Raghuram Rajan’s Perspective on Benchmark Interest Rates Introduction Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has voiced concerns about the practice of excluding food prices from headline inflation while setting benchmark interest rates. He believes that such actions could undermine public trust in the central bank’s ability to manage inflation effectively. Core Suggestions from Raghuram Rajan Inclusion of PPI: Rajan recommends that the RBI should incorporate the Producer Price Index (PPI) into its […]

Bridging Investment Solutions: SEBI’s Innovative Approach The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), demonstrating its commitment to evolving India’s financial landscape, has introduced a novel investment product designed to bridge the gap between mutual fund (MF) schemes and portfolio management services (PMS). This move is part of a comprehensive set of decisions aimed at enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of India’s capital markets. Key Features of the New Investment Product SEBI’s new investment product, […]

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 […]

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 […]

SEBI regulatory changes Why Brokerages Anticipate a Dip in Earnings Introduction A series of regulatory changes is poised to impact the stock market following a new circular from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). While these modifications are designed to enhance investor protection, they may pose challenges for brokerages. This article dissects these changes and examines their implications for market participants. SEBI’s Regulatory Changes Uniform Transaction Charges SEBI has mandated market infrastructure institutions […]