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Sebi must lead KYC simplification across system: Finance Min Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges Sebi to simplify KYC, adopt anticipatory regulation, strengthen cybersecurity safeguards, and deepen bond markets to support long-term growth

Sebi proposes framework for calculating networth requirements for brokers

Sebi proposes a new framework for broker net worth, linking requirements to client funds handled and active client base to strengthen risk buffers

Sebi sets December 2026 deadline for net settlement of FPI trades

In the circular, Sebi has illustrated that the pay-in obligation can fall by half compared to the current gross settlement mechanism

Markets fall on IT sell-off, high crude prices amid Hormuz tensions

Sensex drops 1,000 points as IT stocks slide sharply and crude oil spikes amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty, while FPIs remain net sellers and brokerages turn cautious

India's forex reserves up $2.36 billion, led by foreign currency assets

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.36 billion to $703 billion in the week ended April 17, driven by gains in foreign currency assets and gold

PropShare Celestia SM Reit slips; PlaySimple files draft papers for IPO

PropShare Celestia lists below issue price, PlaySimple files ₹3,150 crore IPO papers, and SEBI clears four companies for upcoming public issues

SBI Funds Management likely to start marketing $1.5 billion IPO next week

SBI Funds Management plans a major IPO that could raise $1.5 billion, marking one of India's biggest asset management listings in recent years

Trent's needle to thread: Sustained like-for-like growth back on track

Trent reports 20% Q4 revenue growth as like-for-like sales recover, margins expand, and store additions drive performance amid cautious consumer sentiment

JPMorgan downgrades India to 'neutral' on valuations, earnings risks

JPMorgan cuts India to neutral, citing elevated valuations, earnings risks, and limited exposure to AI-led sectors, while remaining positive on long-term growth fundamentals

Infosys slips 7% to 52-week low on weak FY27 guidance, AI deflation fears

Infosys guided for a modest 1.5-3.5 per cent revenue growth in constant currency (CC) for FY27, lower than last year's 3-3.5 per cent outlook

Sebi proposes easing rules on handling unpaid client securities framework

Sebi proposes changes to simplify rules on handling unpaid client securities, aiming to reduce operational complexity while maintaining safeguards for investors

Indian IT cos near-term outlook muted; clients cut spending, AI risks mount

India's IT sector faces muted growth as client spending slows and AI disrupts pricing, with analysts expecting only 3-4% revenue growth in the near term

Sebi proposes to tighten variable net worth regulations for brokers

Variable net worth to include 10% of the average credit balance of clients over the previous six months

JP Morgan downgrades India to neutral amid earnings woes, lack of AI plays

JP Morgan's 2026 year-end bull / base / bear case targets for the Nifty 50 stand at 30,000 / 27,000 / 20,500 levels, respectively.

Sensex extends losses, falls 1200 pts intraday; Nifty below 23,900: Reasons

The Sensex touched a low of 76,403.87, down 1,260.13 points, or 1.6 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday low of 23,813.65, down 359.4 points, or 1.4 per cent

Market Close: Sensex slumps 1,000 points, Nifty ends below 23,900 on escalating West Asia tensions

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.96 per cent and 0.87 per cent down, respectively

Gold outlook: Range-bound with bearish bias; check support, resistance

Gold is expected to range trade with a bearish bias with a possible test of $4600 unless the US and Iran make material progress towards resolving the conflict through diplomatic channels.

IDBI Bank shares jump 8% after FM says 'disinvestment process to continue'

IDBI Bank disinvestment: FM Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government will proceed with the stake sale in the lender.

Ashish Kacholia portfolio stock Shaily Engineering soars 31% in 3 days

The average trading volumes at the Shaily Engineering counter more than doubled with a combined 1.5 million shares changing hands on the NSE and BSE in Friday's intra-day trade.

Mahindra Logistics falls 9% despite strong Q4 results; revenue jumps 14%

Mahindra Logistics stock was trading 7.66 per cent lower at ₹408.80, compared to the previous session's close of ₹442.7 on the NSE