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From finfluencer crackdown to F&O stock entry, exit tweaks, top 10 decisions from Sebi board meeting
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved finfluencer norms, prohibiting regulated entities like brokers from dealing with them. Under the norms, the Sebi regulated entities and their agents are barred from having any association directly or indirectly with any other person who provides advice or recommendation in respect to securities
Oil & gas, construction and IT head FPI sell list; realty gets most inflows
Overseas investors, FPIs, NSDL data show ₹12,519 crore sold in 11 sectors between June 1-15. Oil & gas, construction, IT, metals & mining saw money shift. Oil & gas had largest selling at ₹3,683 crore in June's first fortnight.
Forex reserves soar to a new high of $655.8 billion as on June 7
The Reserve Bank of India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $655.8 billion for the second consecutive week, driven by foreign currency assets rising $3.7 billion to $576.3 billion. The increase was likely due to the RBI's dollar purchases after the rupee appreciated. Foreign portfolio investors have deployed $7.11 billion in Indian debt so far this year, ahead of the JP Morgan bond index inclusion.
Free course from Sebi, NISM for stock market investors. How to enrol?
Indian capital markets regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) launched a free, voluntary online investor certification examination on Tuesday, with an aim to help individuals, especially beginners, gain comprehensive knowledge about stock market investing.
Keen to learn about financial markets? Sebi rolls out free investor certification exam
Developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), this voluntary certification aims to help investors assess their knowledge of markets and investing. It is designed to provide individuals with comprehensive insights into investing in the Indian securities markets.
New feature by CDSL to prevent demat related fraud: Know how this will make your accounts with Zerodha, Groww, FYERS and others safer
Demat account: If you have a CDSL demat account (used by stock brokers like Zerodha, Groww, Mirae, Upstox, etc) then you are now set to be protected against fraud after CDSL implements a new two factor authentication feature on the EASI and EASIEST portal. Read here to know more about this.
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FPI buying of debt via voluntary retention route gathers pace
Foreign holdings in India's debt market have surged, with FPI investment in the voluntary long-term route hitting $508 million in May. Recent deals by companies like Vedanta and Nirma have contributed to the rise, with market players expecting further activity as Indian sovereign debt joins a JP Morgan index.
Wall Street's faster trade settlement sees some temporary bumps
The transition to faster trade settlements in the U.S. faced bumps despite a mainly smooth switch to T+1 settlement cycle from T+2, mandated by the SEC. Market participants anticipated increased trade failures and hiccups in the securities market.
Stock gaming apps under Sebi scanner; ETtech Done Deals
The capital markets regulator is cracking down on illicit gaming apps that offer virtual trading services and fantasy games. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
FPIs dump financial services stocks worth $6.6 billion in 2024 as sector looks less rosy
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data showed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold financial services stocks worth $6.6 billion (₹55,000 crore) since the start of this calendar year, nearly two-and-a-half times total outflows during the same period a year earlier.
G7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
G7 finance officials are nearing an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to benefit Ukraine, with final decisions to be made at a June summit of national leaders.
FPIs aggressively selling India stocks, offloaded over Rs 28,000 crore with 10 days to go in May
The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties.
NSE stock soars 25% in unlisted market post 4:1 bonus issue
Intercontinental Exchange is currently valued at $77 billion while CME Group is valued at $76 billion. London Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Exchanges and Deutsche Boerse AG are valued between $38 billion and $60 billion.
Financial services faces heavy FPI selloff
FPIs sold shares worth ₹27,140 crore across 14 sectors in April 16-30 period. Other than financials, information technology (IT), fast- moving consumer goods (FMCG) and oil & gas sectors were among the sectors that witnessed large outflows.
Now transfer your shares to anyone through off market transfer just like money transfer in net banking
Demat account share transfer: The process for transferring shares from demat account using off-market transfer process has been revised. This process is applicable from Jan 1, 2024. Read here to know more about how the off-market transfer from demat account works and how it can help you transfer shares without waiting for market hours.
Sensex crashes 700 pts: US inflation and 4 other factors at play
Price growth dropped to an annual rate of 3.1% in January, according to official data; above economists’ expectations of 2.9%. In December, the consumer price index stood at 3.4%.
