From 10 am today, Gen Z investors and other market activists are set to stage a protest at the Nepal Securities Board (SEBON). The demonstration aims to

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Monthly production reporting is useful, but without visibility on import contracts, policy timing will remain reactive rather than anticipatory. by G. Chandrashekhar, BasisPointInsight.com

India’s capital markets are evolving rapidly, demanding a regulatory framework that is both modern and market-responsive. by Indra Chourasia, BasisPointInsight.com

PJM has submitted a proposal to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as part of its Periodic Review process, aiming to balance affordability with the need for secure generation investment in order to ensure future grid reliability. The proposed revisions to its capacity auction rules, developed jointly with the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, received broad support from PJM stakeholders and would establish zone-specific caps ranging from $483/MW-day to $785/MW-day, while capping overall auction prices at approximately $550/MW-day for the 2028/2029 delivery year.

SEBI’s proposed overhaul of mutual fund rules is a long-overdue reset that puts transparency and investor value at the centre of the industry’s economics. Now, the regulator must hold its idea. by Sri...

A smaller, simpler futures contract could save retail traders from the complexity, capital and cost traps of the options market. by Sanjay Mansabdar, BasisPointInsight.com

Private credit funds are fast becoming India’s third pillar of capital—flexible, disciplined, and the quiet architects of its next growth cycle. by Chandrika Soyantar, BasisPointInsight.com

A fresh wave of protest is brewing in Nepal’s stock market. Led by investor Dipendra Agrawal, the “Walk Kathmandu” campaign is preparing to push the Nepal

The PJM Interconnection faces potential withdrawal threats from several states, but a closer examination of federal regulations and state laws suggests that such actions may be legally vulnerable. A review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) 2006 decision on Louisville Gas and Electric's withdrawal from MISO highlights the complexities surrounding RTO exits, emphasizing that FERC's authority over transmission plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for withdrawal, and that states may not have sufficient grounds to compel utilities to leave PJM without carefully re-evaluating their approach.

Rethinking our trade relationship with the U.S. should be paired with reform to our competition policy. The Competition Act must be understood in the context of Mulroney’s efforts at trade liberalizat...

Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, recently argued that the stock market currently overvalues a handful of tech giants – including Nvidia and Microsoft –...

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