Stocks in news: SpiceJet, Puravankara, ASK Automotive, Adani Green, Vedanta

Markets saw a volatile session on Wednesday but continued their upward trend. Key stocks in focus include SpiceJet, Puravankara, ASK Automotive, Adani Green, and Vedanta due to various developments. Notable actions include Societe Generale selling shares in SpiceJet and Puravankara acquiring land in Bengaluru.

Asian equities rally as soft Yen supports Japan: Markets wrap

Asian equities rose as a weaker yen and Beijing’s stimulus measures bolstered Japan and South Korea’s stock markets. Hong Kong futures also advanced, despite a dip in US-listed Chinese companies. The rally follows a week of gains, with investors eyeing further fiscal measures from China amid economic data releases across the region.

Top 7 hybrid mutual funds with over 20% gains in the last 3 years

ETMarket identified top seven hybrid mutual funds with over 20% gains in the last three years. Hybrid funds balance risk and reward by investing in both equity and debt. Equity-oriented hybrids have similar tax treatment to equity schemes, while debt-oriented hybrids are taxed like debt schemes.

Sebi launches FPI outreach cell for seamless market access

Sebi has launched a dedicated Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outreach cell to enhance the experience of foreign investors in the Indian securities market. The cell will assist FPIs with documentation, compliance, and operational challenges, aiming to simplify the registration process and attract more foreign capital.

Expecting FDI to increase to USD 100 bn/annum in coming years: DPIIT Secy

New Delhi is receiving USD 70-80 billion in foreign direct investments annually and aims to reach USD 100 billion per year. The government is easing norms in sectors like defense, railways, insurance, and telecom to attract more investments. FDI inflows have significantly increased over the past decade.