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Closing Auction System is transparent, says Sebi Chairman Pandey

The regulator is seeking stakeholder feedback on the new auction mechanism as fund houses flag closing-price uncertainty, settlement constraints and initial operational issues

Updated On: 12 Aug 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

How Indian investors are becoming the stock market’s biggest force | Share market news | Investment

Domestic investors are pouring record amounts into Indian equities, helping offset heavy foreign investor selling. Here’s how DIIs are reshaping Dalal Street, where they are investing.

Updated On: 10 Aug 2026 | 8:52 PM IST
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Street Signs: Dazed and confused; Milky Mist, Shiprocket GMP at 20%

Traders struggle with the new closing auction, IPOs enter a busy week and mutual fund equity inflows may have weakened despite July's market rally

Updated On: 09 Aug 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Sebi streamlines mkt intermediaries' inspection framework, cuts FY27 target

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday streamlined inspection of market intermediaries by mandating joint inspections by stock exchanges and depositories and reducing its inspection target for FY27 to about one-third of the previous year's level. The revamped inspection framework, which follows consultations with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) and the Supervisory Body for Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analysts (RAs), will be implemented from the financial year 2026-27. As part of the changes, Sebi has rationalised its inspection target for FY27 to around one-third of the inspections conducted in the previous financial year, taking into account the regular inspections already carried out by stock exchanges and depositories. "Considering the regular inspections of stock brokers, DPs, IAs and RAs done by stock exchanges and depositories, the targeted number of inspections to be carried out by Sebi in the Financial Year 2026-27 has been rationalised to approximately ...

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

Manipal Health shares jump 11%; Ardee Industries IPO booked 3x on Day 1

Manipal Health shares debut with strong listing gains, while Ardee Industries' IPO attracts robust investor interest on the first day of bidding

Updated On: 05 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Closing auction session: What changed, how it works & why it matters

The NSE's new Closing Auction Session replaces the old closing-price mechanism for F&O stocks. Here's how it works, why it was introduced and what it means

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

New system to determine closing share prices off to a rocky start

The new closing auction mechanism for F&O stocks led to an unusually wide gap between Sensex and Nifty, with market participants citing auction dynamics and liquidity

Updated On: 03 Aug 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Crushed by Kospi rout, angry Koreans rip Lee, vow not to buy stocks again

Korean retail investors face steep losses after the Kospi's sharp July reversal, exposing risks from leveraged ETFs, AI-driven rallies and crowded trades.

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

July charm holds for Indian markets; gains in 19 of the past 25 years

Benchmark indices posted their first back-to-back monthly gains of 2026 as strong earnings, foreign inflows and a rally in IT stocks supported market sentiment

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Sensex, Nifty gain 2% in July led by IT; 50% of BSE 500 stocks underperform

Among sectoral indices, the BSE IT surged 16% followed by Consumer Durables (9%), Realty (8%) and Auto (6%). On the flip side, Capital Goods and Power indices declined 7% and 6%, respectively.

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

Stock markets end higher led by blue-chip buying, foreign fund inflows

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, driven by a rally in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and foreign fund inflows. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 273.55 points, or 0.35 per cent, higher at 77,928.15, helped by fag-end buying. During the day, it hit a high of 78,007.09 and a low of 77,440.91, gyrating 566.18 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced by 66.95 points, or 0.28 per cent, to end at 24,317.15. From the Sensex pack, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and Power Grid were among the major winners. Adani Ports, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finserv and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 2,981.87 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data. "The Fed's decision to maintain the status quo on rates was largely anticipated, but hawkishness remained due to continued emphasis on inflation ..

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

AI stock correction reflects a more rational market reassessment

AI is transformative. People expect it to not only generate gargantuan profits but also to alter the way society functions

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

Stock market timings to change soon: Here’s what traders need to know | Trading | F&O

From August 3, India's stock market will see one of its biggest operational changes in years. A new Closing Auction Session will change how the closing price is discovered for F&O stocks,

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 8:45 PM IST
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Falling crude prices help Sensex, Nifty snap five-day losing streak

Benchmark indices gained around 1 per cent as easing geopolitical tensions pulled down crude prices, while the rupee emerged as the best-performing Asian currency

Updated On: 27 Jul 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Manipal IPO to be India's biggest in healthcare, seeks to raise ₹9,275 cr

₹9,275-crore issue opens on July 29 as the Temasek-backed hospital chain plans to add around 3,000 beds through greenfield and brownfield projects

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Indices post longest losing streak in more than 6 months amid crude worries

Sensex and Nifty fell for a fifth straight session as elevated crude prices, the Middle East conflict and FPI selling weighed on investor sentiment

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

NSE's Ahimsa Index: India's new ethical investing benchmark explained

Can you invest without compromising your values? The NSE has launched the **Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index**, an ethical stock market index that excludes companies

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 4:28 PM IST
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Laurus Labs stock jumps 2%, hits new high on 125% surge in Q1 profit

Laurus Labs on Friday reported a 124.7% YoY surge in Q1 consolidated net profit at ₹361.99 crore, backed by 28.8% growth in total income. The stock has nearly doubled in the last one year.

Updated On: 24 Jul 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

Markets fall for fourth session as higher crude prices, FPI selling weigh

Benchmark indices extended losses as rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign portfolio investor selling offset domestic institutional buying and weighed on sentiment

Updated On: 23 Jul 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Markets fall for third day as crude surge dents investor sentiment

Sensex lost 715 points and the Nifty slipped below 24,000 as rising crude prices, tariff concerns and geopolitical tensions triggered broad-based selling

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 10:58 PM IST