Alok Agarwal highlights a divergence in market growth, where Nifty 500 firms grew by 11% last quarter, while Nifty 50 companies only saw 3.5% growth. Index heavyweights like oil, FMCG, banking, and tech are lagging, while sectors like electronics, real estate, and building materials are performing well but are underrepresented in major indices.
RBI draft for upper layer non-banks affects CICs disproportionately, raises compliances costs
New Reserve Bank draft on upper layer non-bank finance companies disproportionately impacts core investment companies by increasing compliance costs. Mandatory listing requirements could prove onerous
April 20, 2026