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Investors' wealth surges by ₹12.26 trillion in 4 days of market rally

Equity investors became richer by Rs 12.26 lakh crore as stock markets surged for the fourth day in a row on Friday amid de-escalation in geopolitical tensions and softening crude oil prices in international markets. On Friday, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 303.03 points or 0.36 per cent to reclaim the 84,000 level and settled at 84,058.90. During the day, the Sensex jumped 333.48 points or 0.39 per cent to 84,089.35. In the past four days, the benchmark has jumped 2,162.11 points or 2.64 per cent. Tracking optimism in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms soared by Rs 12,26,717.72 crore to Rs 4,60,09,217.58 crore (USD 5.38 trillion) in four trading days. "Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex closed on a firm footing in the green on Friday, capping off the week with robust gains. The rally was underpinned by de-escalation in geopolitical tensions post the Israel-Iran ceasefire and growing optimism surrounding a prospective US-India trade pact, which acted as key

Funds flexing 60/40 playbook becoming investor favourites in India

The growing demand for hybrid funds may indicate the huge popularity of equity investments is starting to wane in the world's most populous economy

IndiaBonds raises ₹32.5 cr in first funding round to boost growth

IndiaBonds.com, a Sebi-registered online bond platform provider, on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 32.5 crore (USD 3.77 million) in its first external funding round. The round was led by a curated group of marquee individual investors from the investment and technology sectors, many of whom bring deep experience and strategic insight in scaling financial and digital platforms, it said in a statement. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the company, which has been entirely bootstrapped for over four years driven solely by the personal capital of its founders Aditi Mittal and Vishal Goenka, it added. "This round allows us to continue on a high growth trajectory, and we are only likely to look at institutional funding from sometime next year," Vishal Goenka, Co-Founder of IndiaBonds, said. IndiaBonds offers a seamless digital platform for retail and institutional investors to discover, assess, and invest in a range of fixed income products, including corporate bonds,

Mutual fund assets surge to nearly one-third of the bank deposits

The MF assets under management (AUM) at Rs 72.2 trillion is almost a third of the total bank deposits of Rs 232 trillion in May 2025

Sebi urges CFOs to shorten gap between results and annual reports

Narayan pointed out the rapid growth of India's securities market ecosystem, which has expanded from 4.2 crore unique investors in March 2020 to 13 crore at present

Silver ETFs beat gold in inflows for 3rd month, gain investor favour

With silver outperforming gold and industrial demand rising, silver ETFs have drawn higher inflows than gold ETFs for three consecutive months, Amfi data shows

HDFC Bank ADR premium surges to over 10% as foreigners favour US shares

HDFC Bank's ADRs now trade over 10% above local shares as tax advantages and revived global interest draw foreign portfolio investors to US-listed equities

Inflow into equity MFs hits 13-month low at Rs 19,000 cr in May

Inflow in equity mutual funds slumped to its lowest level in 13 months to Rs 19,013 crore in May, with large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap funds experiencing lowered inflows, primarily triggered by profit booking by investors. This also marks the fifth consecutive month of decline in inflow in equity funds and nearly 22 per cent drop in net inflow on a month-on-month basis from Rs 24,269 crore registered in April, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) on Tuesday. Despite the deceleration, May marked the 51st consecutive month of positive flows into equity-oriented schemes, reflecting sustained investor confidence. Also, systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions remained robust, registering a record Rs 26,688 crore in inflows in May, higher than Rs 26,632 crore in the preceding month. Overall, the mutual fund industry experienced an infusion of over Rs 29,000 crore in May compared to Rs 2.77 lakh crore in the preceding month. The inflow has

NHAI to consider public InvIT to widen investor base, include retail buyers

NHAI aims to launch a public infrastructure investment trust to allow retail investors access to highway assets and expand the overall investor base for asset monetisation

Arunachal attracts investment proposals worth Rs 6,357 cr at NE summit

Arunachal Pradesh has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 6,357 crore through the signing of 16 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the Rising Northeast Investors Summit, held in New Delhi from May 23 to 24, an official statement said here. The agreements include key sectors such as agri-biofuel, afforestation, healthcare, education, information technology, tourism, and renewable energy. The MoUs were signed between the state Planning & Investment secretary, and representatives from various companies, the statement said. Among the major projects is a Rs 2,324 crore investment proposal by Agri-Biofuel Global Ltd to convert agricultural waste into aviation and maritime fuel, while Developer Group India Pvt Ltd committed Rs 1,760 crore for afforestation and carbon credit monetisation, along with additional investments for bamboo plantations. Inlamobi Pvt Ltd has proposed Rs 1,000 crore to set up a European Blue Valley Fragrances & Flavours Ayush cluster, while Medhavi ...

