Indian Market News

The NFO is an open-ended equity index fund designed to mirror the performance of the Nifty500 Quality 50 TRI. It adopts a passive investment approach, investing primarily in companies that are part of the benchmark index. With a minimum investment re

Saudi Aramco has finalized an $11 billion lease and leaseback agreement for its Jafurah midstream gas assets with an international consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock's investment funds. Announced on August 14 at

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced plans to relax IPO regulations for major issuers, aiming to attract more valuable companies to the domestic market. Reduced diluting pressure and more flexibility in adhering to minimum

Gold prices in India recorded another decline on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, marking a continuation of the cautious trend seen in recent sessions. Despite gold’s long-standing reputation as a reliable hedge against inflation and a safe investment, to

India’s foreign exchange reserves have shown a notable recovery, climbing by $4.74 billion to reach $693.62 billion in the week ending August 8. This rebound comes as a welcome reversal after the steep dip seen the prior week. Reserves Recoup fr

Angel One Asset Management Company (AMC), backed by Angel One Ltd., has received the green light from SEBI to launch a new Gold Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This open-ended ETF will replicate domestic gold prices, offering both retail and institutiona

India may soon see a leaner version of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Finance Ministry has proposed trimming the current multi-slab structure to just two rates – 5% and 18% – in a move pitched as one of the biggest tax reforms since GST’

India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in August, up from 1.6 million bpd in July—an increase that marks 38% of its total 5.2 million bpd oil intake, according to Kpler data. Despite escalating pressure fr

On Monday’s trading session, defence shares jumped as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an indigenous air-defence initiative announced during his Independence Day address. The plan aims to neutralise threats and bolst

In July 2025, India’s mutual fund houses actively reshuffled their portfolios, placing strong bets on prominent names like SBI and Reliance, while also trimming some holdings and backing fresh public listings. These shifts highlight where fund mana

The automobile sector saw a sharp rally on Monday after reports suggested that the goods and services tax (GST) on cars and two-wheelers may be lowered from 28% to 18%. The news, coming just ahead of the festive season, sparked hopes of improved affo

RSB Retail India Limited, one of South India’s most prominent fashion and apparel chains, has moved a step closer to the stock market. The company has lodged its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (S