The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has mandated that all market intermediaries must prominently display their registered name and registration number on social media platforms when sharing securities market-related content. This new rule, effective May 1, aims to help investors easily identify content from regulated entities and their agents, thereby simplifying investments.Read More

The National Stock Exchange has invited 15 investment bankers to pitch for managing its upcoming IPO, with JPMorgan Chase and Kotak Mahindra Capital among those in contention. The exchange is expected to file its draft red herring prospectus in April, with existing shareholders likely to offload 4-4.5% of equity. This move follows SEBI’s no-objection certificate,...Read More

HDFC Bank has enhanced locker security with mandatory biometric authentication linked to Aadhaar. A bank representative will now monitor locker room exits. Annual locker fees have also seen a significant increase. These changes align with RBI guidelines for improved security and transparency. The bank aims for a paperless and efficient locker access system.Read More

Capillary Technologies India’s stock has fallen 35% from its peak due to AI threats and a muted December quarter. The company, which offers a SaaS platform for customer engagement, faces potential revenue and profit contraction. Despite management’s optimism about AI’s role in analytics and campaign management, investors are concerned about its impact on the business...Read More

Motilal Oswal Alternates has achieved the first close of its maiden private credit fund, India Credit Excellence Fund-I, at ₹1,700 crore. The fund aims for a ₹3,000 crore corpus and will provide secured lending and customized solutions to profitable, growing mid-market businesses. This strategic move leverages the firm’s existing capabilities to tap into a rapidly...Read More

Retail investors largely ignored the government’s offer for sale in IRFC, with only a fraction of the reserved shares being bid for on the final day. Institutional investors had previously subscribed to nearly 95% of their allocated shares. Due to undersubscription, the government opted not to exercise the green-shoe option.Read More

Titan MD Ajoy Chawla attributes bolstered consumer demand to the online betting ban, GST rationalization, income tax slab relaxation, and increased infrastructure investment. He noted that while gold buying volumes in terms of customers remain flat, grammage has seen a decline, mirroring industry trends.Read More

Domestic institutional investors’ stock purchases in February dropped to their lowest since April 2025, with inflows cut by over half compared to the last six months. This decline is attributed to lackluster market returns over 18 months and a shift in investor interest towards outperforming precious metals like gold and silver.Read More

Vishal Mega Mart’s promoter, Samayat Services LLP, is set to sell a 6.5% stake through a block deal at Rs 115 per share, a 10% discount to the current market price. This move comes as the company reported a 19% rise in net profit for the December quarter.Read More

Sebi warns investors about fake notices demanding Securities Transaction Tax payments. Fraudsters are using forged Sebi letterheads to deceive people. The market regulator clarifies it does not issue such notices. Investors are urged to verify all communications. Sebi also cautions against unregistered individuals promising risk-free profits and handling trading accounts. Investors should check Sebi registration...Read More