Mutual funds caution: Sebi chief warns against fraudulent redemptions; promises incentives for women investors

Markets regulator Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday cautioned the mutual fund industry that beyond market-linked investment risks, operational risks such as fraudulent redemptions by impersonators pose a growing threat to investor confidence.Speaking at an event organised by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), Pandey stressed the need for heightened vigilance, urging…

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Telecom reforms push: Trai develops infra policies for critical communication, EU model cited as benchmark

Infrastructure policies and other elements essential for critical communication in the country are being developed rapidly, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Chairman A K Lahoti said on Friday.Speaking at the Broadband India Forum (BIF) event on critical communications, Lahoti said the regulator has given a series of recommendations to the government to strengthen critical…

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Jobs outlook: 72% of employers plan new hiring in H2 2025, AI seen as catalyst not threat

India’s white-collar job market is expected to see strong momentum in the latter half of 2025, with nearly 72% of employers planning workforce expansion through net new job creation, according to Naukri’s bi-annual Hiring Outlook report released on Friday.The report, based on inputs from 1,300 employers across sectors, said hiring sentiment remains upbeat, with 94%…

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Sebi alert on market frauds; warns against fake FPI-linked schemes, asks investors to stick to registered platforms

Market regulator Sebi on Friday cautioned investors about fraudulent trading schemes being circulated on social media and mobile apps that falsely claim to offer stock market access through foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).In a cautionary statement, Sebi said such schemes are illegal and not endorsed by the regulator, PTI reported. It urged investors to be alert…

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