The board also approved changes to the total expense ratio framework by excluding statutory and regulatory levies such as securities transaction tax, GST, stamp duty, SEBI fees and exchange charges from the base expense ratio. For index funds and exchange-traded funds, the base expense ratio has been fixed at 0.90%, compared with the earlier 1% cap that included levies.
For the year so far, FII/FPIs remain net sellers, having offloaded Indian equities worth Rs 2.79 lakh crore. On the other hand, DIIs have added significant strength to the market, with their cumulative buying reaching Rs 7.48 lakh crore during the same period - the highest ever in a single year.
SEBI has decided to dispense with the requirement for issuance of a Letter of Confirmation (LOC) for investor service requests such as issuance of duplicate share certificates, transmission, transposition, claims from unclaimed suspense accounts and corporate actions.
In the past two straight sessions, Bhavish Aggarwal offloaded more than 1.5 percent stake in the company for Rs 234.17 crore.
The regulator in its consultation paper added that the changes are aimed at “enhancing ease of doing business” while ensuring adequate investor protection in the corporate bond market.
IPO-bound companies must give summary of offer documents while filing DRHP; shares pledged by non-promoters of IPO-bound company are 'non-transferable', decides SEBI
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the first objective of the overhaul of stockbroker regulations was the “active removal of repetitive and redundant provisions” and alignment with other regulatory frameworks. The new regulations are aimed at modernising market practices, simplifying compliance and bringing clarity to evolving trading models.
Weekly options data indicated that the Nifty 50 could trade in the 25,500–26,000 range in the short term.
Experts say the taxation is also critical for efficient price discovery and development of bond market development
If the Nifty 50 fails to defend 25,800 (immediate support), 25,700 is the level to watch. However, on the higher side, 26,050–26,100 is expected to act as a hurdle.
The market may remain range-bound, with support at the previous week’s low. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
As long as the Nifty 50 trades below 26,100, consolidation may continue with support at 25,750–25,750. However, a convincing move above this level could drive the index toward the 26,200–26,300 zone, experts said.
Founder and promoter Bhavish Aggarwal sold 2.62 crore equity shares (equivalent to 0.59 percent of paid-up equity) in Ola Electric Mobility, the pure electric two-wheeler maker, for Rs 91.87 crore at Rs 34.99 per share.
For the year so far, FII/FPIs remain net sellers, having offloaded Indian equities worth Rs 2.67 lakh crore. On the other hand, DIIs have added significant strength to the market, with their cumulative buying reaching Rs 7.20 lakh crore during the same period - the highest ever in a single year.
When asked to choose between IPO-only and secondary-market-only portfolios through 2026, the fund managers expressed a preference for secondary markets, citing better data availability, longer performance history, and greater comfort in evaluating businesses
Gains generated within SIFs are not taxed until redemption, regardless of trading activity within the portfolio, offering an advantage over direct trading strategies.
Today, when we look across portfolios, we do find over diversification, but at the same time we are not seeing portfolios getting hyper concentrated towards small and midcaps, Jethwani said.
Weekly options data suggested that the Nifty may see resistance in the 26,000–26,100 zone, with support at 25,700.
As per FundsIndia’s latest long-term market drawdown and recovery data, while volatility has been frequent — especially in mid- and small-cap indices — long-term negative outcomes have been rare.
Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty declined as a weak rupee and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investors' sentiment.
Surana noted the correction was sharper in the NSE 500, mid-tier, and some small-cap stocks, while large-cap indices like the Nifty remained resilient.
Despite some challenges, Shah said GIFT City remains a strong long-term opportunity, but meaningful scale will depend on better awareness, smoother capital flows, faster onboarding and simpler compliance processes.
The zone of 26,000–26,050, which aligns with Monday’s high and broadly with the 20 SMA, is crucial for a further upward journey toward 26,200–26,300. Until then, consolidation may continue, with immediate support at 25,900, followed by 25,700 as a crucial support for the Nifty 50.
Consolidation and range-bound trading may continue until the market delivers a strong close above the falling resistance trendline. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
If the Nifty 50 reclaims and sustains above 26,032, a rally towards 26,200–26,300 cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, until then, it may consolidate, with support placed in the 25,750–25,700 zone, according to experts.