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Mainboard IPOs made a strong comeback in May, signal renewed strength in Indian markets
Mumbai, July 4: India's capital markets saw a fresh wave of momentum in May 2025, with the mainboard IPO segment bouncing back after a two-month pause, NSE's Market Pulse data showed on Friday.
Gujarat becomes third Indian state to cross 1 cr stock market investors, after Maharashtra and UP: NSE
New Delhi, July 3: The number of people joining stock markets are surging continuously in India, now Gujarat has become the third Indian state to cross the 1-crore mark in registered investors, according to the latest data released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
NSE IX signs MoU with Cyprus Stock Exchange to enhance bilateral capital market collaboration
New Delhi, June 16: The NSE International Exchange and Cyprus Stock Exchange signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an aim to enable Cross and Dual Listings and to enhance bilateral Capital Market Collaboration.This MoU was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus and in presence of Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, during the roundtable event "Advancing a Strategic Economic Partnership" in Limassol, Cyprus.During the event, PM Modi remarked, "I am pleased to know that the Cyprus Stock Exchange and NSE have agreed to collaborate in Gujarat's GIFT City.""This strategic partnership underscores growing interest in connecting Indian and European capital markets via GIFT City and reinforces India's ambition to position GIFT City as a leading global financial hub," NSE said in a release.
NSE awaits no objection certificate from SEBI to start DRHP process: Ashish Chauhan
Mumbai, June 10: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is waiting for the no objection certificate (NOC) from the capital markets regulator and once it is received, the stock exchange would begin the process of filing its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for a much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of NSE, has said.
Foreign diplomats gain insights into India's robust financial infrastructure, market reforms
New Delhi, June 9: India's robust financial infrastructure, market reforms, and the growing significance of Indian capital markets on the global stage was discussed in detail during a first-of-its-kind interaction held between the Heads of Foreign Mission in Delhi and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), in New Delhi on Monday.
Retail investors invested more than FPIs over past two decades: National Stock Exchange MD & CEO
New India, May 22: National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Thursday said retail investors in India -- either directly or through Mutual Funds -- have held more money than the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) over the past 20 years.
One third of India's Gen Z participating in securities market: SEBI Chief
New Delhi, May 22: The demographic dividend of India is presenting a unique opportunity to deepen and broaden India's capital markets says Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
NSE IPO issues to be resolved soon and we will move forward: SEBI Chief
New Delhi, May 22: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, on Thursday said that the pending issues surrounding the National Stock Exchange (NSE) initial public offering (IPO) will be resolved soon, and the regulator will move forward with the process.
India's capital markets projected to grow steadily in FY26: Report
Mumbai, May 20: India's capital markets are projected to grow steadily in FY26, supported by expected GDP growth of 6.2–6.5 per cent and strong domestic demand, according to a new report released on Tuesday.
Department of Economic Affairs amends rules giving regulatory clarity to enhance ease of doing business for brokers
New Delhi, May 19: The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, amended Rule 8 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules (SCRR), 1957, via Gazette Notification G.S.R. 318(E).
Capital markets play key role in propelling growth: Ajay Tamta
New Delhi, May 1: Minister of State Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Thursday emphasised the significant contribution of capital markets and commodity markets in financing the economy.
SEBI proposes demat rule for key IPO shareholders to curb physical share risks
Mumbai, May 1: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new rule that could make it compulsory for certain key shareholders to hold their shares in demat form before a company files for an initial public offering (IPO).
SEBI to review existing regulations, remove outdated ones: Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Mumbai, April 17: Stressing the need for an optimum regulation in the financial markets, the new SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday that they will review existing regulations, besides removing those that are outdated.
SEBI reduces timeline to complete rights issues to 23 days, effective from April 7
Mumbai, March 12: In a bid to help companies raise capital faster, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the timeline for completing rights issues to 23 days from 126 days, effective from April 7.
Big reforms on agenda of upcoming SEBI board meet
Mumbai, March 10: In the upcoming first board meeting under the leadership of newly appointed Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is slated to discuss several major regulatory proposals.
SEBI using technology in big way to protect investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Mumbai, March 7: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday that the capital markets regulator aims to improve efficiency and transparency to protect investors with the support of technology.
New SEBI chairman spells out 4-point mantra for capital markets regulator
Mumbai, March 2: The new SEBI Chairperson, Tuhin Kata Pandey, has a four-point mantra in mind -- trust, transparency, teamwork and technology -- for ensuring the continued efficiency of the capital markets regulator.
Trust, transparency, teamwork and technology, SEBI Chief outlines 4 objectives under his Chairmanship
Mumbai, March 1: IAS officer Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who served as Finance and Revenue Secretary in his previous role, has taken charge as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai.
Govt appoints Tuhin Kanta Pandey as new SEBI Chief for 3 years
New Delhi, Feb 27: The appointments committee of the Cabinet on Thursday approved the appointment of Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Indian markets likely to witness 1,000 IPOs in 2 years
Bengaluru, Feb 21: Amid rising consumption and strong GDP growth, Indian markets are likely to witness approximately 1,000 initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next two years across various sectors, a report showed on Friday.
Budget boosts consumption, fiscal prudence, Capex: Report
New Delhi, Feb 3: The Union Budget 2025–26 is crafted as a bold statement of fiscal consolidation and long‐term structural reforms, with the government maintaining the fiscal deficit at 4.4 per cent for FY26 while maintaining investment momentum with capital spending rising by 10 per cent to ₹11.2 lakh crore.
Headcount of investors in India's capital markets leaps from 4.9 crore to 13.2 crore in last 4 years
New Delhi, Jan 31: India's capital markets have demonstrated strong performance, driving capital formation in the real economy, increasing the financialisation of domestic savings, and supporting wealth creation, the Economic Survey 2024-25 stated.
Govt starts search for new SEBI chief as Buch's tenure ends on Feb 28
New Delhi, Jan 27: The Union Ministry of Finance has started the search for a new chairman to head the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as the tenure of incumbent Madhabi Puri Buch ends on February 28.
IPO documents must provide enough information to assess pricing, says SEBI Chief Madhabi Buch
New Delhi, January 21: SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch has highlighted the importance of providing sufficient information in Initial Public Offering (IPO) documents, particularly regarding pricing, to enable investors to make informed decisions.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana to unlock Rs 1.2 trillion opportunity in power sector
New Delhi, January 16: The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana (PM-SGMBY) is expected to create a massive Rs 1.2 trillion opportunity in India's solar power sector, according to a report by SBI Capital Markets.
2-day symposium held at NSE on India's financial markets, its future
Mumbai, January 12: The Securities and Exchange Board of India and National Institute of Securities Markets in collaboration with NSE, BSE, NSDL and CDSL hosted 'Samvad', a two-day symposium on securities market on the theme, 'Capital for Growth', 2025 at NSE in Mumbai.
Seven new IPOs to hit Dalal Street, 6 listings on investors' radar next week
Mumbai, Jan 5: The second week of the New Year 2025 is set to be very busy as seven public issues (mainboard and SMEs) will open to the investors in the stock market and six companies will be listed during the same period.
NSE achieves record numbers of IPOs in 2024
New Delhi, January 3: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday announced that it achieved record numbers of IPOs within Asia and the highest equity capital raised in the primary market globally in the calendar year 2024.
NSE achieves record numbers of IPOs in 2024
New Delhi, January 3: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday announced that it achieved record numbers of IPOs within Asia and the highest equity capital raised in the primary market globally in the calendar year 2024.