India’s capital markets may be vulnerable to sophisticated derivatives manipulation because, unlike China, they lack key deterrents that would dissuade high-frequency traders (HFTs) from attempting similar schemes, according to Nilesh Shah, managing director of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. In a sharply-worded opinion piece published in the Financial Express, Shah drew a stark contrast between Indian … Read more
India’s markets regulator on Tuesday proposed to increase the board oversight of key exchange functions, including the ones related to trading, risks, regulatory and compliance operations, a consultation paper showed. The Securities and Exchange Board of India said market infrastructure institutions (MII) will need to appoint two officers, each of whom will head functions related … Read more
GIFT Nifty, the flagship derivative contract traded on NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, posted its highest-ever monthly turnover of $102.35 billion (Rs 8.75 lakh crore) in May 2025, marking a new milestone for the platform. This surpasses the previous monthly high of $100.93 billion recorded in April 2025. The total trading volume … Read more
Specialized Investment Fund: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to launch a new asset class for investors on April 1, 2025. The introduction of the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) by SEBI aims to cater to the increasing demand from investors who feel constrained by the conventional options of mutual funds and Portfolio … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a framework for a new type of investment product known as the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF). This category is intended to serve as a middle ground between Mutual Funds (MFs) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). The new framework is scheduled to be implemented from April … Read more
A former Chief Investment Officer of a financial institution and his sister have settled a front running case against them by paying a total of Rs 91 lakh as the settlement amount while opting for a voluntary debarment from the securities market for six months. The accused had filed a settlement application before the Securities … Read more
Nifty ended Tuesday’s session 218 points higher to form a Piercing Line candle on the daily chart around its 150-day exponential moving average (DEMA) support to indicate strength. The underlying short-term trend of Nifty is on the verge of reversal. A decisive move above 24,500 levels could open fresh upmove in the market. Any weakness … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) may introduce a new asset class for investors — Mutual Fund lite. The newest asset class is expected to bridge the gap between mutual funds (MFs) and portfolio management services (PMS). As per a report in Hindu Businessline, the Sebi board is expected to deliberate on the … Read more
Mumbai: India Thursday tightened rules for individual stock inclusion in the derivatives segment amid an exponential volume surge and concerns about speculation, and eased norms for those seeking to delist by approving a fixed price offer as an alternative mechanism to a book-built price discovery. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has also … Read more
Futures and options are two fancy terms used in financial markets that are becoming quite famous in the investor community. Online trading applications have helped new-age investors and traders participate in Futures and Options trading as per their requirements. Few novice investors and traders are curious and willing to explore this segment without understanding the … Read more