NCLAT dismissed BSE’s appeals against NCLT orders to defreeze demat accounts of insolvent firms, ruling that NCLT has jurisdiction under the IBC. The tribunal said dues leading to account freezes qualify as debt, allowing resolution professionals to access shares and proceed with recovery during insolvency proceedings.
US stocks today: US stocks end lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
Wall Street declined as AI-driven chip stocks extended losses, triggering broader risk-off sentiment. Semiconductor shares saw sharp weekly declines, while energy stocks gained on rising
July 17, 2026