We are in a phase of economic evolution where social security for oneself and family is achieved and shaped largely by individual financial planning and efforts rather than as a community mechanism, although a small part may be facilitated by government-backed mechanisms like the Employees’ Provident Fund, which does not cover the entire population. It … Read more
First, a consultation paper published by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in 2023-24, on average, 85 out of every 100 individuals trading in index derivatives, lost money. Once the cost of trading was taken into account, 90 out of 100 lost money. Second, the paper pointed out that on average a … Read more
The recent reduction in the minimum ticket size for corporate bond investments from ₹1 lakh to ₹10,000 is a significant step towards this. While it opens up new opportunities for retail investors, it’s important to be aware of the risks before diving into bond investments, and remain vigilant once you do. Retail investors often assume … Read more
DAM Capital Advisors Limited has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for an initial public offering (IPO). A comprehensive variety of financial solutions is offered by DAM Capital in the domains of institutional equities, which includes research and broking, and investment banking, … Read more
Sebi is working with mutual funds to develop a new ₹250-per-month micro-SIP, chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said. It would add another rung in India’s financial inclusion ladder. Mint explains what micro-SIPs are and what the industry thinks of them. What are micro-SIPs and who are they for? Micro-SIPs are an affordable alternative to a traditional … Read more
In complete contrast to the conventional rules of investing, a recently released Sebi study showed that retail investors sell nearly half of their holdings in initial public offerings (IPOs) within a week. Individual investors sold 50 per cent of the shares allotted to them by value within a week of listing and 70 per cent … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) plans for three companies, which include SK Finance, Belstar Microfinance, and Transrail Lighting. The market regulator issued observation letters to these companies on August 30. Sebi regulations require every company that wishes to issue an IPO to make a rights … Read more
A new study by markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revealed that over half of the investors in IPOs between April 2021 and December 2023 sold their shares within a week of the listing. The study also found that within a year of listing, this figure increased to 70 percent by value. … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revised the criteria for the entry and exit of stocks in the derivatives segment. Under the revised norms, the regulator has raised the median quarter sigma order size (MQSOS) for the previous six months on a rolling basis to ₹75 lakh from the existing ₹25 lakh. … Read more
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) recently laid out guidelines for front-running and fraudulent transactions. The AMFI’s move, which comes nearly a month after SEBI’s nudge in response to front-running allegations against Quant MF, is an attempt to tighten regulations for better transparency. Despite the market regulator’s proactive role, mutual fund investors are … Read more