The Securities and Exchange Board of India has simplified rules for stockbrokers handling unpaid client securities. A new automated pledge system will now manage these shares, directly crediting them to client demat accounts while pledging them to a special broker account. This move aims to ease operational hurdles and align with current market practices, addressing concerns raised by the broking industry.
Markets may consolidate; micro, small and mid-caps could lead alpha generation, says Quant Mutual Fund
Quant Mutual Fund expects Indian equities to consolidate after the recent rally but believes micro-, small- and mid-cap stocks will drive alpha. It remains bullish
July 4, 2026