Moody's raises India's ratings from Baa3 to Baa2; here's what experts have to say

Fri, Nov 17, 2017

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How corporate numbers on Indian WhatsApp groups compared with actual results

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Reuters has documented at least 12 cases of prescient messages about major Indian companies being posted in private WhatsApp groups. Below are examples of the numbers being circulated with an explanation of local market abbreviations and terms.

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Sebi invites applications for chief economist post

Tue, Nov 14, 2017

It would be a first for Sebi to have a chief economist, who would be responsible for overall macro-economic scenario analysis including interplay of various financial sector regulatory activities.

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Sebi scouts for media agency for investor awareness ads

Sun, Nov 12, 2017

The chosen bidder will be responsible for helping the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) fulfil its objectives of educating and creating awareness among existing retail investors, converting savers into investors and make the future generation aware of various avenues in the securities market.

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P-notes investment drops to 8-year low of Rs 1.23 lakh crore

Sun, Nov 12, 2017

The total value of P-notes investments in Indian markets - equity, debt and derivatives -- slumped to Rs 1,22,684 crore at September-end after hitting seven-and-a-half year low of Rs 1,25,037 crore at the end of August, according to Sebi data.

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Fraudulent trade: Sebi imposes Rs 55 lakh on five individuals

Sat, Nov 04, 2017

Markets regulator Sebi has imposed a total penalty of Rs 55 lakh on five individuals for indulging in synchronised trading in the scrip of Shreeyash Industries.

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MCX's gold option goes live: Should you invest in it this Dhanteras?

Tue, Oct 17, 2017

Leading commodity bourses MCX launches first of its kind gold option trading for commodity lovers on the auspicious day of Dhanteras. 

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Uday Kotak Committee's corporate governance report opens gate for appointment of 379 new directors

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

A corporate governance comittee was formed by the Sebi in June 2017, under the chairmanship of Uday Kotak, MD, Kotak Mahindra Bank, with a view to enhance the standards of this regime of listed entities in India.

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Sebi categorises Mutual Funds into five schemes

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Following the robust performance of mutual funds market, the Sebi has now divided this industry into five categories making investment even more easier. 

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Uday Kotak Committee suggests changes in corporate governance rules; Key changes

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Sebi has introduced new norms  to safeguard and improve the performance of Independent Directors, related party transaction, listed companies and general meetings.

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From Electronic Trading Platforms to Stock Exchanges; list of proposals made by RBI

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

Although, the central bank decided to make no changes in real interest rate, it introduced a list of framework for trading platforms at different levels.

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From investment in REITs to trading rules in commodity derivates; Here's what RBI directed banks

Tue, Sep 26, 2017

RBI has laid out various measures in financial services provided by banks. This changes are conferred by Sections 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. 

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Split of Chairman, MD posts at listed firms: PSUs may be first to face

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

Sebi rules require that the listed companies may voluntarily separate the two posts to avoid any conflict of interest, but the regulator has so far refrained from making it mandatory.

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Sebi allows REITs, InvITs to raise funds via bonds

Mon, Sep 18, 2017

Sebi's board has approved amendment to REITs and InvITs regulations in order to facilitate growth of such trusts, the regulator said in a statement after its board meeting.

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Aamby Valley auction for Rs 37,000 crore gets just two potential bidders

Sun, Sep 17, 2017

Just two interested parties have turned up and have submitted their KYC details as required for the initial steps of the auction process.

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Sebi imposes Rs 2,423 crore fine on PACL, 4 directors

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Sebi has asked PACL Ltd and its four directors -- Tarlochan Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Gurmeet Singh and Subrata Bhattacharya -- to "jointly and severally" deposit the penalty amount within 45 days.

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India aims at shell companies to get rid of black money

Wed, Sep 06, 2017

A Shell company is an entity without any active business operations or significant assets. In India it has presently stolen limelight as it has become a cause of concern in regards to black money. 

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SBI Life Insurance may launch IPO in this month; aims to raise Rs 8000 crore

Tue, Sep 05, 2017

The company is expecting approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in this week.

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Should retail investors tend their shares in Infosys buyback plan?

Wed, Aug 23, 2017

Infosys is going through a difficult phase as its CEO and MD Vishal Sikka has resigned due to ongoing tirade with co-founder Narayana Murthy. The stock has fallen nearly 15% but can the share buyback plan stem the loss? What should retail investors do with their shares?

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Bankruptcy code can help deepen bond markets: Ajay Tyagi

Sat, Aug 19, 2017

The bankruptcy law was enacted to ensure time-bound settlement of insolvency and enable ease of doing business as the bad loans in the banking system has touched the roof.

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