The Reserve Bank of India has postponed new capital market exposure rules. The implementation date is now July 1, 2026. Banks issuing payment commitments to stock exchange clearing corporations will see eased capital adequacy requirements. Capital will only be held on the portion classified as capital market exposure. These changes follow updates to the central...Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has permitted small finance banks to extend credit to capital market intermediaries. New loan-to-value ratio guidelines have been established for lending against financial assets, including eligible securities. The LTV ceiling for listed shares and convertible debt remains at 60%.Read More

Indian banks experienced a significant slump on Monday following the RBI’s directive to curb net-positioning to support the rupee. The Bank Nifty retreated 3.8%, with all constituents losing value. These new regulations, effective April 10, restrict lenders’ forex positions, potentially impacting near-term profits and causing short-term volatility.Read More

U.S. stocks closed mostly lower as President Trump’s conflicting messages on Iran and escalating Middle East conflict weighed on markets. Despite optimism over discussions, threats to the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian oil facilities fueled investor concerns. Fed Chair Powell’s comments on inflation offered some support, while financial stocks rose on new 401(k) guidelines.Read More

Top Democratic Senators are demanding answers from the Securities and Exchange Commission. They are questioning the sudden exit of the agency’s chief enforcement officer. Reports suggest disagreements arose over cases involving cryptocurrency firms with ties to President Donald Trump and his family. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren seek records and communications related to these...Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has postponed new acquisition finance rules. The implementation is now set for July 1, 2026. This decision follows feedback from stakeholders. The central bank also updated its capital market exposures framework. These changes aim to clarify lending for mergers and acquisitions. The RBI is refining guidelines for domestic lenders.Read More

Jio Financial Services and BHEL saw significant block deals today as global financial giants traded shares. Morgan Stanley offloaded stakes in both companies, with Goldman Sachs acquiring positions. Other block deals involved BNP Paribas transacting across Siemens Energy India, GMR Airports, LG Electronics India, and Max Healthcare Institute.Read More

BNP Paribas executed block deals in Siemens Energy India, GMR Airports, LG Electronics India and Max Healthcare. Despite institutional buying, all stocks declined, reflecting broader market weakness, profit booking and cautious sentiment across equities during the trading session.Read More

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the U.S. central bank can wait to see how the ‌Iran war ⁠affects the ⁠economy and inflation, noting that policymakers typically look through shocks such as those from higher oil ​prices.Read More

Viridian Therapeutics shares slumped 34% to an eight-month low ​on Monday after its experimental treatment for thyroid eye disease lagged rivals in efficacy in a late-stage study, even as it met the main goal of reducing eye bulging.Read More