Fractional shares will let small investors buy big stocks

The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) are considering allowing the issuance and ownership of fractional shares, Mint has reported. This is a concept that’s caught on in the US where such shares have garnered popularity among retail investors. Currently, Indian regulations prohibit ownership of less than …

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Large unlisted companies may be regulated

A key Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) panel is considering devising a regulatory framework for large unlisted companies, including unicorns, to ensure better adoption and tighter scrutiny of corporate governance standards by them, a person aware of the details said. Under the proposed framework, such entities could be mandated to submit quarterly filings of financial …

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RBI governor-headed FSDC-SC resolves to remain vigilant against external vulnerabilities

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das-headed Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC) on Monday resolved to remain vigilant against any build-up in vulnerabilities in the financial system as well as in the broader economy amid uncertain global environment. With a view to strengthening and institutionalising the mechanism for maintaining financial stability, enhancing inter-regulatory coordination …

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