Securities and Exchange Board of India had asked exchanges to scrap the practice of giving incentives to brokers based on the traded volumes from October 1 last year. While the move was aimed at boosting transparency, brokers said it has eroded profits-particularly of firms that thrived on high-volume trading and razor-thin margins.
Why bank stocks are an oasis for investors in a desert of chaos
Banking and financial services have outperformed in 2025, with Bank Nifty and Nifty Financial Services gaining over 8% and 12%. Strong fundamentals, supportive RBI policy,