V. Keshavdev

1 week ago | fortuneindia.com | Sourav Majumdar |V. Keshavdev |Ashutosh Kumar

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is taking a measured view of whether the accelerated settlement mechanism from T+1 to T+0 is essential for the market’s long-term architecture or simply a technological milestone that doesn’t require universal adoption. In a candid conversation with Fortune India, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey firmly pushed back against the idea that shortening the settlement cycle is turning the market into a trader’s arena. “That comparison is not appropriate.

1 week ago | fortuneindia.com | Sourav Majumdar |V. Keshavdev |Ashutosh Kumar

The new Sebi chief believes that transition to T+0 enhances investor protection by ensuring that clearing corporations directly credit securities to demat accounts, bypassing intermediaries. “Securities are safe because the clearing corporation directly credits them to your demat account, not through brokers. To that extent, this system is superior in terms of investor protection, money protection, and securities protection,” he said.

Jan 11, 2025 | fortuneindia.com | V. Keshavdev

IN THE FIRST SEVEN MONTHS of FY25, equity inflows into mutual funds have seen a remarkable surge, reaching ₹3.07 lakh crore. Among the various categories, thematic and sectoral funds have clearly been the standout performers, pulling in an impressive ₹1.08 lakh crore. These funds have captured investor interest by focusing on specific themes and growth-oriented sectors, reflecting a more strategic and focused approach to investing.

Jan 10, 2025 | fortuneindia.com | V. Keshavdev

A viral clip from a town hall meeting at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has reignited the heated debate on work-life balance, following on the heels of N. R. Narayana Murthy’s advocacy for a 70-hour workweek. S. N. Subrahmanyan (SNS), the 64-year-old CEO of L&T, who leads a ₹2.21 lakh crore revenue-generating behemoth, was seen suggesting employees work on Sundays and questioning the value of extended leisure time.

Jan 9, 2025 | fortuneindia.com | V. Keshavdev

THE RELATIONSHIP between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the finance ministry has often been marked by a delicate push-and-pull, a dynamic that past governors have humorously highlighted.