Value Research Online

A look back at this month's headlines

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

From Nifty 50's profit jump to China's housing lull, here's what made the news this monthFrom Nifty 50's profit jump to China's housing lull, here's what made the news this month

Subhash Chandra settled Rs 22,006 cr claims for Rs 6.5 cr

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:42:13 +0530

Subhash Chandra's Rs 22,006 crore guarantee claims were settled for Rs 6.5 crore. Here's what the case reveals about personal guarantees and lender risk.

Your debt fund has a new name. What does it mean?

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:41:12 +0530

Several debt funds have changed names under SEBI’s new category framework. Here’s what the changes mean for your investment, SIP, tax and holding period.

Succession plans do not stop the fall

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:23:07 +0530

Godrej Consumer named Aasif Malbari as CEO after Sudhir Sitapati's exit, yet the stock hit its lower circuit. Here's what investors should assess.

The stock market's close is now an auction

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:01:55 +0530

The NSE has changed how F&O stocks close each day. Learn how the closing auction works, why it reduces tracking error and what traders should do.

News roundup: This month's biggest stories

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

From exports hitting a record high to an increase in AI spending, here's what made the headlines.From exports hitting a record high to an increase in AI spending, here's what made the

Zepto's IPO is off. The mutual funds you own did it for you

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:47:26 +0530

Zepto delayed its IPO after mutual funds valued it far below its last private round. Here is what Zepto's valuation reset means for you investors.

When a mutual fund investor dies

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:41:39 +0530

SEBI and AMFI have fixed the three most common reasons inheritance claims get stuck. Here is the full process for nominees, joint holders and legal heirs to claim units.

Small savings rates steady for the tenth quarter in a row

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:25:06 +0530

PPF, SCSS, NSC and others stay unchanged for July-September 2026 quarter

Telecom or tech? That one call decides what Jio is worth

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:03:12 +0530

Jio's Rs 30,000 crore IPO is a fresh issue with Rs 27,500 crore earmarked for debt repayment. The real question is whether the market will value it as telecom or tech.

SEBI may stop disclosing what fund houses pay their bosses

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:58:13 +0530

For a decade, fund houses named what each top executive earned. SEBI now wants to merge those into one total, hiding whether a CEO takes Rs 5 crore or Rs 25 crore.

The TV expert was selling you his shares

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:35:40 +0530

SEBI found Bhasin bought stocks before recommending them on air and sold within minutes of his calls. Unlawful gains of Rs 11.37 crore were impounded across 12 accounts.

Equity fund flows cool 40% in May; debt funds bleed

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:54:43 +0530

Equity inflows hit a one-year low of Rs 22,908 crore in May 2026 as debt funds saw Rs 96,949 crore in outflows. See how every fund category fared, per AMFI.

RBI is offering NRIs up to 7% on dollar deposits

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:24:16 +0530

RBI has opened a window for NRIs to earn 5.5 to 7 per cent on dollar deposits, tax-free in India, until September 30. Here is how it works and what to compare it against.

FIIs flee, rupee at record low: India woos foreign money

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:26:11 +0530

FIIs have sold Rs 2.5 lakh crore in 2026 and the rupee hit a record low. India's response: tax breaks on G-Secs for foreign investors and a Rs 25 crore cap on gold ETFs.

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%; raises inflation forecast

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:24:14 +0530

RBI's MPC paused rates for the third time, raised FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1 per cent and trimmed GDP growth to 6.6 per cent, citing geopolitical risks and monsoon uncertainty.

Deals, shutdowns and spending: The month in markets

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

From Sun Pharma's record overseas buyout to Paytm Bank's shutdown, a flurry of deals, investments and regulatory actions signals a market in full motion

Your salary may soon flow straight into a mutual fund

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:20:01 +0530

SEBI's May 20 draft circular proposes allowing employer payroll deductions, distributor commissions in units and donations through mutual funds. Comments open till June 10.

Mirae Asset steps into SIF with a hybrid long-short fund

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:27:10 +0530

The fund blends collar equity, arbitrage and high-quality debt under the SIF framework. NFO opens May 20 to June 3. Minimum investment is Rs 10 lakh. Here is how it works.

Sensex up 7%. Mid caps up 14%. Investors responded.

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:04:58 +0530

Equity funds drew Rs 38,440 crore, hybrid funds rebounded to Rs 20,565 crore and SIPs held at Rs 31,115 crore in April 2026. Here is what the AMFI data actually signals.