Mutual fund investments can soon be gifted using prepaid payment instruments (PPIs), with Sebi proposing a new framework. Individuals can purchase gift PPIs, capped at ₹10,000 and valid for one year, to transfer funds for mutual fund subscriptions. This initiative aims to attract new investors and enhance financial product accessibility.
US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
U.S. stocks slipped as chipmakers dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower despite solid economic data and strong earnings expectations. Semiconductor weakness offset gains in