Sebi plans to speed up AIF fundraise, use of capital
India’s market regulator, Sebi, is proposing changes to speed up fundraising for alternative investment funds. A new ‘green channel’ will allow certain schemes to launch immediately. The waiting period for regular AIF schemes will be reduced. Accredited investors and angel funds will see greater flexibility, with direct filings replacing merchant banker involvement.
War & Caution: Retail investors temper equity MF buys in April
Retail investors channeled ₹38,440 crore into equity mutual funds in April, a slight dip from March, amid oil price uncertainty. SIP collections also saw a decrease. Despite this, overall assets under management rose significantly due to debt fund inflows and equity market gains.
US Stock Market Today | Dow Jones | Nasdaq Live: S&P 500 inches to higher close, AI fervor edges out Iran impasse
Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Highlights: US equities ended higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 supported by continued AI-driven momentum, especially in semiconductor stocks. The rally persisted despite rising crude oil prices, which reignited inflation concerns amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks. Earnings season showed strong results, with […]
Early Lenskart investor Alpha Wave trims stake by 2.5% in open market
Alpha Wave Ventures reduced its stake in Lenskart through a major open market transaction, selling 2.46% holding in the eyewear retailer. Despite the stake sale, analysts remain optimistic on Lenskart’s long-term growth, citing strong revenue potential, operational scale and improving profitability outlook.
Q1 fuel losses may eliminate entire fiscal-year earnings of Indian OMCs
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rationing or passed through steep price increases.
Groww stake sale: Peak XV, Sequoia, others to sell equity worth Rs 4,750 crore; floor price at Rs 177/share
Existing investors in Groww, including Sequoia Capital and Ribbit Capital, plan to sell shares worth Rs 4,750 crore through block deals at a discount. The proposed transaction triggered a sharp decline in the stock price amid concerns over large institutional stake sales.
Commodity Radar: Gold choppy ahead of US inflation data. Sell on rise for these targets?
Gold prices are expected to remain volatile with a mild downside bias this week as traders monitor US inflation data, Donald Trump’s China visit and US-Iran talks. Technical indicators suggest cautious sentiment, while analysts recommend a sell-on-rise strategy amid resistance near higher levels.
BofA settles allegation of insider trading rule violation with Sebi
In its settlement order, the SEBI stated that a show-cause notice sent to BofA Securities India alleged the firm’s failure to maintain the structured digital database required by insider trading regulations. BofA declined to comment on the settlement order and the allegations.
SBI sheds over $11 billion in market value in 2 sessions on margin squeeze, disappointing earnings
NSE data showed the heaviest fresh call writing on SBI’s 1,000 strike on Monday, signalling that investors expect any near-term rebound in the stock’s price to likely be capped at that level.
BSE launches F&O trading on IT index; debut day turnover at Rs 148 crore
BSE launched India’s first futures and options contracts linked to the Focused IT Index, offering investors new hedging and trading opportunities in the technology sector. The launch attracted strong participation, reflecting growing interest in sector-specific derivatives amid evolving market dynamics and global technology trends.