Indian Market News

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has markedly intensified efforts to defend the rupee by selling over $5 billion in both onshore and offshore markets this August, according to media reports. This marks a departure from the mor

On August 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a new regulatory framework named SWAGAT-FI (Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors). This initiative aims to simplify access for lo

India’s mutual fund industry witnessed a remarkable rise in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions during July 2025, setting a new monthly record and highlighting sustained investor confidence in equity markets. SIP Contributions Reach A

The New Income Tax Bill, 2025, which brought about important improvements to improve transparency and equity for individual taxpayers, was adopted by the Lok Sabha on August 11. When this new legislation is passed, it will take the place of the

India’s market regulator SEBI has changed the rules for private listed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) that want to become public. The new guidelines apply right away and are meant to make the process more straightforward and transparent.

India’s primary market is poised for tons of activity this week. A number of companies have filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while several have opened their initial public offerings (IPOs), offering investors

Amid ICICI Bank’s bold move to raise its minimum balance requirement fivefold, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasised that such decisions lie with the banks themselves—not the central bank. This clarification aims to centre regulatory responsibi

National Securities Depository Limited’s (NSDL) market debut has become one of the most talked-about events on Dalal Street this year. In just three sessions, the depository’s shares have not only shot past expectations but have handed its earlie

The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a relief package worth ₹30,000 crore for state-owned oil marketing companies — Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL). The move is aimed at co

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out almost ₹18,000 crore from Indian stock markets this August, according to depository data, bringing the total outflow for 2025 to ₹1.13 lakh crore. Analysts predict that FPI sentiment will cont

After shelving its earlier attempt, the government will present a revised Income Tax Bill, 2025, in Parliament today. The move follows criticism of the initial draft, which was withdrawn last week over concerns about unclear provisions and technical

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed significant regulatory relaxations for Large Value Funds (LVFs) under the Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) framework. In its recently released consultation paper, the regulator proposes