In a potentially significant development for India’s equity derivatives market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reportedly considering shifting the weekly expiry of index options to a fortnightly schedule to reduce speculative activity, volatility, and systemic risk. This regulatory move, if implemented, could have wide-ranging implications for traders, brokers, and market liquidity….
India’s services sector has emerged as the backbone of the country’s economic growth, registering robust expansion across IT, financial services, tourism, healthcare, logistics, and emerging technology-driven sub-segments. As the government intensifies efforts to achieve its $5 trillion economy vision by FY28, the role of services is becoming increasingly pivotal, contributing over 54% to GDP and…
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), the country’s sole vertically integrated copper producer under the Ministry of Mines, is set to restart its Kendadih and Rakha mines in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district as part of its broader plan to scale up domestic copper production and reduce India’s import dependency on this strategic base metal. Why Kendadih And…
In a major development in the multi-billion dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States on the basis of an extradition request by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The arrest, confirmed by official…
In a major regulatory action shaking India’s financial markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a ban on global trading giant Jane Street from participating in Indian securities markets. The ban follows a detailed probe that uncovered alleged manipulation and regulatory violations in derivatives trading, leading SEBI to order seizure of…
India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged to an 11-month high in June 2025, driven by aggressive buying by Indian refiners seeking discounted barrels amid volatile global prices. However, this sharp jump comes at a time when the US Congress is considering a Bill that proposes high tariffs or secondary sanctions on countries continuing robust…
Bajaj Finance Ltd (BFL), India’s leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), reported robust business updates for the first quarter of FY26, indicating continued strong growth momentum. The company’s Assets Under Management (AUM) surged by 25% year-on-year to reach ₹3,34,200 crore as of June 30, 2025, compared to ₹2,67,400 crore in the same period last year. The…
India’s total installed power capacity witnessed robust growth during April-May 2025, driven by significant additions in renewable and nuclear segments. According to official data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s installed capacity reached 434.92 GW by end of May 2025, registering a net addition of over 4.5 GW in the first two months…
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest company by market capitalisation, has staged a remarkable turnaround on the stock market, shifting from being the biggest drag on the Nifty 50 index earlier this year to emerging as its top driver in recent weeks. This reversal reflects a combination of strong operational performance, strategic announcements, and improving…
In a major move to enhance national energy security, India has announced plans to construct three new strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) to strengthen its emergency crude storage capacity and meet the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) recommended standards. This decision comes amid rising global oil market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties that have exposed vulnerabilities of major…
