Sebi to conduct nation-wide investor survey, ropes in Nielsen

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 11:25

The regulator has commissioned the survey to Nielsen India Pvt Ltd, which would collect information from residents in different states and Union territories.

Foreign investors allowed to buy upto 40% in Maruti Suzuki

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 21:36

The Reserve Bank has allowed foreign investors to invest up to 40 percent of the paid up capital in Maruti Suzuki under the Portfolio Investment Scheme.

Arun Jaitley promises global investors 'fairest, predictable' tax regime

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 17:16

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Monday assured global investors of the "fairest and predictable taxation regime" as he invited them to invest in various sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing and defence.

FPIs dump shares worth Rs 7,000 cr from capital markets

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 11:15

This comes on top of a record net outflow of Rs 17,428 crore from equities last month. This was the highest net outflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in a single month since 1997.

Housing lender Indiabulls plans up to $600 mn share offering-terms

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 08:29

The deal has a base size of $500 million, with an option to grow by $100 million to meet additional investors` demand.

China scraps dividend tax for long-term investors

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 18:15

Chinese investors holding a stock for more than one year will be exempted from a 5-percent dividend tax from Tuesday, a move aimed at boosting long term investment following recent stock market collapse in the world's second biggest economy.

India Inc raises Rs 17,000 crore via QIPs in Jan-July

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 15:28

This comes on top of Rs 31,684 crore that was raised by various listed firms by issuance of shares to institutional investors in the entire 2014.

China policymakers try to calm investors as stocks resume trading

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 11:06

Looking to draw a line under wild gyrations in Chinese equity markets, which have fallen 40 percent since mid-June, China`s securities regulator said it would take more steps to ensure stable markets, while government officials said the worst of the volatility was over.

Toshiba posts $318 mn loss in wake of profit-padding scandal

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 08:37

Toshiba left unchanged its previously announced 170 billion yen operating profit on sales of 6.65 trillion yen for its latest fiscal year.

FPIs dump shares worth Rs 4,000-cr in just 4 trading sessions

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 20:09

Foreign investors have pulled out nearly Rs 4,000 crore from the stock markets in the last four trading sessions amid weak GDP numbers and lacklustre global cues.

Investors may pay less for MF products, Amfi plans to cut costs

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 13:07

Besides, it is planning to do away from the current practice of disclosing overall Assets Under Management (AUM) by fund houses and restrict it to only retail AUM.

Sensex plunges 563 points; Rajan says don't be scared of markets volatility

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 22:11

Stressing investors should not be scared of transient volatility in markets, India`s central bank governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said the problems facing the global economy include low productivity and low investments with people saving more and spending less.