Having successfully implemented the 25 per cent free-float norm for private companies, the Securities and Exchange Board of India now wants the government to pare its holdings in public-sector undertakings to below 75 per cent.
Instead of being carried away by Friday's historic election verdict, savvy investors were seen taking money off the table, after the benchmark Sensex rallied about 1,500 points in intra-day trade.
Reserve requirements, mandatory investment in G-secs under Companies Act may slow lending for HNI investment in IPOs.
However, Deloitte, the latter entity, says regulations don't mandate it to go beyond a basic examination of the books of accounts.
The exchange has written to MCX for greater details on the special audit. BSE has sought the names of related parties, which have been withheld by MCX.
On May 16, the leads will start trickling in from morning but the final result is likely to come only after 3.30 pm, beyond trading time for the equities segment in India.
Could address the concerns over Companies Act provision on the issue
Experts say a turnaround may happen after the general elections.
New regime places more limits on unregulated foreign entities
Smaller players may find it difficult to bear the costs associated with such a requirement.
Three closed-ended equity schemes have been launched in the past month or so and another is set to open soon for subscription.
While some companies, such as HSBC, have closed retail operations, big players such as India Infoline is scaling down.
The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.
The exchange may now look to its real estate business for cash flows
Sahara says awaiting further clarity on issue from regulator, suggests 'human error' or investor confusion led to mismatch.
The value of the index, adjusted from its all-time high for the relative loss in the rupee's value, is close to sub-10,000 levels.
Indian investments in equity and debt account for the second-highest remittances outgo (about a quarter).
With response tepid so far from domestic investors, these funds might soon approach FIPB for approvals.
Markets regulator remains silent but could probe possible violations of takeover code or under fraudulent trade practices, say lawyers.
The regulator acted on the basis of a June 2011 complaint from the Office of the Directorate of Income Tax.
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