Sebi has greenlit buyback flexibility for companies, reintroducing open market options via exchanges from August 1. Mutual funds gain relaxed borrowing norms for liquidity, and AIFs will see faster fundraising. These moves aim to boost capital management for listed firms, with buybacks needing completion within 66 days and 40% funds deployed early. Merchant banker appointments are now optional, lowering costs.
South Korea’s KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens
South Korean stocks experienced a significant decline on Tuesday. This downturn was driven by a global selloff in chipmakers and rising competition from China. SK