India must develop longer tenure derivative contracts, says former SEBI WTM Ananth Narayan
Narayan suggested that regulator and exchanges could explore whether margin requirements on longer-tenure contracts are too conservative and if they can be recalibrated.
Stock trader’s guide to navigating supply disruption by Iran war
Global stocks have lost 5.5% since the conflict began, heading for their worst monthly performance since 2022, with Asia being the hardest hit.
Global Wealth Summit: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey on market volatility, retail F&O surge, IPO reforms and more | Full transcript
In a wide-ranging address, Pandey highlighted the rapid growth of India’s market ecosystem, the surge in retail participation, and the regulatory steps taken by Sebi to strengthen transparency, investor protection and market efficiency.
SEBI chief asks all stakeholders to ensure transparent, efficient markets
Pandey said, ndia’s capital markets are not only expanding but also deepening and diversifying, making them more resilient.
Stay patient during market volatility, SEBI chief's message to investors at Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit
Speaking at the second edition of the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit, Pandey said investors, particularly individuals, should avoid reacting impulsively to short-term market movements during uncertain global conditions.
Current market correction not a crash, valuations turning reasonable: Rajeev Thakkar
Speaking at the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit, Thakkar said the scale of the correction remains far smaller than previous crises. “All said and done, we are roughly 12–13 percent from the peaks that we saw,” he said.
US stocks wipe out gains, brent rises as Israel-Iran war rages on
The S&P 500 erased a nearly 1% advance as the Wall Street Journal reported the Pentagon is moving a Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, with Iran stepping up its attacks on the Strait of Hormuz
SEBI reshuffles portfolios of key department EDs; WTM reshuffle likely next
Some of the reshuffles have already taken effect, while others are scheduled to be implemented in the first week of April.
Rush into leveraged bets sparks fears of fresh Asian stock rout
In China, Taiwan and South Korea, the amounts of margin loans sat near the highest in decades, with Japan’s at a record, data as of the end of last week show.
Govt appoints K V Ramana Murty as SEBI whole-time member: Sources
Whole-time members form part of SEBI’s top decision-making body and oversee key regulatory and operational functions.
SEBI proposes simplified claim process, higher limits to ease transmission of securities
The move is expected to significantly reduce the compliance burden in cases involving small investments and allow quicker settlement of claims.
Stocks slide, crude jumps as energy assets targeted
SEBI recognises contingent liability of Rs 4291 crore in Karvy case, but settlement surge lifts income 31% in FY25
Settlement and compounding income surged to Rs 814.55 crore during the financial year, compared with Rs 104.13 crore in the previous year, marking a more than six-fold increase.
SEBI relaxes certification requirement for research analyst sales and client-facing staff
SEBI said the move aims to reduce compliance burden while maintaining regulatory oversight of research-related activities in the securities market.
Merchant bankers begin NSE IPO pitches; legal advisor likely to be finalised this week
The development follows the NoC issued by the SEBI on January 30, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the exchange to proceed with its long-delayed listing plans.
Global securities leaders meet in New Delhi, focus on investor protection and debt markets
Industry leaders emphasised the need for better collaboration among stakeholders and ensuring that investors are well informed about the products.
US stocks rise as oil extends rout on stockpile talks
The S&P 500 wiped out losses as US crude tumbled to $83 after the Group of Seven nations tasked the International Energy Agency with studying the volumes that could be released
NSE asks brokers to disclose and remit excess STT collected for FY24 and earlier
The exchange said brokers must also remit the excess STT along with interest at 1 percent for every month of delay to NSE immediately under intimation to the income tax department.
Iran war will leave a complex geoeconomic legacy
Markets suggest the ramifications are likely to drag on and spread
Asia markets rebound, oil dives as Trump says Iran war could end soon
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 2.6%, paring losses since the start of the conflict, while Brent crude futures fell as much as 10% to below $90 per barrel as trading resumed.
Wall Street opens lower as oil prices rise on West Asian war
Investor jitters over soaring energy prices meant a wave of global stock and bond market selling which hung over the Wall Street open
SAT upholds SEBI action against Kotak AMC in Essel Group FMP case but relief on disgorgement, AMC to challenge order in Supreme Court
Kotak Mahindra AMC in a statement said there is no impact on the existing schemes or unit holders of the fund house.
SEBI introduces 'lock in' facility for mutual fund folios to prevent unauthorised transaction
The regulator said the measure has been introduced to promote greater digital security of mutual fund units and to protect investors from potential misuse of their accounts.
Buy the dip: Market experts urge to capitalize on sentiment slump amid ongoing geopolitical stress
"Crisis equals opportunity," said Vikas Khemani of Carnelian Asset Management, as the Sensex hovered below 80,000 this week.
Performance verification agency PaRRVA to be operational by June, says SEBI WTM Varshney
He said the initiative could be among the first of its kind globally, providing a regulator-backed system to standardise and verify performance claims in the advisory and algorithmic trading ecosystem.
