Broking firms experienced a profit and revenue decline in the September quarter due to reduced market volumes and Sebi’s new regulations. Stricter margin norms and the ‘true-to-label’ circular impacted earnings, while intense competition and technology spending increased costs. Analysts suggest the sector remains under pressure, with future performance dependent on non-broking revenue streams and regulatory stability.
Sebi relaxes re-KYC process for NRIs; removes physical presence clause
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday eased the re-KYC process for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) by removing the requirement for them to be physically present in India