Shutdown of weekly options not practical, says Sebi Chairman
India’s market regulator Sebi will proceed cautiously on restricting weekly futures and options expiries. Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated an outright shutdown is impractical. The regulator has already implemented measures to control speculative trading by retail investors. Further policy interventions will follow extensive data analysis and public consultation.
Gold & renewable loans jump; NBFC, housing credit loses steam: RBI
Gold loans and renewable energy sector financing have surged, more than doubling to Rs 3.16 lakh crore and Rs 14,842 crore respectively. This contrasts with decelerated growth in bank credit to NBFCs and HFCs, which saw modest increases of 3.9% and 0.2% respectively. Consumer durable and personal loans also experienced slower growth.
FPIs pump Rs 12,206 crore into Indian bonds in October amid relatively stable rupee, Fed rate cut
Overseas funds injected ₹12,206 crore into Indian sovereign bonds in October, driven by a stable rupee and US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Foreign investors increased purchases on days of reported central bank currency intervention and after the Fed’s policy move, boosting local debt returns.
D-Street hits pause on Fed’s rate cues; focus turns to trade deal
Indian equity indices closed lower on Friday, extending weekly declines but logging strong monthly gains. Investor caution stemmed from the US Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates and the US-India trade deal outcome. Analysts suggest current dips present buying opportunities ahead of potential rallies.
RBI cancels Rs 11,000 crore bond auction; 10-year yield eases 7 bps to 6.53%
Indian sovereign bond yields eased on Friday. The Reserve Bank of India cancelled a 7-year bond auction. This action led to a nearly seven basis point drop in the benchmark 10-year sovereign bond yield. Traders believe the cancellation signals the central bank’s discomfort with higher yield bids. This development follows a period of rising yields […]
These 14 smallcap stocks soared up to 70% in 30 days — Do you own any?
October turned into a winning month for smallcaps, with 14 stocks soaring over 30%. Despite strong gains, most still trade below 52-week highs, hinting at more room for growth.
India’s REITs market likely to touch Rs 19.7 lakh crore by 2030: Report
India’s REIT (real estate investment trust) market is projected to reach Rs 19.7 lakh crore by 2030 from Rs 10.4 lakh crore in 2025, driven by high occupancy, favourable taxation and broader sectoral inclusion, according to a report released on Friday.
Vedanta Q2 Results: Cons profit plunges 59% YoY to Rs 1,798 crore; revenue rises 6%
Vedanta Q2 Results: The profit after tax (PAT) is attributable to the owners of the company. The company’s total revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 39,868 crore, up 5.9% from Rs 37,634 crore in the corresponding period last year.
RRP Semiconductor’s 72,000% stock surge in 18 months turns unknown investor into billionaire
Rajendra Kamalakant Chodankar has become a billionaire after RRP Semiconductor’s stock skyrocketed over 72,000% in 18 months, hitting ₹10,887 and valuing the firm above ₹14,000 crore. Holding 74.5% of the company, Chodankar’s stake is worth over ₹11,000 crore — yet he is curiously listed as a retail shareholder, not a promoter.
Bharat Electronics Q2 Results: Standalone PAT up 18% YoY to Rs 1,286 crore, revenue rises 26%
Bharat Electronics Q2 Results: The company posted an 18% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 net profit to ₹1,286 crore, driven by strong operational performance. Revenue surged 26% to ₹5,764 crore, while profit before tax rose nearly 20% to ₹1,734 crore.