Broking firms experienced a profit and revenue decline in the September quarter due to reduced market volumes and Sebi’s new regulations. Stricter margin norms and the ‘true-to-label’ circular impacted earnings, while intense competition and technology spending increased costs. Analysts suggest the sector remains under pressure, with future performance dependent on non-broking revenue streams and regulatory stability.
AI stocks: Midterm elections could threaten AI trade as data center backlash grows
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