Secrecy surrounding offshore derivative instruments (ODIs), or participatory notes, used by anonymous foreign investors in Indian stocks is set to end. New rules will require ODI subscribers to register with NSDL and provide a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). This move aims to enhance transparency and reduce hidden risks in financial transactions, making it easier to identify foreign investors.
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Indian equities extended losses for a fifth straight session, pressured by elevated oil prices and persistent FII outflows. Despite intraday recovery, sentiment remains weak amid