This was Sebi’s first board gathering after the emergence of conflict-of-interest allegations directed at the regulator’s chair, Madhabi Puri Buch. Sebi’s press statement issued late evening remained silent on allegations against Buch and HR issues raised by its employees.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
October 2, 2026