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The net inflow into equity mutual funds surged 24 per cent to Rs 23,587 crore in June, reversing the declining trend of the last five months, driven by strong equity market performance across segments, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Wednesday. Also, the latest fund infusion by investors… Continue reading Equity MF inflow rises 24% to `23,587 cr in June: AMFI data

WITH 100 per cent FDI permitted under the automatic route in shipping and shipbuilding, and fiscal incentives offered by the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City, India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors, a top government official has said. Key benefits include a 10-year tax holiday, zero GST on ship imports,… Continue reading India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors: Govt

As the global fintech landscape rapidly evolves, blockchain-based stockbroking platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood are beginning to redefine how retail investors access financial markets. These platforms, originally built to trade crypto-assets, are now venturing into tokenised stocks, fractional ownership, and cross-border investing often outside traditional regulatory frameworks. In India, this development is attracting the… Continue reading Blockchain-Based Stockbroking: A New Frontier or Regulatory Red Flag?

India’s capital markets are undergoing a critical regulatory recalibration. Following the recent crackdown on global trading firm Jane Street for alleged misuse of the algo-trading ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has turned its attention to a broader sweep of high-frequency trading (HFT) firms and proprietary desks operating in the Indian markets.… Continue reading After Jane Street: SEBI Tightens Oversight on High-Frequency Traders

As the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) commemorates 150 years of existence, it stands not just as Asia’s oldest stock exchange, but as a testament to India’s remarkable journey from a colonial economy to one of the world’s fastest-growing financial markets. From humble beginnings under a banyan tree in Mumbai in 1875 to becoming a cornerstone… Continue reading BSE at 150: Celebrating the Companies That Shaped the Sensex and India’s Economic Journey

As the much-awaited IPO of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) nears, excitement among retail investors is palpable. However, recent reports, including insights from NDTV Profit, suggest that pre-IPO investors in NSDL may face a lock-in period, raising important questions for those considering or already holding unlisted shares in the company. At RURASH Financials, we believe… Continue reading NSDL IPO: Understanding the Lock-In Dynamics Before You Invest

The Indian financial ecosystem is undergoing a quiet yet impactful transformation Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), operating out of GIFT City, are emerging as indirect capital enablers for India’s micro and small enterprises (MSMEs). As highlighted in a recent report by The Hindu Business Line, this trend is more than just a regulatory breakthrough; it is… Continue reading GIFT City AIFs: Powering MSME Growth through Alternative Capital

The unlisted securities market, known for offering pre-IPO investment opportunities with high return potential, is currently witnessing a sharp correction triggered largely by recent developments surrounding HDB Financial Services, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank. Once among the most sought-after unlisted stocks, HDB Financial has seen a notable price dip in the grey market amid uncertainties… Continue reading Correction in Unlisted Stocks: What HDB Financial’s Listing Delay Means for Investors

India’s ₹58 trillion mutual fund industry is on the brink of a structural shift, and at the forefront of this disruption stands a formidable partnership Jio-BlackRock. According to recent reports, the joint venture between Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Financial Services and global asset management giant BlackRock Inc. is gearing up to introduce a new paradigm in… Continue reading Jio-BlackRock Alliance: Redefining India’s Mutual Fund Landscape with a Low-Cost Disruption

The Indian mutual fund industry may be on the brink of a structural transformation. As per recent reports, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is exploring regulatory relaxations aimed at facilitating smoother entry and operations for new mutual fund players. The move is expected to boost competition, drive innovation, and widen access to… Continue reading SEBI Mulls Relaxation in Mutual Fund Business Norms: What It Means for AMCs and Investors