Context: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a government-owned financier, has filed an insolvency petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)  against Gensol Engineering over a ₹510 crore loan default. Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) outlines the process for initiating a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by a financial creditor. It allows a financial creditor, either individually or jointly with others, to file an application with the Adjudicating Authority (NCLT) when a corporate debtor defaults on a financial debt.  Key Provisions of Section 7 IBC Significance of Section 7 IBC

Context: Investor sentiment is shifting away from small cap and mid cap (SMID) funds towards largecap-oriented schemes, particularly flexicap funds, amid ongoing market volatility and correction in the SMID space. Understanding Market Capitalization SEBI’s Classification of Market Capitalization (2017 Guidelines) Category Market Cap Range Ranking by Market Cap Large-cap ₹20,000 crores and above Top 1 to 100 companies Mid-cap ₹5,000 crores to ₹20,000 crores 101st to 250th companies Small-cap Below ₹5,000 crores 251st company onwards Large-Cap Companies Mid-Cap Companies Small-Cap Companies Comparison: Large-cap vs Mid-cap vs Small-cap Funds Parameter Large-cap Funds Mid-cap Funds Small-cap Funds Risk Profile Low risk, ideal for conservative investors Moderate risk High risk Volatility & Liquidity Low volatility, high liquidity Moderate volatility and liquidity High volatility, low liquidity Returns & Growth ~7% average returns (last 5 years), steady ~10.28% average returns, moderate growth ~14.74% average returns, high growth

Context: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a public warning to investors about Strata, a commercial real estate investment platform, after it voluntarily surrendered its Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM Reit) licence. SEBI’s Guidelines on Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced new regulations to facilitate the creation of Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs), providing greater access to real estate investments for smaller investors. What is an SM REIT? Key Features of SM REITs Significance of SM REITs Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) Key Components of an InvIT

Context: India is now the most preferred equity market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to BofA Securities’ May 2025 Fund Manager Survey (FMS), outperforming Japan, China, and other regional peers. Key Survey Findings Focus Themes in India Market Sentiment and Economic Outlook Survey Methodology BS

Context: On May 15, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) relaxed eligibility norms for the composition of internal audit teams of Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) to expand the pool of qualified professionals. Key Changes Introduced Objective of the Change Impact BS

Context: The number of Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) cancellations in India more than tripled to 162.3 lakh in April 2025 compared to March. Contrary to perceptions of investor panic amid market volatility, this spike was primarily due to a SEBI circular enforcing stricter rules on failed SIP payments. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a disciplined method of investing in mutual funds, allowing investors to invest a fixed amount at regular intervals instead of a lump sum. SIPs help investors build wealth gradually through consistent and automated investments. What is SIP in Mutual Funds? How Does SIP Work? Example: SIP vs Lump Sum Suppose you want to invest ₹1 lakh in a mutual fund: Types of Systematic Investment Plans Key Benefits of SIP SEBI Circular on SIP Invalidations BS

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