SEBI sets timeline for adjustment in Bank Nifty, FinNifty and Bankex for derivative indices trading
SEBI has set deadlines for exchanges to align BANKNIFTY, FINNIFTY, and BANKEX with new diversification norms for derivative eligibility.
BANKEX and FINNIFTY must comply by Dec 2025, while BANKNIFTY will adjust in phases until Mar 2026.
Closing Bell: Sensex down 590 pts, Nifty below 25,900; Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, Tech Mahindra, Infosys top losers
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among sectoral indices, Nifty Private Bank was the biggest loser, down 0.7 percent, followed by Nifty Pharma, Nifty IT, and Nifty Bank, which fell 0.6 percent each. Nifty Metal, PSU Bank, Auto, and FMCG indices were also down 0.5 percent each.
FIIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 2,540 crore, DIIs net bought Rs 5,693-crore shares
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.31 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 6.18 lakh crore.
CERC orders probe against GNA Energy over alleged insider trading in IEX matter
CERC cited Power Market Regulations, along with Section 128 of the Electricity Act, 2003, to justify a formal probe into GNAEPL’s conduct.
FIIs mark record high buying since June 26, at Rs 10,061 crore; DIIs net bought Rs 636 crore-worth Indian equities
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.28 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 6.13 lakh crore.
SEBI proposes big regulatory changes for MFs, tweaks in TER, caps on brokerages
SEBI has proposed removal of statutory levies like Securities Transaction Tax (STT), GST, etc. to be excluded from Total Expense Ratio (TER) limits.
Sebi seeks details of the four-hour long trading disruption from MCX
MCX had informed market participants in the morning about a glicth but it took more than four hours to shift to DR site and normalise the operations. Sebi has now sought details of the glitch from exchange.
Wall Street goes risk-on as trade optimism grows
The S&P 500 rose almost 1% as Chinese and US trade negotiators have lined up an array of diplomatic wins for Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to unveil at a summit this week
Sebi proposes relaxations in governance, RPT norms for high-value debt listed firms
Sebi had received inputs from various stakeholders requesting to review and increase the threshold for identification of HVDLEs and ease norms related to corporate governance and related party transactions.
SEBI proposes incentives to boost retail participation in debt securities
SEBI has proposed to permit issuers to offer incentives in the form of higher coupon rate or a discount to the issue price to allottees such as senior citizens, women, armed forces personnel as well as retail subscribers
Brokers' penalty structure rationalised but oversight tightened on these key violations
Sebi and stock exchanges have overhauled the penalty framework for brokers, introducing new categories of violations while retaining stringent measures to protect investors. The revised structure aims to enhance market discipline, curb misuse of client funds, and ensure greater accountability among intermediaries.
SEBI allows transfer of PMS business between registered managers
SEBI has permitted portfolio managers to transfer their PMS business, fully or partially to another SEBI-registered manager with prior approval. The move simplifies compliance and supports ease of doing business in the PMS industry.
SEBI bars mutual funds from investing in Pre-IPO placements
Move likely to spark debate on its merit within the industry
SEBI penalises 13 entities for front-running trades using non-public information
SEBI has penalised 13 individuals and HUFs up to Rs 15 lakh each and barred them from markets for up to three years for front-running trades using non-public information. The regulator said the entities acted on tips from connected persons, earning abnormal profits and distorting market fairness.
Relief rally in Asia: Stocks climb on Trump–Xi talks, investors brace for US CPI report
Treasuries had also snapped a three-day rally overnight as yields rose across the curve, with the 10-year climbing five basis points to 4%.
SEBI bans merchant banker First Overseas Capital for 2 years, imposes Rs 20 lakh fine for multiple violations
SEBI has barred merchant banker First Overseas Capital Limited for two years and imposed a Rs 20 lakh penalty for multiple violations, including false submissions, inadequate net worth, and breach of underwriting norms.
SEBI proposes relaxation of India geo-tagging rule for NRIs updating KYC details
SEBI has proposed easing geo-tagging norms to let NRIs complete re-KYC digitally from abroad, removing the need for physical presence in India. The move aligns with SEBI’s broader efforts to simplify compliance and enhance transparency for foreign investors, including FPIs.
SEBI proposes standardised process for mutual fund folio opening and first investment
SEBI has noted that some mutual fund folios remain KYC non-compliant due to a sequential verification process where AMCs open folios before final KRA approval. In cases of discrepancies, such folios are flagged until corrections are made and compliance is confirmed.
Oil rises more than 4% on fresh US sanctions against Russia
Brent crude futures were up $2.71, or 4.3%, at $65.30 a barrel at 0841 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $2.56, or 4.4%, at $61.06
Expensive exit of Elara and Vespera Funds from India
Both funds failed to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners. SEBI’s investigation later found that Elara and Vespera were owned through three offshore feeder entities
NSE rolls out major upgrades to RFQ platform to simplify bond trading
NSE to enhance RFQ platform from October 28, 2025, introducing brokered trade execution, a yield-price calculator, client holdings upload, and FIX API for faster, transparent bond trading. The RFQ system lets participants request quotes from multiple brokers, making debt trading easier and more efficient.
SME IPOs deliver sharp listing gains but struggle to sustain performance
The data suggest that SME IPOs carry significantly higher risk and variability. A prominent trend observed is that many SMEs experience strong listing-day gains but decline sharply soon after, a pattern most visible in issues that drew strong participation from retail investors.
Gold hits new heights, but bonds remain a vital component for any portfolio
Gold is fantastic during times of economic turmoil, but what happens when the world begins to stabilise?
“Smart money isn’t always smart”: Anand Rathi’s Feroz Azeez calls out HNI investing bias
Azeez said HNIs often invest to signal sophistication rather than to build portfolios that actually work.
Japan’s Nikkei heads for new high on LDP-Ishin coalition hopes
The LDP and the Japan Innovation Party have broadly reached an agreement and will announce their coalition deal at 6 pm, according to Ishin’s co-leader Hirofumi Yoshimura
