Sebi board allows investment advisers, research analysts to charge advance fees for up to a year

Capital markets regulator Sebi board on Monday decided to allow investment advisers and research analysts to charge advance fees for up to one year.

Planning your investments for FY26? Here’s what mutual fund experts recommend

Mutual fund experts advise a cautious, long-term approach for FY26 due to uncertainties like global trade policies, economic growth, and changes in FPI sentiment. Those with low-risk tolerance should focus on debt funds, while those managing volatility can consider equity. Experts recommend an 80:20 equity-to-debt ratio for long-term investors, 70:30 for medium-term, and 100% debt for short-term investors.

Sebi panel to vet conflict of interest rules

The Sebi board meeting on Monday also approved proposals to ease the compliance burden on foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and rules on the appointment of key personnel at stock exchanges, clearing firms and depositories.

Indian market not so volatile despite global challenges: Pandey

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said Indian equity markets are not so volatile despite the turmoil being witnessed across the world. He said the volatility index (VIX) value in India is less than 14 at the current juncture, which is about the same level as in September last year.