A surge in block trades is signaling a potential revival in India’s equity capital markets after a sluggish start to 2026. Large deals, including stake sales in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and investment platform Groww, have pushed May block trade proceeds to Rs 200 billion, the highest this year, boosting optimism amid weak IPO fundraising and underperformance in Indian equities.
Sebi proposes major overhaul of derivatives rules to simplify compliance for exchanges
India’s market regulator Sebi is proposing significant changes to derivatives trading rules. The aim is to make compliance easier for stock exchanges and clearing corporations.