Capital Markets

ORCA, India’s First One-Stop Platform for Learning, Analyzing, and Investing in Capital Markets, Launched

ORCA is a low-latency, user-friendly trading platform that can work even while internet connections are not super-fast.

Mar 02, 2023, 18:16 PM IST

Sebi to allow IPOs by tech companies with superior voting right shares

The regulator is planning to issue a new set of norms for differential voting rights to allow listing of firms having some shareholders with superior voting right shares, but it may not allow as yet shares with lower or fractional voting rights.

Jun 25, 2019, 10:15 AM IST

MSMEs to be next growth driver for bank as corporate credit to shrink further: Report

This is because large ticket credit is moving to wholesale markets even as in the short-term banks are challenged by the lingering bad debts in corporate segments.

Nov 12, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Markets will need 'sophisticated cyber security': Sebi chief

Touching upon the increasing use of technology in the markets, he also said regulators might have to put in place checks and balances of investor protection in algorithms itself.

Sep 28, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Bankruptcy code can help deepen bond markets: Sebi chairman

Capital markets regulator Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi on Saturday expressed hope that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) will help boost investor confidence and encourage fund inflows into the corporate bonds market, especially in low-rated instruments.

Aug 19, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

Sebi to e-auction Sahara property in Uttarakhand on Jul 28

Capital markets regulator Sebi will auction a property owned by Sahara in Uttarakhand, for a total reserve price of little over Rs 223 crore, on July 28, as part of the process to recover funds from the beleaguered group.

Jul 04, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

FPIs stay bullish on India, pump in $2 billion in May

Overseas investors have pumped in more than USD 2 billion so far in the country's capital market this month, helped by stable outlook for the rupee.

May 21, 2017, 12:10 PM IST

Britain sells its last remaining stake in Lloyds Banking Group

The takeover of HBOS in 2008 caused Lloyds to suffer more than 25 billion pounds in losses, with the bailout leaving the government with a 43 percent state shareholding.

May 17, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

Sebi may allow investors to buy mutual fund via digital wallet

Markets regulator Sebi is looking to allow investors to buy mutual funds worth up to Rs 50,000 through digital wallets to make it easier for investors to purchase these instruments, especially by young generation.

Apr 18, 2017, 18:13 PM IST

Over 3,100 new FPIs registered with Sebi in 11 mths of FY'17

FPIs consider India as a preferred and stable market, given its macroeconomic stability, long-term growth prospects and ongoing economic reforms, market experts said.

Mar 30, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

IPO rush on SME platform; 36 companies line-up plans

Looking to tap into the upbeat investor sentiment, as many as 36 small and medium enterprises have lined up initial public offers (IPOs) to fund business expansion and meet working capital requirements.

Mar 03, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

Around 2,100 new foreign portfolio investors register in Apr-Nov FY17

Nearly 2,100 new foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have registered with capital markets watchdog Sebi in April-November period of the current fiscal.

 

Feb 08, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

India Inc nets Rs 6.3 lakh crore from markets, eyes on capital markets

With debt instruments leading the way, Indian companies have garnered an estimated Rs 6.3 lakh crore from the marketplace in 2016.

Dec 25, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Stock trading competitions can bring new investors: Experts

With capital markets seeking to attract new investors, regulator Sebi's proposal to ban competition or leagues related to stock trading could defeat this very purpose, experts say, adding that such initiatives are training ground for investments.

Nov 20, 2016, 23:11 PM IST

Over 1,300 new foreign portfolio investors register in Apr-Aug FY17

More than 1,300 new foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have registered with capital markets regulator Sebi in April-August of 2016-17, showing a sign of their willingness to be part of India's growth story.

Oct 27, 2016, 14:49 PM IST

GNA Axles IPO to open tomorrow

 Auto components maker GNA Axles will hit the capital markets tomorrow to raise an estimated Rs 130 crore through an initial share-sale programme.

Sep 13, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

Sebi may allow FPIs to directly trade in capital markets

With an aim to make it easier for overseas investors, regulator Sebi is considering allowing some categories of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to directly trade in Indian markets, starting with debt segment.

Sep 12, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Sebi likely to ease out regulations for REITs and InvITs

With an aim to give capital markets a big push, regulator Sebi is likely to ease out regulations for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), this month.

Sep 08, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

P-Notes investment hit 2-year low of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in June-end

Investments into India's capital markets through participatory notes (P-Notes) slumped to the lowest level in nearly two years to Rs 2.10 lakh crore at the end of June, on account of a tight vigil on funds coming through this route.

Jul 25, 2016, 13:23 PM IST

IMF defends negative rates as ''net positive'' for economies

Negative interest rates are a "net positive" for economies where they are deployed, but there are limits to how low they can go, the International Monetary Fund`s monetary and capital markets chief said on Wednesday.

Apr 13, 2016, 22:22 PM IST