Secrecy surrounding offshore derivative instruments (ODIs), or participatory notes, used by anonymous foreign investors in Indian stocks is set to end. New rules will require ODI subscribers to register with NSDL and provide a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). This move aims to enhance transparency and reduce hidden risks in financial transactions, making it easier to identify foreign investors.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the