SEBI Proposes Sweeping Fee Structure Reforms For Mutual Funds

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed major changes in the mutual fund industry to bring more transparency and reduce investor costs. A new consultation paper suggests that statutory levies such as Securities Transaction Tax (STT), Goods & Services Tax (GST), Stamp

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Asia-Pacific Markets Surge on US-China Trade Hopes

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Asian stock markets rallied sharply on Monday, driven by growing optimism that the Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting could yield a favourable trade agreement. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index climbed over 2 % to cross 50,000 for the first time, while South Korea’s KOSPI and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also registered strong gains. Trade Optimism Drives […]

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Gold Drops As US-China Trade Progress Reduces Safe-Haven Demand

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Global gold prices extended their decline as progress in trade talks between the United States and China reduced investor appetite for safe-haven assets. Spot gold slipped by around 0.7% to near US $4,083 an ounce in early Singapore trade and posted a weekly loss of 3.3%, its first since mid-August. Trade Talks And Market Impact […]

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Foreign Investors Ramp Up Buying In Indian Markets

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have shifted to net buying in Indian markets this month, after a prolonged period of selling. Data up to October 25 shows that FII net selling through exchanges stood at a modest ₹3,363 crore, while investments via the primary market reached around ₹10,692 crore, marking a notable change in sentiment. Drivers […]

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Sensex Ends 484 Points Higher

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

The BSE Sensex climbed 484 points on Friday, while the Nifty 50 crossed the 25,700 mark to close at a fresh one-year high. Key winners and movers Stocks such as Asian Paints and Mahindra & Mahindra saw double-digit gains of around 4% and 3% respectively. Among financials and energy names, Reliance, HDFC Bank, and ICICI […]

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Asian Markets Tumble on U.S.-China Tension

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

On Monday, Asian stock markets fell sharply as doubts resurfaced over escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. Key Indexes Slide In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index dropped nearly 3.5%. In mainland China, the CSI 300 Index fell about 1.8%. The Shanghai Composite also declined. Trigger: Trade Escalation The sell-off came after […]

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Gold Tops $4,000 Amid Global Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Gold prices crossed the $4,000 per ounce mark for the first time on October 8, as investors rushed towards safe-haven assets amid rising economic and geopolitical concerns. Spot gold touched $4,011, while December futures climbed above $4,030. What’s Driving the Rally The surge is being fueled by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, […]

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Asian Markets Soar on Japan Rally, Gold Surge

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Asian stock markets jumped to record highs on Monday, led by a strong rally in Japan and a sharp rise in gold. Investors responded to news of a new pro-stimulus leadership in Tokyo and growing demand for safe assets amid global uncertainty. Japan Drives Rally Japan’s Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 4%, pushing to […]

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Indian Markets End Higher Despite Trump’s Tariff Announcement

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Indian stock markets closed in the green on Wednesday, brushing off concerns triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Indian goods. Both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 posted gains, reflecting investor confidence in domestic economic fundamentals despite global trade tensions. The BSE Sensex rose 385 points to end at 75,145, […]

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Markets Slump as Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on India

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Indian stock markets declined after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from India starting August 1. The new trade measure, coupled with a penalty for India’s continued energy and defense ties with Russia, has triggered investor caution across sectors. Sensex and Nifty See Mixed Movement On July 29, the Sensex dropped […]