From April 1, Indian markets face major regulatory changes as higher taxes and stricter funding norms reshape trading. Securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives is rising sharply—150% on futures and 50% on options—while new RBI rules require 100% collateral for bank guarantees in proprietary trading, up from 50%.Read More
FY26 proved turbulent for Indian equities, with the Nifty declining amid geopolitical tensions and volatility. Nearly half of Nifty 50 stocks posted losses, with several heavyweights falling sharply. Weak sentiment, sectoral pressures, and stock-specific challenges defined a difficult year, highlighting broad-based investor pain and market-wide stress.Read More
INOX Air Products, a joint venture between American Air Products and Chemicals and India’s INOX Group, is gearing up for a significant $1 billion IPO in Mumbai. The industrial and medical gas maker has appointed Kotak, JPMorgan, and Citi to manage the offering.Read More
India’s IPO market in FY26 has seen a sharp downturn, with nearly two-thirds of listings trading below issue price. Weak market conditions, stretched valuations and cautious investor sentiment have weighed on performance, marking a reversal from earlier gains. Analysts view this as a cyclical correction, with recovery dependent on broader market stability.Read More
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank is in no rush to adjust interest rates, preferring to wait for clearer economic signals amidst the Iran conflict. Rising fuel prices present a complex challenge, but Powell noted stable long-term inflation expectations, allowing for patience as the Fed monitors incoming data.Read More
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