Understanding G-Secs: Navigating the RBI Retail Direct App for Bond Investments Are you considering investing in government securities and bonds? The RBI Retail Direct App or portal offers a streamlined way to do just that. Let’s break down how you can leverage this platform to expand your investment portfolio effectively. Introduction to the RBI Retail Direct Scheme Launched in November 2021, the RBI Retail Direct Scheme empowers individual investors to invest directly in government securities. […]

Nine-Month High FPI Inflows Elevate India’s Global Market Weight In recent months, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows have significantly bolstered domestic equities. September marked a pivotal point, as India’s weight on the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets (EM) Index ascended above 20%, attesting to rising foreign investor confidence. Analysts anticipate this bullish trend to persist, highlighting data from derivatives rollovers. Key Figures and Trends FPI Inflows: September Inflows: ₹57,359 crore, the highest in […]

Key Highlights from SEBI’s Recent Board Meeting: Easing Trading Practices and Simplifying Mutual Fund Norms The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) held its board meeting on Monday, September 30th, and approved several significant measures aimed at easing trading practices for regular investors and simplifying norms in the mutual funds industry. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key decisions made by SEBI, along with their implications. 1. Introduction of a New Asset Class for […]

Singapore’s Dragon Fund Aims for Significant Investment in India Strategic Expansion into India Bengaluru: Dragon Fund, recognized for its support to notable Indian startups like Meesho and Zepto, is set to significantly escalate its investments within India. By the conclusion of this year, over half of its $500 million global fund, raised in 2023, is anticipated to be allocated to India. Ridhi Chaudhary, Chief Investment Officer of Dragon Fund, confidently shared this strategic vision with […]

Enhanced Risk Management in the Corporate Sphere: SEBI’s Push for More RMCs Introduction Mumbai – To enhance corporate governance, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) aims to mandate risk management committees (RMCs) for the top 2,000 listed companies. This follows SEBI’s 2020 directive requiring the top 1,000 companies to establish RMCs. This shift will significantly increase the demand for risk managers within India Inc. To better understand this, Mint engaged with consultants and […]