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FPIs return to fin services, buy over Rs 9,000 cr in June
Foreign investors renewed buying in automobiles, information technology (IT), construction materials, oil & gas and consumer durables sectors.
Sebi mandates email as default mode for dispatching CAS by depositories, Mutual Fund-RTA
Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday mandated email as a default mode of dispatch of 'Consolidated Account Statement', which provides an account of securities traded by an investor, by depositories and Mutual Fund-Registrar and Transfer Agents (MF-RTAs).
From finfluencer crackdown to F&O stock entry, exit tweaks, top 10 decisions from Sebi board meeting
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved finfluencer norms, prohibiting regulated entities like brokers from dealing with them. Under the norms, the Sebi regulated entities and their agents are barred from having any association directly or indirectly with any other person who provides advice or recommendation in respect to securities
Oil & gas, construction and IT head FPI sell list; realty gets most inflows
Overseas investors, FPIs, NSDL data show ₹12,519 crore sold in 11 sectors between June 1-15. Oil & gas, construction, IT, metals & mining saw money shift. Oil & gas had largest selling at ₹3,683 crore in June's first fortnight.
Forex reserves soar to a new high of $655.8 billion as on June 7
The Reserve Bank of India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $655.8 billion for the second consecutive week, driven by foreign currency assets rising $3.7 billion to $576.3 billion. The increase was likely due to the RBI's dollar purchases after the rupee appreciated. Foreign portfolio investors have deployed $7.11 billion in Indian debt so far this year, ahead of the JP Morgan bond index inclusion.
Keen to learn about financial markets? Sebi rolls out free investor certification exam
Developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), this voluntary certification aims to help investors assess their knowledge of markets and investing. It is designed to provide individuals with comprehensive insights into investing in the Indian securities markets.
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New feature by CDSL to prevent demat related fraud: Know how this will make your accounts with Zerodha, Groww, FYERS and others safer
Demat account: If you have a CDSL demat account (used by stock brokers like Zerodha, Groww, Mirae, Upstox, etc) then you are now set to be protected against fraud after CDSL implements a new two factor authentication feature on the EASI and EASIEST portal. Read here to know more about this.
FPI buying of debt via voluntary retention route gathers pace
Foreign holdings in India's debt market have surged, with FPI investment in the voluntary long-term route hitting $508 million in May. Recent deals by companies like Vedanta and Nirma have contributed to the rise, with market players expecting further activity as Indian sovereign debt joins a JP Morgan index.
Wall Street's faster trade settlement sees some temporary bumps
The transition to faster trade settlements in the U.S. faced bumps despite a mainly smooth switch to T+1 settlement cycle from T+2, mandated by the SEC. Market participants anticipated increased trade failures and hiccups in the securities market.
FPIs dump financial services stocks worth $6.6 billion in 2024 as sector looks less rosy
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data showed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold financial services stocks worth $6.6 billion (₹55,000 crore) since the start of this calendar year, nearly two-and-a-half times total outflows during the same period a year earlier.
FPIs aggressively selling India stocks, offloaded over Rs 28,000 crore with 10 days to go in May
The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties.
Demat account additions flat at 31 lakh in April. Overall tally rises to 15.40 crore
The number of Demat accounts increased by 31 lakh in April to 15.40 crore accounts with month-on-month (MoM) growth remaining flat and in line with the average monthly additions of 31 lakh in FY2024, according to a press note released by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL).
Zerodha, 4 other discount brokers widen lead in active clients vs traditional brokers in April
Top five discount brokers expanded their lead over traditional ones in active clients on NSE, reaching 63.9% share in the previous month, up from 60.1% in April 2023. NSE's active clients rose by 2.6% sequentially to 4.18 crore in April, as per Motilal Oswal.
Financial services faces heavy FPI selloff
FPIs sold shares worth ₹27,140 crore across 14 sectors in April 16-30 period. Other than financials, information technology (IT), fast- moving consumer goods (FMCG) and oil & gas sectors were among the sectors that witnessed large outflows.
FPIs pick out FMCG from trough, telecom & financials
The FMCG sector received the highest inflows of ₹11,180 crore after witnessing selling worth ₹4,472 crore last month. In 2023, shares in the sector received ₹2,916 crore.
Now transfer your shares to anyone through off market transfer just like money transfer in net banking
Demat account share transfer: The process for transferring shares from demat account using off-market transfer process has been revised. This process is applicable from Jan 1, 2024. Read here to know more about how the off-market transfer from demat account works and how it can help you transfer shares without waiting for market hours.
43 lakh new demat accounts added in February, total count now stands at 14.80 crore
Central Depository Services (India) Limited continued its market dominance gaining market share in February 2024 in terms of the total number of demat accounts added. It has also seen an increase in market share on a month-on-month basis.
IT and healthcare counters get strong FPI flows in Feb
Financial services witnessed the highest outflows from foreign investors who sold shares worth ₹7,536 crore in the sector, after selling over ₹30,000 crore in January on concerns over increasing cost of funding and rise in operating costs. Last year, the sector had received robust inflows worth ₹52,900 crore.
NPS accounts to be more secure; PFRDA introduces new rule
National Pension System or NPS new rule: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has decided to introduce a two factor authentication system for login to the NPS CRA system under the government sector. It is stated that this new security system would be live by April 1, 2024 and is currently under development.
FPIs sell over Rs 31,000 crore worth shares of financial services, buy IT again
Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) sold shares worth ₹41,926 crore across 14 sectors on average in the January 16-31 period. Other than financials, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), services, and metals were among the sectors that witnessed outflows.
Supreme Court to hear Sebi, NSDL appeal against SAT's Karvy decision
Market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and National Securities Depositories Ltd (NSDL) on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the Securities Appellate Tribunal’s decision that quashed the market regulator’s orders that restricted lenders, including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, from revoking the shares pledged by Karvy Stock Broking (KSBL).
Banks seek ITR access via NSDL to vet borrower info
Lenders say large- and small-value loan customers have previously falsified data for expanding their borrowing limits. Last year, Can Fin Homes detected fake ITRs in 37 accounts at its Bhilwara branch in Rajasthan, after complaints were made.
Step by step guide for converting physical mutual fund units to demat account online, offline and vice versa
An individual may choose to convert their physical mutual fund units held through statement of account (SOA) mode to dematerialise mode online. However the online method is only applicable for National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) demat account holders. For Central Depository Services Limited the conversion process is presently offline.
Share Pledge Case: SC raps NSE for assuming adjudicatory powers
In February 2021, the NSE had directed the lender not to invoke the pledge of the securities till the ownership of the pledged securities were ascertained in the demat account of Arcadia Share and Stock Brokers. Thereafter, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd imposed a debit freeze, prohibiting the lender from invoking the pledged shares and recovering its dues.
Capital goods, BFSI and IT top draws for foreign funds
FPIs pumped Rs 6,400 crore into BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) stocks after selling a similar amount in August. Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial indices gained nearly 1.5% in the past month. They extended their buying streak in capital goods stocks for the eighth consecutive month, lapping up shares worth Rs 3,569 crore in the first half of September.
FPI buying in Indian shares slows to four-month low in August: NSDL
Analysts said that the selling in financial services is due to concerns around net interest margins peaking out, but added it could be temporary due to steady earnings, stable asset quality in the sector and visibility of capex recovery in the economy.
Adani raises Rs 1,250 cr through first bond sale since Hindenburg report
That fundraising was 140 basis points above the prevailing government bond yields at the time. The current bond issue is at a spread of nearly 300 basis points over the comparable government bond yield. But unlike government bonds where interest is paid on a semi-annual basis, Adani bonds carry annual interest
HDFC Bank to sell 2% stake in NSDL IPO via OFS
The lender holds a 8.95% stake in NSDL, which handles most of the securities held and settled in dematerialised form in the Indian capital market.
FPI buying in Indian shares hits 6-month high in first half of May: NSDL
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have bought shares worth 249.39 billion rupees on a net basis in the first half of May, marking the highest buy by them in six months since November 2022, according to National Securities Depository Ltd data. They have shown renewed interest in financial services, with the sector seeing FPIs' buying worth 83.82 billion rupees, followed by automobile, oil and gas, healthcare, and fast moving consumer goods. In contrast, information technology saw selling as the US banking system's turmoil and softness in technology spends by US and European clients affected IT firms' earnings.
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