Ashley Coutinho &Amp;Amp; Jash Kriplani

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Explained: Why volumes in F&O segment may shrink in coming months

Explained: Why volumes in F&O segment may shrink in coming months

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2020

So far, brokers only reported margins at the end of the day, which is why they were able to give additional leverage even if the client didn't have minimum margins.

Indian equities seen lagging other EM peers in the next few months

Indian equities seen lagging other EM peers in the next few months

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2020

UBS, Credit Suisse see emerging markets doing well next year, but expect India to underperform, given its rich valuations.

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2020

Do a proper asset allocation and invest through systematic investment plans where one can benefit.

MFs, alternative investment funds may come under ambit of new tax norms

MFs, alternative investment funds may come under ambit of new tax norms

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2020

The Finance Act, 2020, has inserted a sub-section, mandating a seller to deduct tax equal to 0.1 per cent of sale proceeds if the value of goods sold exceeds Rs 50 lakh in a financial year.

Large companies to grow larger amid Covid-19 pandemic, says BNP Paribas

Large companies to grow larger amid Covid-19 pandemic, says BNP Paribas

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2020

Despite taking a hit on profitability amid the pandemic, companies with strong balance sheets are gaining market share because of consolidation in their respective sectors.

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2020

Market observers also said the approvals depended a lot on the funds themselves, and the extent to which they followed the new norms introduced last year.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

Family-owned companies weathering Covid-19 pandemic storm better

Family-owned companies weathering Covid-19 pandemic storm better

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2020

Such businesses outperform non-family firms by 3% in first six months of CY20, says Credit Suisse report.

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2020

Market players said the new norms were more suited for online brokers, where clients were typically internet savvy.

Mid- and small-cap funds outperform large-caps

Mid- and small-cap funds outperform large-caps

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2020

While large-cap funds, in three months, yielded gains of 26.3%, small-cap funds are up 37.9%, and mid-cap funds fetched returns of 29.9%.

Retail investors hike stake in 1,018 NSE-listed firms in Q1FY21

Retail investors hike stake in 1,018 NSE-listed firms in Q1FY21

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

Though retail investors accounted for a larger number of outstanding shares of the NSE-listed companies at 15.29 per cent, the combined value of their holding was Rs 9.16 trillion. This was much lower than the value of holding of FPIs and DIIs.

Pending probe, NSE sets aside Rs 4K-crore co-location revenue

Pending probe, NSE sets aside Rs 4K-crore co-location revenue

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2020

The market watchdog had directed that pending completion of the probe, revenues from the co-location facility - starting September 2016 - be transferred to a separate bank account.

More trouble for Franklin Templeton MF schemes

More trouble for Franklin Templeton MF schemes

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

Due to default in payment, the securities of FICL and NDIL will be valued at zero basis AMFI standard hair cut matrix, and interest accrued and due will be fully provided.

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2020

According to experts, work from home, volatility in stock markets worldwide, and redemption pressures compelled investors to defer new investment plans.

MF distribution payouts at 3-year low

MF distribution payouts at 3-year low

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2020

The payouts were 22 per cent lower than the previous year's tally of Rs 7,938 crore.

Mutual fund investors to pay stamp duty from July 1

Mutual fund investors to pay stamp duty from July 1

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2020

Investors who issued units in liquid and overnight funds, as well as those with a short-term holding of less than 30 days, are likely to be impacted the most, say experts.

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2020

The country was, in February, put on the list of jurisdictions that require increased monitoring. These are done to counter money-laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in a more efficient manner.

Large fund houses get bigger slice of debt pie

Large fund houses get bigger slice of debt pie

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2020

After the Franklin Templeton episode, investor confidence has been shaken. Known brands have become more relevant to investors, as long as this psychological impact lasts.

New products that MFs plan to launch soon

New products that MFs plan to launch soon

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2020

ICICI MF recently filed for an ETF that will track the Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index. It is part of the suite of smart-beta indices with the NSE, with the portfolio designed using a combination of two factors.

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Why RBI said no to NBFCs with funds from Mauritius

Rediff.com   29 May 2020

The RBI is of the view that it cannot carry out satisfactory due diligence for granting registration because the funding is from a jurisdiction that has been identified by FATF as having weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.