SEBI is considering extending the tenure and maturity of equity derivative contracts to enhance hedging and long-term investing, according to Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. This move aims to deepen the cash equities market, the foundation of capital formation, while ensuring risk awareness and suitability among participants. The regulator seeks stakeholder input for a calibrated approach.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking