Sebi now permits stock brokers to accept WhatsApp buy/sell instructions from investors, provided these messages are retrievable for investigations. This move addresses compliance concerns and the risk of ‘front running’, allowing WhatsApp chats to be considered legally verifiable records if properly logged and preserved by brokers.
Polycab India shares fall 4% despite strong Q1 earnings, profit jumps 33% YoY
Polycab India shares slipped 4% on Friday despite the company reporting its best-ever first-quarter performance. Q1FY27 net profit rose 33% year-on-year to Rs 797 crore,