffirming their commitment to finalize the India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing market access, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring mutual benefits for sustainable development. Both sides emphasized the importance of a fair agreement to boost […]
Q4 results today: Marico, IOB among 37 companies to announce earnings on Friday
Marico and IOB are among 37 companies set to announce Q4 earnings on Wednesday. Analysts anticipate Marico’s revenue to rise by 17% YoY, driven by price hikes and international growth. However, margin pressure is expected to limit profit growth to a marginal 3% YoY, with EBITDA estimated to increase by 4% YoY.
Ather Energy IPO allotment expected today. Check GMP, listing date and other details
Ather Energy’s IPO allotment is expected to be finalized today, following a subscription rate of just over 1.4 times. Investors can check their allotment status via the BSE website or Link Intime. The grey market premium indicates a flat listing, and shares are slated to list on May 7. The IPO aims to raise funds […]
DIIs surpass FPIs in ownership of companies listed on NSE after 22 years
In the March quarter, DII holdings rose 73 basis points (0.73 percentage point) to 17.62%, while FPI holdings edged down 2 basis points to 17.22%, showed data compiled by primeinfobase.com. FPIs held 20.71% ten years ago, more than the then combined 18.47% holding of DIIs, retail investors and high-net-worth individuals.
Asian stocks edge up, US futures erase losses on China trade talks
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.1% after China’s Ministry of Commerce said it’s evaluating negotiations. Japanese shares gained 1.1% on positive comments from Japan’s chief trade negotiator. Futures contracts for the S&P 500 reversed earlier losses to gain 0.2%.
RBI’s buying more bonds than it did during pandemic
In FY25, RBI purchased bonds worth ₹2.6 lakh crore, while this fiscal year, it has purchased ₹1.2 lakh crore of bonds and plans to buy another ₹1.3 lakh crore this May.
Foreign funds sour on US corporate bonds as Trump sows chaos
Investors outside the US turned into net sellers of corporate debt in the first half of April, after US President Donald Trump announced the highest tariffs on foreign countries in more than a century. That’s according to data tracking direct flows compiled by Goldman Sachs Group Inc strategists including Lotfi Karoui.
Rs 2,600-crore deal: Carlyle looks to exit PNB Housing
Carlyle is set to divest up to $308 million worth of shares in PNB Housing Finance Ltd. through a block trade. The offering involves approximately 27.1 million shares, constituting about 10.4% of the company’s outstanding equity.