The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday proposed to ease rules for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) that exclusively invest in government bonds (“IGBs”) under the voluntary retention route (VRR) and fully accessible route (FAR). As per Sebi data, the aggregate holding of FPIs in FAR-eligible government bonds stood at around ₹3 trillion
The brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has turned cautious on select stocks. The firm has given a ‘Sell’ call on these three stocks which include Thermax, Fine Organic Industries, and Relaxo Footwears, indicating challenges in growth, margins, and valuations. Here’s a look at the three stocks Motilal Oswal believes could face further pressure- Thermax: Sell with
The Raymond Group, one of India’s well known and iconic brands in the lifestyle industry is now reshaping its corporate structure in a major way. After spinning off its fashion business last year, the company has now plans to demerge its real estate business as a standalone entity. Let’s take a look at the four
The stock market feels a little shaky due to the India-Pakistan tension. As geopolitical tension simmer and market volatility keeps large corporations cautious, the mainboard IPO segment has gone silent. This week again, there is no new mainboard IPO opening. But the SME market is not hitting pause. Two new SME IPOs are opening for
Have you ever walked into shop, and seen more employees than customers? This is not uncommon. Chances are, many of these retail establishments would just be fine with half as many workers. Many of those workers would love the opportunity to earn a bit more. And perhaps some of them will soon find opportunities making
The overall markets are under pressure but there are some pockets with steady rally. While fighter jets and missiles have long dominated the narrative of border clashes, it is India’s drone fleet that is now garnering attention of both the battlefield and the stock market. As military tensions with Pakistan escalated this week, shares of
Tension between India and Pakistan continues to grow in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. However, the markets have shown a significantly mature reaction to the uncertainties across the border. The indices are in wait and watch mode but that doesn’t mean that the market is short of bargain buys. Leading brokerage house, Motilal Oswal has
India launching the Operator Sindoor did create some nervousness in the market. It was however, short-lived and the investors are now looking at bargain buys. Global brokerage firm Jefferies has recommended Buy on select stocks on the back of strong fundamentals, future growth, and resilience. Let’s take a look at the stocks Jefferies is bullish
A social media post has again brought the spotlight on how alleged corruption continues in the tax regime and haunts people who want to expand their businesses. The post, shared by Vinod Gupta, revealed his frustration over delays in getting his Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration. He alleged in the post that after failing
US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports is set to impact India’s metal exports worth $4.56 billion, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The revised tariffs, which will take effect on June 4, 2025, are expected to make Indian metal products significantly more expensive
The Indian stock market is currently going through a phase of volatility, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex hovering below their record highs. After a good 2023 and 2024, midcaps and smallcaps corrected sharply. This was due to profit-booking, liquidity issues, and high PE multiples, leading investors back to largecaps. Yet, structural growth for
ITR Filing AY2025-26: With almost a two-month delay, the Income Tax Department has made available two Excel-based offline utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4, which are applicable basically to individual taxpayers with less than Rs 50 lakh annual income. Ideally, taxpayers need an ITR form applicable to them based on their income status and a corresponding
Patanjali Ayurved, the company founded by yoga guru Ramdev, has come under fresh scrutiny from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), which has issued a notice seeking an explanation over a series of financial transactions flagged as suspicious by federal economic intelligence agencies. A report by Bloomberg reveals that the government is probing possible fund
