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India’s stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, for Maha Shivratri holiday, pausing trading in equities, derivatives, and commodity markets. This is the first trading holiday of the 2025 calendar year. Maha Shivratri is an annual Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed as a public holiday across India. Mahashivratri Holiday: …

India’s markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has proposed new measures to tighten position limits for equity stock derivatives and introduce stricter regulations for index derivatives. The move aims to curb excessive risk build-up and potential manipulation in the derivatives market. Stricter Position Limits for Single-Stock Derivatives In a consultation paper …

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed penalties totalling ₹50 lakhs on 3 foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) for exceeding the prescribed limits on short-term investments in debt securities. In 3 separate orders issued on Monday, SEBI levied a fine of ₹20 lakh each on Nexpact Ltd and AIRD Investment Commercial LLC, while …

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a new framework for InvITs. The proposed framework streamlines the process of fast-track follow-on offerings by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) in order to make fundraising more efficient. Proposal by SEBI The …

With global electric vehicle (EV) markets like China and Europe nearing saturation, major players such as Tesla, BYD, and Vinfast are turning to India, where EV adoption remains in its early stages. India’s low penetration of electric passenger vehicles and improving infrastructure present a significant growth opportunity. While domestic brands focus on mass-market EVs, global …

The Nifty Smallcap 100 Index, designed to track the performance of the small-cap segment, is witnessing a challenging month. As of 2:39 PM on February 24, 2025, the index is down nearly 1%, with 78 out of 100 stocks in the red. Notably, 65 stocks are trading with losses ranging from -3% to 0%, reflecting …

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced changes to its benchmark Nifty 50 index, with Jio Financial Services Ltd. (JFS) and Zomato Ltd. set to be added, while Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Britannia Industries Ltd. will be removed. These changes will take effect from March 28, 2025, as part of the semi-annual index …

The Indian stock market ended lower on Monday, with both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 dropping over 1%. The Sensex fell by 856.65 points (1.14%), closing at 74,454.41 after trading between 74,907.04 and 74,387.44. Similarly, the Nifty50 declined by 242.55 points (1.06%), finishing at 22,553.35. It reached a high of 22,668.05 and a low …

The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) is designed to reflect the performance of India’s financial sector. It comprises 20 stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), including banks, financial institutions, housing finance, insurance, and other financial services companies. The index is computed using the free float market capitalisation method, meaning its value is derived …

The Nifty Bank Index consists of the most liquid and large Indian banking stocks. It serves as a key benchmark for tracking the capital market performance of Indian banks and is widely used by investors and market participants. The index follows the free float market capitalisation method and comprises a maximum of 12 companies listed …