Abhishek Kumar

Abhishek Kumar

Closing auction mechanism settles after turbulent debut as swings ease

The Nifty's movement during the auction window narrowed from 82.4 basis points on the first day of implementation to 5.5 basis points on Friday as participation improved

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 9:21 PM IST

Stock exchanges propose stricter eligibility norms for authorised persons

To raise entry barriers with net-worth criteria, proposes stricter surveillance and greater accountability for brokers

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

Sebi flags ₹87,124 crore as difficult-to-recover dues in FY26, up 12%

Recurring fees accounted for 73 per cent of Sebi's collections in FY26, while difficult-to-recover dues rose to around Rs 87,124 crore amid an increase in pending cases

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Sebi eyes SLB revamp, single-window clearance for intermediaries in FY27

Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said Sebi will revamp the securities lending framework, launch the Sebi Setu portal and roll out a single-window clearance system

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Mutual funds line up niche offerings as Sebi opens new product avenues

At least 4 industry-first launches in the pipeline as NFOs see pickup

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

Reforms@35: From UTI monopoly and assured returns to SIP investment boom

How the continuing reforms in the MF space have created an over ₹82 trillion powerhouse

Updated On: 06 Aug 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

MPC announcements: RBI's stance may boost bond market, says fund managers

Debt fund managers view the RBI's policy as supportive for bonds, but differ on duration strategy, with some favouring long-duration papers and others preferring shorter maturities.

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

NSE's closing auction skews MF NAVs, creates winners and losers

New buyers lose out, redeemers gain; fund houses expect anomaly to even out over time

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Closing auction session: What changed, how it works & why it matters

The NSE's new Closing Auction Session replaces the old closing-price mechanism for F&O stocks. Here's how it works, why it was introduced and what it means

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

New system to determine closing share prices off to a rocky start

The new closing auction mechanism for F&O stocks led to an unusually wide gap between Sensex and Nifty, with market participants citing auction dynamics and liquidity

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

RBI may hold rates, but 50-75 bps hike still in sight: Nippon India MF CIO

Nippon India MF expects the RBI to keep rates unchanged for now, while forecasting a limited 50-75 bps rate hike cycle over the next 12-15 months

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

Nifty IT passive funds see outflows despite sharp rebound in the sector

Lower growth in passive fund AUMs vis-a-vis Nifty IT indicate about Rs 280 cr outflow

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Street signs: Key support for Nifty in July, Tepid GMP for Juniper Green

Nifty faces key support at 24,150-24,100 and resistance at 24,550-24,600 as markets eye earnings, IPO activity and the rollout of the new closing auction

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Corporate earnings may see low double-digit growth in FY27: Alok Singh

Global uncertainties remain the biggest driver of market sentiment despite healthy domestic indicators, says Bank of India Mutual Fund CIO Alok Singh

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

B-30 mutual fund assets outpace metros again, but growth gap narrows

Individual investor AUM in smaller towns rose 5.2% in H1 2026 against 4.5% in top-30 cities

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Listed AMCs preserve margins despite overhaul of expense ratio framework

Asset managers say lower investor fees under the revised expense ratio regime were offset by commission recalibration, helping preserve margins in the June quarter

Updated On: 29 Jul 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Derivative flexibility likely to open new product avenues for PMS

Proposals could help PMS better compete with AIFs and SIFs, say experts

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Market shifts in favour of high-growth, quality stocks: PGIM India MF

Investors are shifting to high-quality, high-growth stocks as stronger sales, RoE and improving macro conditions drive market outperformance in FY27

Updated On: 26 Jul 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Sebi moots MF-only PMS framework, lowers minimum investment to ₹25 lakh

Investment in overseas securities and expanding the use of exchange-traded derivatives also part of proposal

Updated On: 23 Jul 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

MF licence queue grows as three new players apply in June quarter

Nine entities are awaiting Sebi approval to launch mutual funds as strong retail participation, rising assets and low penetration continue to attract new entrants

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 11:03 PM IST