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Public sector stocks have seen a significant increase in market capitalisation post-election results, with speculation of potential government stake sales. Valuations are high, posing challenges for further price appreciation. Retail investors are a...

The ED is investigating technology firms and unicorns for violating FEMA through offshore fundraising tactics. The 'gift' of shares to Indian founders is under scrutiny, raising concerns over overseas direct investment. Indian promoters are being qu...

NABFID has sanctioned Rs 6200 crore from which Greenko will use to pay back foreign bond investors for bonds maturing in January and July next year, these people said on the condition of anonymity as the process for the buyback has still not started.

The bonds were sold by a subsidiary, SMRC Automotive Holdings Netherlands, and are priced at 140 basis points above the five-year US treasury, currently trading at about 4.30%. After taking into account the costs, the bond was priced at a yield of 5...

From Thursday to Friday, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) increased their holdings in the index-eligible Fully Accessible Route (FAR) suite of government bonds by Rs 1,545.16 crore, bringing the total to Rs 1.86 lakh crore, according to data from ...

India has been given a good FATF rating, allowing domestic companies to access overseas investments without extensive background checks and enhanced due diligence processes. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) praised India for its high level of ...

The funds raised will also expand India's “10X” brand, making it a comprehensive food FMCG product company. The funds will also be allocated to explore future inorganic growth opportunities, including strategic mergers and acquisitions, and improve ...

Indian corporates are likely to reduce overseas dollar loans due to expensive current rates. There is a 'huge pent-up demand' for investing in local firms' equity. Borrowing costs in the US have increased sharply, leading to a preference for IPOs an...

The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) has opened an East Africa Representative Office in Nairobi to enhance India's business presence in the region. This move is expected to boost trade and investment between India, Kenya, and East Afric...

Adani Group's offshore bonds dropped 1-2 points post Modi government's failure to secure a predicted victory as per exit polls.

The RBI's challenge for the year may not be inflation but liquidity. Government spending resumption and overseas fund flows complicate monetary policy effectiveness.

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 furth...

This funds category has demonstrated the lowest returns among various investment options. With an average return of 6.75% during this period, this category has fallen short compared to others.

Silver ETFs outperformed smallcap and largecap mutual funds in 2024, with a 26% return so far. Silver funds, dedicated to investing in silver, delivered an average return of 26.08% in 2024, with top performers including HDFC Silver ETF and UTI Silve...

The minimum application amount will be Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1 thereafter. The quant fund will be benchmarked against Nifty 200 - TRI. The scheme will be managed by Sukanya Ghosh and Pradeep Kesavan.

Currently, there is ambiguity regarding rules on investments in such overseas funds. This deters mutual funds from investing in those overseas mutual funds and index funds that invest in a basket of countries, including India.

The Sebi caveat is such overseas funds should not be more than 20% of their net assets. The move would help keep Indian fund of funds (FoFs) true to their label, coupled with cost effectiveness, for investors.

India has been on top of the charts of remittances from its diaspora. In 2022-23 it crossed the $100billion mark to $112 billion and a record $29 billion in the December quarter alone. But will the uptrend continue? An explainer on what drives inwar...

The Australian government introduces an innovation visa to attract talented workers, replacing the Global Talent visa program. The move marks the end of the Business Innovation and Investment visa program (BIIP) and includes measures to address post...