As expected, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady, holding the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.50%. This marks the fourth consecutive meeting where officials chose not to make any changes, opting instead to monitor the economy b

Crude oil prices are hovering near five-month highs thanks to rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Markets are on edge, worried that the conflict could disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, a region that plays a crucial role in keeping globa

Launched on June 16, 2025, this open‑ended ETF tracks the Nifty India Internet Total Return Index, offering investors a focused exposure to India's fast‑growing internet and digital services sector. Since the index debuted on February 28, 2025, i

India’s IPO market is buzzing with energy again. After a quiet stretch earlier this year, eight major companies are ready to go public by the end of July, looking to raise a total of around ₹26,000 crore. That’s a big comeback. The Heavy Hit

In a landmark decision announced today, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formally approved the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) proposal to shift its weekly Futures and Options (F&O) contract expiry from Thursday to Tuesday,

In a bid to make India's securitisation market more transparent and investor-friendly, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed new rules. They're suggesting that anyone issuing securitised debt instruments. Bundled loans or rec

AlphaGrep Securities, one of India’s top quantitative trading firms, just got the green light, in principle, from SEBI to launch its mutual fund. This marks a significant turning point for the Mumbai-based company, as it moves beyond its roots in a

Shares of several public-sector banks (PSBs) jumped on Tuesday, with Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank leading the charge, up around 4%. What's behind the rally? A report suggests the Indian government is gearing up to fast-track its st

The Mirae Asset CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund is a new fund offer (NFO) launched by Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Private Limited. It is an open-ended debt index fund that aims to track the CRISIL-IBX Financial S

In the run‑up to MSCI’s August quarterly rebalancing, a clutch of high‑flying Indian stocks, led by Swiggy Ltd. and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., have emerged as strong contenders for inclusion in the MSCI India Standard Index. According to s

May brought a wave of institutional investments into India's stock market, with mutual funds (MFs) and foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pumping in a whopping ₹78,500 crore. The top picks? Telecom, financial services, and the broader services

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is scheduled to hold a major board meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. It’s not just another routine sit-down; this agenda is packed with potential game-changers aimed at strengthening India’s fi