Bank Lending to NBFCs Rises 26%, Fastest in FY26
In the previous fiscal year, bank lending to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) witnessed an impressive 26 percent increase, fueled by the Reserve Bank of India’s easing of risk weights. This favorable shift, along with more lenient regulations and attractively lower lending rates, has propelled a surge in NBFC financing.
Planning a 15-year mutual fund investment? Here’s a simple 4-scheme portfolio approach
A long-term investor with Rs 10 lakh and a 15-year horizon can build a simple four-fund mutual fund portfolio combining a Nifty index fund and flexi-cap funds. The strategy focuses on disciplined investing, diversification, and staying invested through volatility to generate sustainable wealth over time despite market fluctuations.
Securities Markets Code, 2025: How it can build a future-ready regulatory framework
The proposed Securities Markets Code, 2025 aims to streamline regulation but needs stronger innovation. Suggestions include enabling listing without offerings, trading in unlisted firms, refining e voting, reducing regulatory overlap and establishing a single authority to improve efficiency, transparency and market growth.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors
AlphaGrep is entering India’s mutual fund space to bring institutional grade quantitative investing to retail investors. It plans AI driven, multi asset strategies, focusing on systematic processes over distribution, aiming to reduce bias, improve consistency and build trust in model based investing.
Nifty has best month since December 2023; defence, capital markets & realty put the shine on April
Indian equities staged a strong rebound in April after months of decline. Benchmark and broader indices posted their best gains in years, led by midcaps and smallcaps, while sectoral indices like defence and realty outperformed. Banks and IT saw moderate recovery.
Concurrent Gainers: 15 smallcap stocks gain for 5 straight sessions, rally up to 25%
Despite a weak broader market, select smallcap stocks delivered strong gains, with several rising consistently over five sessions. Even as the Sensex declined nearly 1%, these stocks surged up to 25%, reflecting stock-specific momentum and investor interest in smaller companies amid volatile market conditions and selective buying trends.
FPIs bet small on local debt, inflow pickup seen far away
April witnessed a slight inflow of foreign investments into Indian debt, but the atmosphere remains one of caution. Influences like escalating US and Japan interest rates, a weaker rupee, and fiscal uncertainties have created a challenging environment for investors. With the potential for continued outflows driven by oil prices, optimistic investment prospects appear dim in […]
Wall Street Week Ahead: US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings, jobs data amid surging oil prices
Indian markets are watching US stocks next week. Investors will focus on company earnings and job data. This comes as oil prices rise and the US Federal Reserve signals a tougher stance. Despite global tensions, US stocks have seen a strong rally. Upcoming reports will guide market direction.
RBI steps up play in us treasuries, other securities
In a strategic pivot, the Reserve Bank of India has cut down its deposits with other central banks and is now channeling more resources into US Treasury bills. This decision underscores a growing preference for assets that hold global liquidity, prompted by rising geopolitical tensions. Notably, India’s foreign exchange reserves have also been strengthened through […]
AI agents becoming day traders, but gains prove elusive
In a groundbreaking shift, retail investors are now harnessing artificial intelligence to facilitate their trading endeavors. Many see this as a revolutionary step in the investment landscape, with enthusiastic supporters touting the potential for significantly enhanced returns. Emerging platforms enable users to seamlessly integrate AI-driven models into their trading strategies through straightforward commands.