How Dubai firm vanished overnight taking millions from investors including Indians | fraud

A Dubai brokerage firm vanished overnight, leaving Indian investors in shock and financial ruin. Here's how the scam unfolded and what authorities are now warning the public about.

Sebi urges Karvy investors to file claims before June 2 deadline approaches

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday asked investors of defaulted broker Karvy Stock Broking Ltd (KSBL) to file their claims, as the deadline of June 2 is approaching. KSBL was declared a defaulter by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on November 23, 2020. Following this, investors were invited to submit claims against the defaulting broker, with the final date for submission set as June 2, 2025. Highlighting the urgency, Sebi, in its statement, said, "As the deadline for submitting investors' claims against default broker Karvy Stock Broking Ltd is approaching shortly, investors are advised to take note of the above deadline and are urged to file their claims before the deadline, if not lodged already." For assistance, investors can reach out to NSE by calling its toll-free number 1800 266 0050 (select IVR option 5) or by emailing at defaultisc@nse.co.in, it added. In April 2023, Sebi barred KSBL and its CMD C Parthasarathy from the securities market for seven years and also imposed a

Sebi updates investor charter for RTAs to enhance protection, literacy

To strengthen investor protection and promote financial inclusion and literacy, especially with new developments like the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform and SCORES 2.0, markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday updated the Investor Charter for RTAs. Under this, all RTAs (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agent) are required to share the updated Investor Charter on their websites and via email to existing and new shareholders. Also, they need to display the charter prominently at their offices. Further, the Registrar Association of India (RAIN) are required to publish the Investor Charter on its website. The investor charter provides details about the activities of registrars to an issue and share transfer agents (RTAs). Additionally, these investor charters should outline the Dos and Don'ts for investors engaging with RTAs. The investor charter for RTAs outlines services such as KYC updates, transmission of shares, dividend processing, and corporate actions like ESOPs

Investors show strong faith in India's economy, PM's policies: Vaishnaw

Investors have continued to exude a high level of confidence in India's economy, the Prime Minister's policy and the country's talent, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. The minister was responding to a question on investor sentiment post-India-Pakistan military standoff on the sidelines of the inauguration of a new design centre by the Japanese semiconductor company Renesas. "There is a very high level of confidence about our country's economy, about our Prime Minister's policies, about the excellent talent that we have in our country, and the way, the measured, the calibrated way by which our economy is growing," Vaishnaw said in response to question the mood of investors after heightened tension between India and Pakistan following their four-day military confrontation. "Everybody wants to come to India at a much faster pace," Vaishnaw said. The minister said that Renesas has started a new semiconductor design centre in Noida which will mark the beginning of design

India-Pak conflict weighs on investor sentiment; Sensex, Nifty shed over 1%

Only four of the 17 sectoral indices compiled by the NSE ended with gains. The major losers were Nifty Financials, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty IT

Dynamic bond funds: Check rate-cycle track record before investing

A dynamic bond fund (DBF) can help investors navigate rate cycles effectively

Moody's flags rising retail credit exposure as risk to US economy grows

Since the pandemic, the share of US and global credit markets has gradually shifted from banks in the public markets to private credit firms

Fintech-focused VC firm QED Investors eyes India in $300 mn Asia push

After investing around $200 million in India since 2020, the VC firm is pushing deeper into Asia-now operating in Indonesia, Japan, and Singapore, and setting its sights on South Korea and Australia

Large investor concentration in smallcap funds at 14-month low, shows data

Median smallcap scheme has 2.03% of its investments from top 10 investors

Sebi cautions investors against unregulated opinion trading platforms

The market regulator also advised recognised stock exchanges to initiate action against such platforms