As algorithmic trading continues to revolutionise India’s financial markets, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has been actively updating its regulatory framework to address the growing demands of technology-driven trading. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), algo trading has become more sophisticated and widely adopted by retail investors. In 2026, […]

Introduction: When Losses Become Lessons — and Tax Strategy Every investor remembers their first loss. Not because of the money — but because of the emotion. The red numbers on the screen. The quiet hope that tomorrow will be greener. The question every trader asks at least once: “Is there anything I can do about […]

Dreaming of a home in the city? PMAY-U 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0) turns that dream into reality. It is the Government of India’s flagship urban housing scheme aimed at providing affordable pucca homes to eligible EWS, LIG and MIG families. Through central financial assistance and interest subsidy on home loans, PMAY-U […]

In December 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced significant reforms to the National Pension System (NPS). These changes aim to make NPS more flexible, investor-friendly, and suitable for modern retirement planning. Whether you are an existing NPS subscriber, a government employee, a private-sector professional, or a gig worker, these updates directly […]

India’s financial industry is undergoing a meaningful transformation as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) rolls out wide-ranging regulatory reforms. Approved during 2025, these measures span mutual funds, IPOs, stock broking, debt markets, and investor services. The objective is clear: strengthen investor protection, simplify compliance, and modernise India’s capital market framework. Mutual Fund […]

If you’ve ever opened an IPO prospectus and instantly regretted it, you’re not alone. For years, DRHPs have felt like a 400-page obstacle course — part textbook, part compliance manual, and entirely exhausting. SEBI’s latest consultation paper dated 13 November 2025 proposes amendments to the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR) Regulations, 2018 with […]

For anyone actively involved in financial markets, timing is crucial. From choosing the right moment to enter the market to deciding when to square off a position, traders and investors plan their moves carefully, taking into account settlement days, holidays, and market closure timings. Understanding any interruptions in market operations is essential for effective investment […]

When you open an account with any online trading platform, including Share India, one of the very first steps you complete is the KYC process—short for Know Your Customer. While it may appear to be a routine onboarding requirement, KYC is in fact a critical pillar of safe, transparent, and compliant online trading. In today’s […]

A Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) is an investor or investment fund that allocates funds to a country other than the one in which it is registered or headquartered. Primarily used in India and officially acknowledged in China, FIIs encompass a diverse range of entities, such as hedge funds, insurance companies, pension funds, investment banks, and […]

In recent developments, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reportedly taking significant steps to tighten the regulatory framework around algorithmic trading and the use of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in the stock market. These measures aim to enhance transparency, security, and accountability in algo trading practices, which have seen a surge in […]

Liquidity, or the ease with which an investor can convert their fund units into cash, is one of the most noteworthy advantages of mutual funds. Mutual Funds are governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which has put in place detailed rules to guarantee liquidity.The majority of schemes fall under the category of open-end schemes, with liquidity being emphasised as a key characteristic.

Mutual funds have become increasingly popular as a flexible investment tool in recent years. However, different types of mutual funds are available on the market, each with its own rules and procedures. Before undertaking any investment, it is important to understand a Mutual Fund’s different features. One such factor is a mutual fund cut-off time, which directly relates to the Fund’s net asset value.