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In a major regulatory overhaul designed to bridge the structural gap between small enterprises and mainboard bourses, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed introducing a dedicated, SME-only initial public offering (IPO) window for companies valued up to ₹1,000 crore. The consultation move by the capital markets …

In a major international endorsement of the nation’s macroeconomic trajectory, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended India for demonstrating exceptional economic resilience amidst continuing global headwinds. Highlighting the country’s consistent position as one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, the multilateral financial institution underscored that proactive policy interventions, robust …

Dalal Street and the broader investor community have found fresh optimism after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that the central government is receptive to engaging with stakeholders on the debate surrounding Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax and the Securities Transaction Tax (STT). Acknowledging widespread discussions among domestic market participants …

Indian equity benchmarks kicked off the trading session on a subdued note on Dalal Street in Mumbai, reflecting cautious sentiment across Asian markets and a mixed bag of domestic earnings triggers. The 30-share BSE Sensex oscillated near the flatline in early deals, hovering around its previous close, while the broader …

Domestic bullion markets opened on a subdued note on Monday, October 12, as gold prices witnessed a modest downward correction across key consumption hubs including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The dip follows a combination of profit-taking on futures bourses and relative stabilization in currency movements, offering prospective jewelry …

India’s domestic retail investment juggernaut continues to rewrite market dynamics on Dalal Street, shattering past records regardless of global macroeconomic turbulence and foreign institutional selling. Monthly investments routed through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) touched an unprecedented peak of ₹32,490 crore in September, up from ₹32,297 crore in August, according to …

Indian benchmark indices kicked off the trading session on a firm footing, with both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 opening in green territory tracking upbeat overnight handovers from Wall Street and strong morning sentiment across Asian peers. Market breadth tilted heavily in favor of advances, led by strong …

Global capital flows into Indian equities have expanded at a breathtaking pace over the past decade, defying short-term market volatility and global economic headwinds. The absolute value of equity holdings held by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) across India’s stock exchanges has grown nearly 3.6 times since 2012, jumping from $217.3 …

In a landmark regulatory shift aimed at reducing protracted legal battles and modernizing enforcement across Indian financial markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified far-reaching amendments to the SEBI (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations. The updated framework introduces an objective, transparent mathematical formula for computing settlement charges, eliminates …

Precious metal prices in India continued their upward trajectory on Saturday, October 10, 2026, driven by elevated international spot rates, heightened geopolitical volatility across West Asian supply routes, and rising domestic pre-festive demand. In major bullion hubs, 24-carat gold climbed to approximately ₹15,142 per gram (₹1,51,420 per 10 grams), while …