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Gold rush
ETF-driven rise in gold demand needs watching
India is said to plan new platform for bond derivative trades
Bond forwards are widely used by Indian insurers to hedge interest-rate risk. Banks typically sell the contracts, agreeing to deliver securities at a fixed price on a future date
SEBI proposes allowing online bond platforms to provide access to overseas-listed debt
While SEBI-registered brokers can operate in IFSCs after registering with IFSCA, online bond platforms are currently barred from offering IFSC-regulated products
NSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts to bring transparency, boost participation in gold market
NSE stated that the launch, effective from May 4, 2026, is expected to bridge the gap between physical gold and financial markets by offering a regulated and secure platform for trading in gold
SEBI proposes alignment of securitisation norms with RBI framework
SEBI proposes aligning securitisation norms with RBI regulations, easing restrictions and enhancing governance for improved market functionality.
Newly appointed DG Rohit Jain given charge of 10 RBI Depts
Rohit Jain appointed Deputy Governor of RBI, overseeing 10 departments including Financial Markets Regulation and External Investments.
NSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts to formalise India’s gold market; successfully dematerialises 1 kg gold bar
The National Stock Exchange introduced Electronic Gold Receipts, enabling dematerialised gold trading backed by physical assets in regulated vaults. The initiative enhances transparency, liquidity, and accessibility, bridging physical gold with financial mark…
Fed up or down with Don? How independent Trump nominee Kevin Warsh will be as Fed chair matters far beyond the US
A major global financial moment is approaching as attention turns to the US Federal Reserve leadership transition and its wider impact on monetary policy. Federal Reserve is set for a leadership change as Kevin Warsh has been nominated by Donald Trump to repl…
ml4t-india added to PyPI
Algorithmic trading for Indian markets (NSE, BSE) on top of the ml4t-* ecosystem
Why BMC, India’s richest civic body, is raising money from capital markets for the first time
The BMC has officially begun issuing municipal bonds to ensure Mumbai's mega-projects, from sewage treatment to coastal road, don't hit a financial dead end.