The Financial Express -- Markets

Wednesday, December 24 1997

STCI may set up asset management company to float "gilt fund"

The Securities Trading Corporation of India (STCI) is exploring the possibility of setting up an asset management company for floating a "gilt fund". The STCI is considering raising funds from the public and investing these in government papers and, in turn, allot "gilt units" to the investors.

SEBI suggests tough performance norms for registrars

The Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended a set of stringent performance standards that need to be complied with by the registrars. SEBI has stressed upon the need to set up better infrastructure and also asked registrars to comply with the stipulated performance standard.

ISE to station network hub at Navi Mumbai

The newly formed Inter-Connected Stock Exchange of India Ltd (ISE), is poised to set up its shop in Mumbai. To connect the 14 member-bourses of ISE, ICMS has decided to station its network hub at Navi Mumbai, a Mumbai suburb. The ISE is presently in talks for a 10,200 square feet plot in the International Infotech Park (IIP) at Navi Mumbai.

STCI may set up asset management company to float "gilt fund"

Gold, silver end lower on profit-taking; sugar edges up

Caspian Broking starts operations on Mumbai bourse

Gammon India to postpone rights offer

LICMF's assured scheme opens on Jan 7

Mark to Market -- Better H1 shows on pharma scrips health

SEBI to unveil model offer document for funds; other measures in the bag

ISE to station network hub at Navi Mumbai

Sensex rises 25 points on FII buying

Shortage of State Bank shares in paperless form may cramp institutional trades

SEBI suggests tough performance norms for registrars

Tea brokers deny any hand in price rise

For the conservative investor, it is time to book profit at current level

Market Round Up -- Call Money

Crisil assigns P1+ to Wipro, Bajaj Auto Finance debt plans

Standard Ind scrip spurts on dividend, consolidation plans