The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will extend equity derivatives trading hours by 10 minutes, with the market now closing at 3:40 pm, effective August 3, 2026. Pre-open and normal market opening times remain unchanged. The volume-weighted average price for closing prices will still be based on the last half-hour of trading.
NFO flows hit a 5-year low in June quarter, SIPs stay robust
New fund offer collections by asset management companies fell significantly. Funds raised through new fund offers reached a five-year low in June. This sharp decline