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AIFs log 60% growth in one year on the back of easier regulatory framework

Easing of regulatory framework, increasing debt investment provide a boost

HDFC Bank: As retail growth hits 3-yr low, key financials put to test in Q2

In short, HDFC Bank's Q2 show indicates the effect that loan growth slowdown could have on its financials

Dismal volumes, high costs major overhangs in Q2 performance of UltraTech

Weak demand and monsoon impacted volumes, while net profit missed estimates due to higher expenses

Selling mutual funds turns less attractive for financial advisors

IFAs say the reduction in incentives, and over-regulation is making MF distribution a less attractive proposition

Non-bailable warrants against MDs of 32 firms for 'ignoring' SC order

In 2013, Sebi had fined nearly 118 entities Rs 30 crore

Street signs: Auto stocks rev up, PSU shares see SLB demand, and more

Shares of public sector undertakings have been moving up the bourses

Standout performance: Corporation tax cuts spur gains for domestic markets

On September 20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in the country's effective corporation tax rate from around 35% to 25%

Samvat 2076 will be a better year for investors: Jyotivardhan Jaipuria

Falling interest rates and likely revival in corporate earnings should aid sentiment, says Jaipuria

NBFCs: Investors should brace for full impact of liquidity crunch

With funding structures changing, growth pangs may be most visible in Q2

Axis Bank Q2 results preview: Here's what leading brokerages expect

The analysts would watch out for the management's commentary on "the stressed asset cropped up recently and delay or failure for resolution in the near term which could endure higher provisions

Markets closed today on account of assembly elections in Maharashtra

The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.63 per cent at 39,298 on Friday, while the broader NSE Nifty ended 0.65 per cent higher at 11,661.85.

Govt brings commodity option trading, settlement at par with equities

Commodity options can now be settled directly instead of the current practice of options devolving into futures first and then being settled

Nine of top-10 firms add Rs 1.47 trillion in m-cap; Infosys the only loser

Reliance Industries on Friday added another feather to its cap by becoming the first Indian firm to hit the Rs 9 trillion market valuation mark in intra-day trade

FPIs stay bullish on India, pour in Rs 5,072 cr in October so far

Foreign investors put in a net sum of Rs 4,970 crore in equities and a net Rs 102 crore in the debt market during October 1-18

IMF backs India's corporation tax cut, says it will help revive investment

It however, said India should address continued fiscal consolidation and secure long-term stability of the fiscal conditions

Sebi tightens norms to deal with abrupt resignations of auditors

The market regulator has said that an auditor will have to provide review - limited or complete audit report - for the quarter during which it resigns

India's forex reserves swell by $1.9 bn to touch all-time high of $440 bn

The forex reserves had increased by a higher $4.24 billion to a new high of $437.83 billion in the previous reporting week

Global shares sapped by poor China growth, dollar gets weekly mauling

China's economy grew at a slightly less-than-expected 6% in Q3 but traders seemed to be taking comfort that swift stimulus from Beijing and central banks in recent weeks could avert serious downturn

Picture remains hazy for Zee as financials worsen; stock falls 5.5%

Content inventory, related party transactions weigh on cash flows

Companies push ahead with proposed share buyback plans after tax relief

Further, companies such as KPR Mill, which had withdrawn their buybacks following the unexpected tax outgo, have restored their buyback plan