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MF cash holding declines to 2-year low in March amid aggressive dip buying

Equity mutual funds cut cash holdings to a near two-year low in March as fund managers deployed reserves to buy the dip amid strong inflows and market correction

Standalone health insurers' market share increases to 13.6% in FY26

Standalone health insurers expanded their market share in FY26, supported by GST rationalisation and higher premium collections, even as general insurers saw a marginal decline in their overall share

Info Edge Q4 billings slow on muted hiring and West Asia conflict risks

Iran spillover drags growth; margins on edge

FY27 investment outlook: Where should you put your money? | Investment tips | Share market news

After a volatile FY26, markets are entering FY27 with uncertainty, but also opportunity. From equities and gold to bonds and real estate, here’s what top analysts are saying about where to invest,

Trust deficit: Sebi's move to address conflict of interest needs more heft

Sebi moves to tighten conflict norms, but limited disclosures and voluntary code risk falling short of restoring investor trust in the regulator's independence

New Securities Code misses its statutory purpose, leaves investors exposed

The Code is an ambitious attempt to consolidate three securities laws into a single, modern statute

Manipal Hospitals files DRHP for over $1 billion IPO, biggest in sector

Temasek-backed Manipal Hospitals has filed its DRHP for a $1 billion-plus IPO, which could become the largest public issue in India's healthcare sector

Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework

New investments in pooled vehicles will be permitted, provided they are professionally managed by regulated market intermediaries

Sensex and Nifty rise after rout, volatile crude oil prices cap gains

Markets recover after sharp fall but rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions keep investors cautious, limiting gains despite strong intraday rebound

A political choice: India's stunted bond market beyond technical fixes

Developing a deep corporate bond market requires the political will to relinquish control over credit, not technical fixes

Bank of England holds rates; gilts fall as markets raise hike bets

Sterling remained higher on the day, at around $1.3297 and at around 86.30 pence per euro

Sebi may review agricultural commodity classification, margin framework

Move aimed at boosting participation in the commodity derivatives market

JM Financial initiates 'Buy' on Physicswallah, sees 23% upside

Physicswallah share price: JM Financial has assigned a target price of ₹110, indicating an upside potential of 23 per cent from the previous close

Size, strategy and liquidity puzzle: Experts weigh risks in smallcap funds

As rising liquidity stress crosses the psychologically important 100-day mark, experts weigh the real risks in smallcap funds

Aluminium long-term fundamentals constructive: Kotak Institutional Equities

Aluminium prices have dropped 6 per cent to $3,056 a tonne from their recent peak of $3,252 on the London Metal Exchange

Public purpose and for-profit entities: The next challenge in regulation

NSE IPO rekindles debate over exchange ownership, profit motive and Sebi's deep regulatory control

Sebi fines Orient Trimex, eight others ₹1.35 crore for falsifying accounts

Sebi has penalised Orient Trimex and eight others ₹1.35 crore for booking fictitious sales and purchases through untraceable entities and publishing misleading financial results

No imminent signs of structural slowdown in IPO activity: Subhakanta Bal

Strong IPO pipeline with billion-dollar issues may push 2026 fundraising past $20 billion, driven by robust domestic liquidity and rising MNC interest in India listings

Sebi eases order-to-trade ratio framework for algorithmic trading

Regulator widens exemption limits and excludes market-making activity from OTR penalty calculations

Sebi proposes easing 'fit and proper' norms for market intermediaries

Move aims to remove automatic disqualifications triggered by criminal complaints