Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Both indices closed nearly 2% lower. This decline followed a surge in crude oil prices and heightened tensions in West Asia. Foreign fund outflows and selling in major bank stocks also contributed to the market’s fall. Investors are now awaiting key inflation data from the US and India.Read More
India’s market regulator Sebi has introduced a simplified certification for employees in non-core research roles, aiming to ease business operations. Staff involved in sales and client interaction will now take a lighter NISM module, while those directly preparing research reports remain under the existing stringent examination. This reform reduces compliance burdens for client-facing roles, fostering greater participation in research-related activities.Read More
The Reserve Bank of India will inject Rs 50,000 crore into the banking system on March 13. This is part of a larger Rs 1 lakh crore Open Market Operation purchase of government securities. The move aims to manage liquidity ahead of expected outflows from advance tax and GST payments.Read More
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath highlighted a structural shift in India’s options market, with a surge in weekly options trading making hedging difficult. Trading has concentrated in ultra-short-term contracts, reducing liquidity in longer-dated options crucial for risk management, especially during geopolitical volatility.Read More
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust’s Rs 6,000-crore IPO saw 16% subscription on day one, with institutional investors showing stronger interest. The InvIT, backed by NHAI, aims to unlock highway asset potential and offers a long-term investment in five toll roads. This public offering is a significant step towards broader participation in India’s highway development.Read More
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