New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Centre on Monday notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), announcing a fresh corpus of Rs 10,000 crore aimed at boosting venture and growth capital availability for startups across the country. The move builds on the performance of the earlier Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS 1.0), which was launched in 2016 under the Startup India Action Plan to bridge funding gaps and catalyse domestic capital in the startup ecosystem.Under the new scheme, the Rs 10…
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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that India continues to remain an open and compelling destination for global capital, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a rapidly expanding investor base, and a reform-oriented policy environment.The SEBI chief was speaking at an interactive session — jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Consulate General of India (CGI) — with global…
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has uncovered a case in which a stock broking licence was allegedly used as a front to run a Ponzi-like scheme, luring investors with promises of assured monthly returns of 10–12 per cent.In an order issued against Trdez Investment Private Limited, the regulator said investors were misled into believing that several entities — including Infinite Beacon, IB Prop Desk and Sispay TFS — were linked to the SEBI-registered b…
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Manappuram Finance Limited on Wednesday said that it has reported a violation of its code of conduct under insider trading rules, involving a transaction carried out through the portfolio management services (PMS) account of one of its independent directors.The company said the trade was linked to Abhijit Sen, who serves as an Independent and Non-Executive Director and is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee.According to the disclosure, the transaction took place on Fe…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India’s market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday announced a one-time relaxation for public issuances, acknowledging that ongoing geopolitical tensions — particularly in the Middle East — have slowed fundraising activity and reduced investor participation.Under existing regulations, companies are required to launch their public issues within 12 to 18 months from the date SEBI issues its observations on their offer documents.However, …
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) India’s primary market activity picked up sharply in March 2026, with as many as 38 companies filing preliminary IPO papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).The number marks a significant increase compared with 22 filings in March 2025 and 16 in March 2024, SEBI data showed, pointing to a strengthening pipeline of public issues.Market participants attributed the spike to a mix of rising confidence among issuers and the strategic timing of filings to…
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) The Indian stock markets appear to be transitioning into a consolidation phase with high volatility and low visibility, according to analysts.Global developments continued to dictate market direction, particularly the evolving US-Iran conflict, which kept crude oil prices volatile and elevated. This, in turn, raised concerns over inflation and fiscal stability for import-dependent economies like India.“While domestic flows and technical supports are providing stability, …
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has revised the order-to-trade ratio (OTR) framework for the equity derivatives options segment, with the changes set to come into effect from April 6, in line with SEBI guidelines issued earlier this year.Under the revised criteria, orders placed within a range of (+/-)40 per cent of the last traded price (LTP) of the options premium or (+/-)Rs 20, whichever is higher, will be exempt from the framework for imposing penalties on high OTR.T…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) In a significant regulatory move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Thursday proposed bringing back open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, following recent changes in the tax framework.In a consultation paper, the market regulator suggested that companies should once again be allowed to repurchase their shares directly from the secondary market as an additional option under existing buyback rules.This method had been discontinued earlier due to …
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India’s alternative investment industry is set for strong expansion, with total assets under management (AUM) expected to grow to around $276 billion by 2030 from $152 billion in December 2025, a new report said on Tuesday.The CareEdge Ratings report highlighted that this momentum is likely to continue, driven by rising domestic wealth, improving financial awareness and a supportive regulatory environment.The report noted that India is on track to become the world’…