Why Indians aren’t giving up on SIPs despite muted market returns

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Weak stock market returns? Foreign investors continuing to sell? SIP investors have simply carried on, making their monthly investments without missing a beat.According to a recent JP Morgan report, Dalal Street having a sluggish run over the past two financial years, money has continued to flow steadily…

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SEBI’s new ease-of-business push: What may change for stock exchanges, brokers

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a comprehensive review of regulations governing stock exchanges, clearing corporations and commodity derivatives exchanges. The exercise includes a proposed overhaul of technology-related rules as part of efforts to improve ease of doing business and reduce compliance burdens in the securities market.In a press release issued…

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US stock markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs as oil prices ease on US-Iran deal hopes

Investor sentiment received a boost after weekend talks between the United States and Iran. US Vice President JD Vance said the discussions had created a “good foundation for a successful final deal”. US stocks traded near record levels on Monday as easing oil prices and optimism over progress in US-Iran talks helped support investor sentiment,…

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Record buys from Russia, stocking up on crude: How India is managing its oil supply amid Hormuz closure, US-Iran conflict

India’s state-owned refiners have already lined up sufficient crude supplies for roughly two months. (AI image) US-Iran war: India, importing around 90% of its crude needs, is stocking up on oil even as hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening completely stay. India has diversified its crude oil procurement, and stepped up imports in a…

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Oil prices today: Crude falls after US-Iran talks in Switzerland conclude; Brent below $80

Oil prices slip. Photo credit: Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday after US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in global energy markets.Brent crude futures were down $1.53, or 1.90 per cent, at $79.04 per barrel. Prices had earlier…

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