Listed broking firms faced significant profit declines in the March quarter due to stricter regulations imposed by SEBI, including the scrapping of popular derivative products and reduced trading activity following a stock market downturn. These regulatory changes, such as uniform fee structures and true-to-label norms, impacted retail participation and increased transaction costs.
Geopolitics, crude risk and the IT conundrum: Sridhar Sivaram on why investors may need to stay selective
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly