The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has been empowered by the government to order social media platforms to remove unlawful stock-related content. This directive, issued by the finance ministry, aims to combat misleading information spread by financial influencers and other entities. The move addresses the growing concern over content scrutiny as millions invest in the stock market.
RBI net forex buys hit a record $43 billion in August, balances it with swaps
The Reserve Bank of India recorded a net purchase of $43.26 billion in August’s foreign exchange market. This was done to manage significant dollar inflows