Wall Street ends mixed; Nvidia lifts Nasdaq

Yields across government bonds slipped for a second straight day after data showed U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, dropping 0.9% last month after an upwardly revised 0.7% increase in December.

Gaekwad bid for Religare refused, ‘lacks fin proof’

Gaekwad had requested Sebi’s exemption under takeover rules to propose ₹275 a share for Religare, offering a 17% premium to the Burmans’ offer of ₹235. He was obligated to deposit ₹600 crore by Thursday in a Reserve Bank of India-nominated bank account to prove his financial capacity.

RBI fines Shriram Fin, Nainital Bank and Ujjivan

The Reserve Bank of India fined Shriram Finance, Nainital Bank, and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank for not adhering to regulatory guidelines. Nainital Bank was fined Rs 61.40 lakh for issues with interest rates and customer service, Ujjivan received a Rs 6.70 lakh fine for not issuing loan agreements, and Shriram Finance was penalized Rs 5.

Trump, Tariffs & Trades: Sensex ends in red for 8th straight day

Nifty fell 102 points, or 0.44%, to close at 22,929. Sensex declined 199 points, or 0.26%, to end at 75,939. Both indices have declined 2.5-2.7% this week. “We have seen weakness in the market because, in recent days, even retail participants and HNIs(high networth individuals) have started booking profits along with FPIs,” said Amit Khurana, […]

Sachin Bansal assumes chairman role at Navi, appoints new CEOs

In his new role, Bansal will focus on exploring growth opportunities for Navi, driving mergers and acquisitions, and enhancing the company’s compliance and risk management frameworks. “As the company grows, so do the demands from a compliance and regulatory perspective,” Bansal explained.