Banks seek ITR access via NSDL to vet borrower info
Lenders say large- and small-value loan customers have previously falsified data for expanding their borrowing limits. Last year, Can Fin Homes detected fake ITRs in 37 accounts at its Bhilwara branch in Rajasthan, after complaints were made.
Step by step guide for converting physical mutual fund units to demat account online, offline and vice versa
An individual may choose to convert their physical mutual fund units held through statement of account (SOA) mode to dematerialise mode online. However the online method is only applicable for National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) demat account holders. For Central Depository Services Limited the conversion process is presently offline.
Share Pledge Case: SC raps NSE for assuming adjudicatory powers
In February 2021, the NSE had directed the lender not to invoke the pledge of the securities till the ownership of the pledged securities were ascertained in the demat account of Arcadia Share and Stock Brokers. Thereafter, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd imposed a debit freeze, prohibiting the lender from invoking the pledged shares and recovering its dues.
This type of illiquid shares cannot be transferred out of demat account or sold anywhere
A share which was once actively traded on stock exchanges could turn illiquid one day due to multiple reasons like trading suspension/block or any news event, etc. Further an investor cannot exit from such stocks by selling them on the stock exchange since there is no buyer.
Capital goods, BFSI and IT top draws for foreign funds
FPIs pumped Rs 6,400 crore into BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) stocks after selling a similar amount in August. Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial indices gained nearly 1.5% in the past month. They extended their buying streak in capital goods stocks for the eighth consecutive month, lapping up shares worth Rs 3,569 crore in the first half of September.
FPI buying in Indian shares slows to four-month low in August: NSDL
Analysts said that the selling in financial services is due to concerns around net interest margins peaking out, but added it could be temporary due to steady earnings, stable asset quality in the sector and visibility of capex recovery in the economy.
Adani raises Rs 1,250 cr through first bond sale since Hindenburg report
That fundraising was 140 basis points above the prevailing government bond yields at the time. The current bond issue is at a spread of nearly 300 basis points over the comparable government bond yield. But unlike government bonds where interest is paid on a semi-annual basis, Adani bonds carry annual interest
HDFC Bank to sell 2% stake in NSDL IPO via OFS
The lender holds a 8.95% stake in NSDL, which handles most of the securities held and settled in dematerialised form in the Indian capital market.
FPI buying in Indian shares hits 6-month high in first half of May: NSDL
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have bought shares worth 249.39 billion rupees on a net basis in the first half of May, marking the highest buy by them in six months since November 2022, according to National Securities Depository Ltd data. They have shown renewed interest in financial services, with the sector seeing FPIs' buying worth 83.82 billion rupees, followed by automobile, oil and gas, healthcare, and fast moving consumer goods. In contrast, information technology saw selling as the US banking system's turmoil and softness in technology spends by US and European clients affected IT firms' earnings.
Sebi levies Rs 50 lakh fine on 10 entities for indulging in non-genuine trades
Ten entities have been fined by the Indian capital markets regulator, Sebi, for engaging in non-genuine trades in the illiquid stock options segment on the BSE. These trades were observed to have led to artificial volumes on the exchange, which in turn violated regulatory norms. The ten entities penalized are among those who indulged in the reversal trades. Allied Financial Services Pvt Ltd, a registered member of the NSE and a depository participant of NSDL, has been cancelled
Sebi penalises Keshav Securities for misutilising clients' securities and funds
Noticee has not submitted the correct details to exchange regarding monitoring of client assets to exchange enhanced supervision framework. It was also observed that the funds of credit balance clients were being used for settlement/margin obligation of proprietary accounts," Sebi's Adjudicating Officer Barnali Mukherjee said in the order
Foreign inflows in Indian equities jump in Nov as stocks hit new highs
Analysts said that foreign interest in domestic equities would continue due to India's favourable fiscal policies, growth outlook and moderation in inflation.
NSDL acquires 5.6% in Ecomm Platform ONDC for Rs 10 crore
According to a release, NDSL has invested 10 crore to buy 1 million shares which translates to a 5.6% equity stake. ONDC is promoted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and aims to provide a digital platform that aggregates sellers and buyers of various goods
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