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West Asia situation, crude prices likely to steer stock markets this week
Besides, the rupee-dollar trend and trading activity of foreign investors would influence trading in the markets
 "West Asia situation, crude prices likely to steer stock markets this week")
Kissht rises in mkt debut as investors bet on India's digital-credit boom
The lender has expanded rapidly by targeting underserved borrowers and tightening underwriting standards before its IPO
 "Kissht rises in mkt debut as investors bet on India's digital-credit boom")
Plaints against brokerages fall despite 700% active client surge
Brokerage complaints per million active investors have declined over the past decade as technology upgrades and tighter regulations improved market processes
 "Plaints against brokerages fall despite 700% active client surge")
Sebi discontinues investor risk reduction access platform for stock brokers
Sebi has discontinued the IRRA platform for stock brokers, citing stronger cyber resilience systems and improved business continuity frameworks in the securities market
 "Sebi discontinues investor risk reduction access platform for stock brokers")
Nifty strategy, May 6: Key levels; L&T Finance, CG Power among top picks
After Monday's rise, the Nifty fell 86 points on Tuesday to close at 24,032. It opened 69 points lower and extended its losses by another 170 points during the first half of the session
 "Nifty strategy, May 6: Key levels; L&T Finance, CG Power among top picks")
Election results give Indian markets reason to cheer amid global risks
Brokerages see policy continuity and stronger political stability after state poll outcomes, but caution that global risks, oil prices and currency pressures may weigh on markets in the near term
 "Election results give Indian markets reason to cheer amid global risks")
DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4
DIIs pumped $27.2 billion into equities; FPI outflows stood at $14.2 billion in March
 "DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4")
Higher input costs, price hikes likely to play spoilsport for HUL
HUL beats estimates on cost control and strong volume growth, but margin pressures from rising input costs may trigger further price hikes ahead
 "Higher input costs, price hikes likely to play spoilsport for HUL")
Sebi proposes changes to SDI regulations to align with RBI directions
The proposals follow feedback highlighting differences between Sebi's regulations and RBI guidelines, particularly for securitisation transactions originated by RBI-regulated entities
 "Sebi proposes changes to SDI regulations to align with RBI directions")
GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid stokes investor doubts as shares lag offer
GameStop's $56 billion bid for eBay raises funding and strategy concerns, with markets doubting the deal despite potential to reshape the collectibles e-commerce space
 "GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid stokes investor doubts as shares lag offer")
Asian shares gain amid May Day holiday; oil steady near $111 per barrel
Market holidays limited the reaction across Asia on Friday, with the Nikkei up 0.4 per cent and Australian shares adding 0.7 per cent
 "Asian shares gain amid May Day holiday; oil steady near $111 per barrel")
Asian shares fall as Brent crude hits 4-year high on Iran war fears
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slid 1 per cent on Thursday, but was still set for a 15 per cent gain this month
 "Asian shares fall as Brent crude hits 4-year high on Iran war fears")
Q4 earnings hope lifts markets, but rising crude prices cap gains
Sensex, Nifty end higher on earnings optimism, but gains capped by surge in crude oil prices amid West Asia tensions
 "Q4 earnings hope lifts markets, but rising crude prices cap gains")
Taiwan's equity market overtakes Canada's to become world's sixth largest
Taiwan surpasses Canada as the sixth-largest equity market, powered by AI-driven chip stocks and the meteoric rise of TSMC
 "Taiwan's equity market overtakes Canada's to become world's sixth largest")
UltraTech Cement remains on a concrete growth path amid strong Q4 show
Strong Q4 performance, rising margins and aggressive capacity expansion plans position UltraTech Cement to sustain growth, aided by robust demand outlook and cost discipline
 "UltraTech Cement remains on a concrete growth path amid strong Q4 show")
South Korea passes UK to become world's eighth-largest stock market
The total market capitalization of Korean-listed companies has surged more than 45 per cent this year to $4.04 trillion, while the UK's has climbed about 3 per cent to $3.99 trillion
 "South Korea passes UK to become world's eighth-largest stock market")
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
 "Sebi sets December 2026 deadline for net settlement of FPI trades")
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'
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")