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Downside protection is priority in this environment, says Mahesh Patil

The markets are in a downward spiral since the presentation of the Budget in July, with foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) on a selling spree. Mahesh Patil tells Puneet Wadhwa

Foreign investors pull out Rs 2,881 cr in just two trading sessions in Aug

Prior to this, FPIs withdrew a net Rs 2,985.88 crore from the Indian capital markets (both equity and debt) during July 1-31

MCX taking measures to save metal segment as volumes fall sharply

Wants regulator to ask metals companies to hedge part of risk on local exchanges

SBI most hit as eight of top-10 firms lose Rs 90,000 cr in m-cap

In the top-10 list, only Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HUL saw gains in their market capitalisation (m-cap) for the week ended Friday

Party transactions and more: Sebi flags key issues plaguing India Inc

The second issue, which the market regulator pointed to be plaguing the industry, is non-disclosure of valuation reports and their adherence to transparency

NHB's liquidity facility not much help to sustain small HFCs: Official

Most of the 100 odd HFCs have NOF between Rs 50 and 200 crore and they will get anywhere between Rs 7.5 crore and Rs 30 crore

SAT stays Sebi's order asking Prannoy, Radhika to step down from NDTV

Tribunal lifts Sebi ban on Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy from taking managerial positions at NDTV; Adjourns case to Sep 16

Fresh US tariffs on China expected to spur India's gold jewellery exports

In 2018-19, India's total exports of gold jewellery to the US was $1.9 billion which was actually 16.4% lower than the preceding year's $2.3 billion

Sebi likely to tighten regulatory framework for portfolio managers

Working group looks at improving disclosure standards, proposes scrapping of hurdle-rate for performance fee

Markets bounce back on buzz of govt examining tax concerns of FPIs

After dropping about 400 points intra-day, Sensex ends with 100-point gain on reports that Centre is examining FPI concerns

Super-rich tax, auto sector proposals Modi govt's two own goals: Chris Wood

The government decided to cut goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles (EVs), while there is a proposal to hike registration fee for new vehicles besides a proposal to scrap old vehicles

Side-pocketing DHFL exposure: Sebi may allow mutual funds to join ICA

Regulator may grant one-time relaxation to fund houses

Sebi eases FPI norms; allows listing of security receipts by ARCs

This will enhance capital flows into the securitisation industry and particularly be helpful to deal with bank non- performing assets

Norms mandating loan default disclosures by listed companies deferred: Sebi

Banks had asked for more time for the new rules as the Indian credit market was different from its Western counterparts

Sebi to issue settlement notice to firms under lens for delayed disclosures

If remittance of the settlement amount is not made or any of the non-monetary terms are not complied with, then Sebi may initiate proceedings against the entity

Stocks, commodities to trade on single exchange from October 2018: Sebi

The union of stock and commodity bourse will help product cross-listing; move will allow bourses like NSE and BSE to launch commodity products.

Consider e-message for refunds, share allotments: Sebi to firms

As per present requirements, refund orders, allotment letters and share certificates are dispatched by way of registered post or certificate of posting

Sebi issues norms to levy Rs 100,000 on agri-commodity derivatives turnover

The markets watchdog has amended Sebi's (Regulatory Fee on Stock Exchanges) Regulations, which came into effect from April 1, 2018.

Sebi issues standard format for filing of application under SAST norms

The applicants need to disclose about PAN, address of the acquirer (s) as well as PACs and whether the acquirer/ PACs are part of the promoter group.

Sebi allows mutual funds' entry into commodity derivatives market

Clears role of custodians which paves the way for individual investors entry through AIF route