Kotak Mutual Fund has stopped new lump sum investments in its Silver ETF Fund of Fund. This is because domestic silver prices are much higher than international rates. The fund house wants to protect investors from buying silver at these inflated prices. The shortage in domestic silver supply is expected to continue until late 2025.
Sebi to revamp short-selling, securities lending rules
Sebi is reviewing short-selling and securities lending rules to improve liquidity and price discovery. The regulator is also planning reforms in clearing, broker compliance, custodial