Last Updated: March 11, 2024, 13:53 IST
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Since the start of 2023, the Nifty small-cap 100 and mid-cap 100 have risen 58% and 54%, respectively, outperforming the 23% rise in the benchmark Nifty 50
There could also be pockets of irrational exuberance in the Indian fairness markets, the markets regulator mentioned on Monday, referring to considerations over stretched valuations of small- and mid-cap shares and enormous inflows into mutual funds investing in these segments.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has urged mutual fund trustees take a look at whether or not lump sum investments into the small- and mid-cap funds are acceptable.
It will not be acceptable to permit the froth to maintain constructing, SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch mentioned on Monday.
Recently, the markets regulator directed mutual funds to reveal stress check outcomes of small- and mid-cap funds from March 15, to evaluate the time taken to exit positions in occasions of stress.
Since the start of 2023, the Nifty small-cap 100 and mid-cap 100 have risen 58% and 54%, respectively, outperforming the 23% rise in the benchmark Nifty 50.
Despite considerations over elevated inflows into the segments, small-caps led the cost amongst fairness mutual fund inflows in February, information from an business physique confirmed on Friday.
SEBI additionally mentioned on Monday that it has acquired suggestions that some entities could also be misusing provisions of small and medium enterprises’ listings. The market regulator is gathering proof on considerations of value manipulation in the phase.
The markets regulator mentioned an elective T+0 settlement will probably be launched from the top of March, offering a chance for buyers to settle their inventory market trades on the identical day.
The transfer is aimed toward making certain markets don’t lose competitiveness to any ‘grey’ market, Madhabi Puri Buch mentioned.
