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Benchmarks retreat amid sharp IT selloff as oil surge hits sentiment
Benchmark indices fell as IT stocks slumped and crude oil prices surged, with geopolitical tensions and profit-booking weighing on investor sentiment
 "Benchmarks retreat amid sharp IT selloff as oil surge hits sentiment")
Sebi amends 'fit and proper' rule governing market intermediaries
The regulator has also introduced an explicit provision ensuring that a person is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before being declared 'not fit and proper'
 "Sebi amends 'fit and proper' rule governing market intermediaries")
Indices rally on hopes of US-Iran deal; Sensex, Nifty hit one-month highs
Equity markets surged as easing crude oil prices and optimism over renewed US-Iran talks boosted sentiment, lifting benchmark indices to their highest levels in over a month
 "Indices rally on hopes of US-Iran deal; Sensex, Nifty hit one-month highs")
Margin trading facility books shrink again as risk appetite cools
Margin trading facility books declined for second straight month in March as heightened volatility and global uncertainties led investors to cut leveraged exposure despite steady cash market activity
 "Margin trading facility books shrink again as risk appetite cools")
West Asia crisis: Stocks, rupee slip as US moves to block Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude back above $100/bbl level; India Vix jumps 8.75%
Inflows, outlook remain robust for listed asset management companies
AMC inflows remain strong despite a dip in AUM due to market correction, with steady SIP contributions and retail participation supporting long-term growth outlook
 "Inflows, outlook remain robust for listed asset management companies")
On the way out? Dealer-led trading in sharp decline, shows data
Dealer-led systems, which accounted for more than 60% of turnover in the equity cash market in FY15, had fallen to about 25.1% by FY26, according to data from NSE
 "On the way out? Dealer-led trading in sharp decline, shows data")
Sarda Energy gains 5% after HDFC Sec initiates coverage with 'buy' rating
Stock up 14% year-to-date even as Nifty has declined nearly 9%
 "Sarda Energy gains 5% after HDFC Sec initiates coverage with 'buy' rating")
Equities, rupee brace for market volatility amid West Asia conflict
Experts say the pause in negotiations has reintroduced a layer of uncertainty, particularly around crude-oil prices, which remain a key monitorable for the markets
 "Equities, rupee brace for market volatility amid West Asia conflict")
Asian stocks rally, set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.9 per cent to put it up 7.3 per cent for the week, the most since November 2022
 "Asian stocks rally, set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks")
Day after relief rally: Mkts slip, crude spikes as US-Iran truce hopes fade
Benchmark indices fall sharply as rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, even as broader markets show resilience
 "Day after relief rally: Mkts slip, crude spikes as US-Iran truce hopes fade")
Exchanges extend validity for SME IPO approvals amid global turmoil
Move follows Sebi's relief to mainboard IPOs, offering SMEs additional time to launch issues as global volatility continues to weigh on capital-raising plans
Rising input costs, West Asia war risks weigh on fertiliser sector margins
Rising input costs, supply risks and subsidy pressures amid West Asia tensions could squeeze margins and impact fertiliser output and agricultural demand
 "Rising input costs, West Asia war risks weigh on fertiliser sector margins")
Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade
AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network
 "Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade")
Info Edge Q4 billings slow on muted hiring and West Asia conflict risks
Iran spillover drags growth; margins on edge
 "Info Edge Q4 billings slow on muted hiring and West Asia conflict risks")
Asian stocks muted as oil prices climb on shaky US-Iran ceasefire
Chinese blue chips slipped 0.6 per cent, while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.7 per cent
 "Asian stocks muted as oil prices climb on shaky US-Iran ceasefire")
Sebi tightens lock-in norms; LIC jumps on bonus plan; IFSCA cancels licence
Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surged nearly 7 per cent on Wednesday, a day after the state-owned insurance major said it will consider a bonus issue
Markets soar on fragile Iran-US ceasefire, crude fall boosts sentiment
Sensex surged nearly 4 per cent in its biggest gain in five years as ceasefire eased oil prices, boosted sentiment and triggered broad-based buying across sectors
Sebi considers infusing fresh life into Indian Depository Receipts
Move could deepen domestic capital markets, help MNCs easily list locally
Mkts rise over 1% on truce hopes; bank stocks lead rally as oil prices ease
Mcap of BSE-listed firms rise by ₹5 trn to ₹428 trn