Capital market stocks saw gains Friday after regulator Sebi’s circular on the Closing Auction Session mechanism. Trader pushback against CAS-linked settlement pricing prompted Sebi to respond to market concerns. Erratic settlement prints since August 3 caused option premiums to swing significantly. Market participants anticipate Sebi’s paper will reduce reliance on the single CAS print. This move is expected to restore trader confidence and remove trading volume overhang.
Nifty ends below 24,000 for 4th week of losses
Indian equity markets faced a downturn for the fourth straight week, with the Nifty index retreating under 24,000. A combination of soaring crude oil prices