MARKETS
5 warning signs of a bull market correction, according to IIFL Securities' Venkataraman
Market veteran R Venkataraman, who heads IIFL Securities, has identified five key indicators that, in his view, are pointing towards a bull market correction
BUSINESS
Explained | SEBI’s new rules for independent directors, accredited investors and more
Independent director norms get tighter; mutual funds have been asked to invest more of their own funds in risky schemes
BUSINESS
Explained | Why SEBI stalled the PNB Housing Finance-Carlyle deal, what happens next and more
What is the controversy over the Rs 4,000-crore deal about? If you are wondering what the fuss is about, below is a primer answering all the big questions.
BUSINESS
Why Adani group companies have little analyst coverage
Adani Green Energy — zero coverage. Adani Enterprises and Adani Total Gas — tracked by two brokerages. The only exception is Adani Ports. So what gives?
BUSINESS
Why Adani shares fell, why the FPI accounts were frozen and what are Sebi’s KYC rules, explained
If you are wondering why Adani shares were in free fall, why the accounts of the FPIs were frozen and what is the fuss all about, here is a primer to bring you up to speed
BUSINESS
Four top fund managers bust the biggest myths about mutual funds in India
Despite the benefits to investors, there are several myths associated with mutual funds. Some of the top fund managers of the country debunk the myths of MFs.
BUSINESS
What pandemic? Records tumbled in FY20-21 in the broking business
Exchanges, stock brokers report record client additions, profits as trading surged to unprecedented levels
BUSINESS
What inflation concerns in the US mean for Indian markets, explained
If you are wondering what is the fuss about inflation, here is a primer on what high prices mean for the global and Indian stock markets.
TRENDS
Fintechs now offer loans in exchange for a slice of start-up revenues
Revenue-based financing is becoming popular as it does not require promoters to dilute stake or provide collateral. In the current calendar year alone, new-age companies like GetVantage, Velocity Capital, Klub and N+1 Capital have lent money to at least 300 start-ups through this model.
BUSINESS
Explained | How you can trade gold under SEBI’s proposed gold exchange framework
The capital markets regulator has proposed an elaborate framework wherein one can convert physical gold into ‘Electronic Gold Receipts’, trade them like equity shares, and convert these back into physical gold
BUSINESS
Explained | What is revenue-based financing and why it is becoming popular
Many early-stage ventures and even small businesses are opting for revenue-based financing (RBF) instead of approaching venture funds or angel investors. Below is a primer on how it works
BUSINESS
Why Shankar Sharma is against a DIY approach while investing in US markets
The ace stock market investor sternly advises against a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to global markets.
BUSINESS
The next big disruption? Brokerages bet big on advisory services
While there is a surfeit of brokerages in the country, there is still room for disruption in the advisory space, which appears to be underserved. And both new-age and traditional brokerages are eyeing the niche.
BUSINESS
Buyback offers and what do they mean for investors, explained
In simple terms, buyback refers to the practice of a company buying back its own shares from the market. It can do so in two ways – open market route where the shares are purchased from the secondary markets or tender offer route wherein shareholders can tender their shares in the offer.
TRENDS
Record number of Indians sign up for the 125th Boston Marathon
Unlike previous years, there's no qualifying time and participants can run the virtual marathon in their own local area to earn the Unicorn finisher medal.
BUSINESS
What is Archegos and what does it mean for Indian markets, explained
A primer on what went wrong at Archegos and the important learnings it offers, also in the Indian context.
BUSINESS
Sebi’s new rules on startups, delisting, ESG and more, explained
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced key changes in some important rules. Below is a quick primer to help you understand the changes.
BUSINESS
What is Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, why is it buzzing and other key questions answered
Everything that you need to know about the fund that holds more Bitcoins than any other financial institution in the world.
BUSINESS
What is interoperability and what is its connection to NSE technical glitch, explained
The issue of interoperability has received much ink since the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was hit by a technical snag last week. Below is a set of answers to the most important questions on interoperability.
TECHNICALS
Peak Margin rules from March 1: What is the rationale and what it means for stock market investors, explained
As new Peak Margin rules by Sebi kick in today, a look at the finer details of how the new rules will impact investors, day-traders and the overall trading volumes.
BUSINESS
SEBI investigations into serious violations of market rules pile up
Nearly 63% of all matters probed under Section 11, 11B & 11D of SEBI Act are older than two years; it was less than 21% in FY16
BUSINESS
NSE trading interruption: What exactly is a technical glitch, how does it impact investors, and other questions answered
Technical glitches as the ones that halted trading on the National Stock Exchange on February 24 have become recurring in recent years. Here is what you need to know about such hiccups on the stock exchanges.
BUSINESS
Opening Bells: Brokerages step up hiring to keep pace with stock market surge
Recruitment in the broking business is in full swing across sales, marketing, technology, digital platform and innovation teams
BUSINESS
Explained | The SEBI order against NSE, Ravi Narain and Chitra Ramakrishna
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and former senior officials. Below is an attempt to decode the ruling by the capital markets regulator.
