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.
US stocks: S&P 500 ends nearly flat as US-Iran talks help stocks pare losses
S&P 500 ended almost flat as Microsoft declined, while Meta Platforms recorded gains amid ongoing market fluctuations. Oil prices surged following geopolitical tensions and a