US stocks tumble as oil surges, Dow falls over 1,000 points amid escalating Iran conflict
Dow falls over 1,000 points as oil surges above $84 and Iran conflict deepens; volatility jumps, tech and credit markets come under pressure.
'Don’t call it F&O': SEBI chief says futures aren’t the problem, zero-day options are
Pandey said the regulator's recent interventions are focused specifically on curbing excesses in short-tenor options, while preserving the crucial role of futures and derivatives in price discovery and liquidity.
Korean stocks suffer worst selloff since 2024 on Iran war risks
The benchmark Kospi sank 7.2% in its worst session since August 2024, as the market reopened after a holiday.
Amid geopolitical tensions, exchanges expand the number of strike prices in crude oil options contracts
Exchanges said the decision was taken to ensure that sufficient strikes are available and that an appropriate price range is covered for market participants.
Asian stocks extend declines as Middle East tensions remain high
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped as much as 2%, setting the gauge on track for its worst two days in 11 months after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. South Korea led equity losses, tumbling by more than 5% on their return from a holiday and briefly triggering a sell-order halt for program trading.
SEBI Chief says, weighing deepening the cash market, SLBM revamp and expanding stock futures list
SEBI chief said any expansion of Stock Futures list to depend on the liquidity in the stock.
SEBI chief on Tiger Global judgement, ‘whenever these kinds of issues are decided, there will be concerns’
SEBI Chairman said the issue needs engagement with investors. He said earlier the issue was settled.
SEBI chief warns investors against ‘listing pops’, says long-term investing is key
Pandey said IPO proceeds monitoring mechanisms are already strengthened, basis of valuation and business details well disclosed in issue documents, LODR review may further look if any issues.
SEBI assessing impacts of derivatives measures taken earlier, new move only based on data and consultation
SEBI chief said regulators move will be calibrated. Says F&O frenzy fuelled by fin-fluencers, who sold overnight easy money dream.
SEBI to examine concerns on closure of solution-oriented MF schemes; issues of taxation in Life Cycle scheme
Key concerns raised by the MF industry relate to taxation differences between equity and debt and also related to the ongoing SIP book of solution oriented funds and other operational issues.
A year towards ‘optimum regulation’: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlines reform roadmap
SEBI chief said focus will be to review the regulations to ensure there is optimum regulation.
SEBI chairman’s take on F&O curbs, IPO oversight, takeover code, solution-oriented funds
Pandey said several key reforms have been rolled out over the past year, with many more currently under evaluation. On derivatives, he added that SEBI will assess the impact of earlier F&O measures and intervene if needed, based on data and consultation.
NSE’s next bet isn’t stocks: CEO outlines a new game in energy and commodities
NSE plans expansion into electricity futures, coal spot exchange and metals, CEO Ashish Chauhan tells ANI; Q3FY26 profit rises 15%.
SEBI revises norms for third-party reviewers in green debt securities
SEBI said the scope of such reviews must be disclosed in the offer document.
As AI rewrites billing models, could India’s IT exports lose momentum?
Fund managers warn AI-driven pricing changes in India’s IT sector may slow exports, raising risks for the current account and equity markets.
India markets in a slowdown or a setup? Why seasoned investors see opportunity beneath the volatility
Cyclical slowdowns, Khemani argues, are not signs of deterioration but opportunities for long-term investors who maintain conviction through volatility.
Asian equities poised for best February on record
Asian equities have outperformed European and US benchmarks as investors bought into companies supplying the AI build-out, viewing the region’s firms as the “picks and shovels” of the supply chain.
SEBI cautions investors against fake STT notices, bogus account handlers
The regulator said the advisories are aimed at helping investors stay vigilant and avoid falling prey to scams by impersonators and unregulated market operators.
India expands rules for $385 billion stock funds to add gold
By widening the list of permitted assets, the regulator has given equity funds a broader toolkit that already includes money market and other liquid securities
NSE MD proposes minimum eligibility criteria in F&O trading, flags more curbs if retail speculation persists
Chauhan suggested India could consider a minimum eligibility framework for derivatives trading, on the lines of regulatory models in countries such as Singapore and the US.
SEBI issues social media platform usage norms for regulated entities
The circular will come into effect from May 1, 2026, and will apply to all content uploaded on or after that date
Global to local, SEBI shifts valuation of Gold, Silver held by Mutual Funds to domestic benchmarks
The new norms will come into force from April 1, 2026, alongside the implementation of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026.
SEBI revamps mutual fund categorisation; tightens overlap norms
Existing schemes have been given six months to comply, and the resulting changes in nomenclature, investment objective and benchmarks will not be treated as fundamental attribute changes
India’s bond bankers push SEBI for more funding flexibility
The intermediaries known as merchant bankers in India say the move would give them more financial flexibility to underwrite debt issuances
Four Stocks to be out of F&O list from April end, says NSE circular.
Existing contracts with expiries in February, March, and April 2026 will remain available for trading until their respective expiry dates.
