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IFSCA eases norms for fund managers in GIFT City; approves new GIC rules

IFSCA has cleared relaxations for fund management entities in GIFT City, including KMP eligibility and PPM extensions, and approved new Global In-House Centres Regulations, 2025

Indian investors bet on earnings revival to spot new winners in 2026

Nifty earnings are expected to grow by around 16 per cent in the next fiscal year beginning April 1, nearly double the growth estimated for the current year, according to ICICI Securities Ltd

Earnings upgrade ahead for Shriram Finance as MUFG deal boosts capital base

MUFG Bank's Rs 39,620 crore preferential investment could lift Shriram Finance's capital ratios, support faster AUM growth and a rating upgrade, though RoE may dilute near term

Shriram Finance shares touch all-time high after MUFG capital infusion

Shriram Finance shares rose to a record high after brokerages said MUFG Bank's proposed investment would sharply lift net worth, capital adequacy and support faster growth

US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns

US-focused mutual funds surged in 2025 on an AI-led rally. In 2026, expect consolidation and moderate returns; rebalance mega-cap tech exposure and invest in phases

New market code may constrain Sebi funding; ombudsman plan needs clarity

Greater clarity is also needed on the proposed Ombudsperson to resolve investor complaints, experts feel

Ease of investing: Sebi's interventions will bring greater transparency

Sebi has also lowered the limits on the (BER) across categories, which will reduce costs slightly for investors

Foreign investors' trading, currency movement to drive markets: Analysts

Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said. Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said. The domestic stock market would be closed on Thursday for Christmas. "This week marks the onset of the year-end festive period and will be holiday-shortened due to the Christmas break, which may keep trading volumes subdued. On the domestic front, markets will track infrastructure output data, along with updates on bank loan growth, deposit growth, and foreign exchange reserves. Currency movement and crude oil prices will also remain important variables. "Globally, performance of major marketsparticularly the USwill be closely monitored for directional cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "While strong domest

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

In the September quarter, the company's gross margins shrunk 104 basis points year-on-year to 42.8 per cent on account of an adverse product mix and inter-state transfer

Asian markets rebound as tech lifts Wall Street, investors eye BOJ hike

Markets imply around a 90 per cent chance the BOJ will raise its rate a quarter point to 0.75 per cent later Friday, with much resting on the outlook for further tightening ahead

MCX fixes Jan 2 as record date for stock split; Swiggy, Waaree added to F&O

The initial public offering (IPO) of KSH Inter­national, a manufacturer of magnet winding wires, garnered only 83 per cent subscription thanks to a reduction in the offer-for-sale (OFS) component

Eternal well placed as price war unlikely in quick commerce sector

Eternal remains the leader and Blinkit has the best financials and the best unit economics

Consumption momentum, new assets support Phoenix Mills' stock gains

Strong consumption growth, improving occupancies and a healthy pipeline of new assets are supporting Phoenix Mills' stock, prompting brokerages to upgrade earnings estimates

NSDL settles Sebi proceedings for ₹15.6 crore over alleged lapses

NSDL has paid Rs 15.57 crore to settle Sebi adjudication proceedings over alleged delays in promoter holding freezes, outsourcing issues, BSDA conversions and handling of client securities

Chemical segment uptick to improve H2 growth for chemicals maker SRF

Based on global chemical firms' outlook, analysts expect SRF to continue to benefit from strong volume-led recovery in agrochem globally, resilient R32 demand & modest demand growth outlook

Corona Remedies makes bumper D-St debut; lists at 38% premium on bourses

Corona Remedies shares opened at ₹1,470 on the NSE, a premium of ₹408 or 38 per cent from the issue price of ₹1,062

Nephrocare Health IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Applicants can check their Nephrocare Health IPO allotment status on the official websites of NSE and BSE, or the registrar Kfin Technologies

India's equity markets, economy: Will investors update their beliefs?

The Nifty is a club of giants - banks, financiers, software firms, pharmaceuticals, consumer staples, and commodity producers

Would like to build Unity Bank before IPO to create best value: Bindra

Centrum Group Chief Jaspal Bindra outlines unity bank's expansion strategy, universal bank ambitions and IPO timeline, alongside plans for portfolio diversification and capital strength

Hong Kong, India drive Asia's blockbuster year for equity fundraising

The upswing has been broad-based across Asia. Four of the world's five largest share-sale venues are in the continent, with India, mainland China and Japan trailing Hong Kong