AIFs seek status quo as ‘foreign control’ rules go for a recast
Local alternative investment funds have warned regulators about proposed changes. These changes could significantly impact capital inflows into India’s economy. The draft rules aim to curb indirect foreign ownership in sensitive sectors. Industry officials requested the status quo on existing regulatory definitions. This move seeks to maintain India’s attractiveness for foreign investment.
RBI’s liquidity test may set future course
The Reserve Bank of India is currently grappling with a notable liquidity dilemma due to a surge in FCNR(B) scheme inflows. To navigate this, a pivotal variable rate reverse repo auction is set to influence the liquidity management strategy. The central bank may also utilize measures such as dollar swaps and bond sales.
IPO rush continues: 16 issues to raise over Rs 7,000 crore this week
India’s primary market is gearing up for an exciting week, with 16 companies ready to launch their IPOs. Aiming to gather over 7,000 crore rupees, this includes 12 mainboard and 4 SME offerings. Following a strong August performance, confidence remains high within the IPO sector, with businesses eager to harness the prevailing positive momentum.
Pre-market action: Here’s the trade setup for today’s session
The Indian equity market ended the week on a positive note, with the Nifty increasing by 0.1 percent on Friday. Factors such as global market trends and easing fears of US interest rate hikes lent support to this rise. The India VIX, often seen as a fear gauge, declined by 5.8 percent, signaling lower market […]
NSE IPO set to deliver massive gains to state-run insurance firms
General Insurance Corp, National Insurance, New India, Oriental Insurance and United India were among the earliest investors in the exchange, which opened in 1994 and is India’s biggest by trading volume. The proposed IPO, expected later this month, is entirely an offer for sale of up to 148.91 million shares, which would mean that NSE […]