The upcoming Budget must focus not just on attracting capital but improving how efficiently it circulates through the economy. Faster corporate restructurings, stronger recovery mechanisms, better mobilisation of household gold and simpler capital-gains rules can meaningfully enhance market depth, investor confidence and long-term capital formation, earning the Budget full marks from markets.
Sebi to revamp short-selling, securities lending rules
Sebi is reviewing short-selling and securities lending rules to improve liquidity and price discovery. The regulator is also planning reforms in clearing, broker compliance, custodial