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IPO rejections fell to just two in FY26 as Sebi adopted a consultative approach, allowing more time for issuers to address queries amid record primary market activity

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State-owned insurance giant Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Monday approved a 1:1 bonus issue

Life Insurance Corporation, LIC

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

dealer-led trading decline, online trading India, mobile trading apps growth, NSE trading trends, CTCL NEAT decline, equity market automation, digital brokerage platforms, retail investor participation India, stock trading technology shift, algorithm

National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday said it has received approval from the Ministry of  Corporate Affairs (MCA) to reserve the name "National Coal  Exchange of India Limited" for its proposed coal exchange.
The move follows NSE's board approval in February to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary for the initiative, with proposed names, including "National Coal Exchange", "Bharat Coal Exchange" and "India Coal Exchange".
In a statement, NSE said it has committed an initial capital infusion of up to Rs 100 crore and will hold a 60 per cent stake in the venture; and the remaining 40 per cent will be offered to other shareholders.
"This is a key milestone achieved, and in due course we will be taking the necessary actions for applying for the requisite license with the Coal Controller Organisation in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements," said Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO at NSE.
The proposed coal exchange seeks to address these inefficiencies by creating a transparent,

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)

NSE said it has committed an initial capital infusion of up to ₹100 crore and will hold a 60 per cent stake in the venture; and the remaining 40 per cent will be offered to other shareholders

Press Trust of India

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

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Only way out for the CIC is to get de-registered as an NBFC

Tata Sons likely to stay upper-layer NBFC under new norms, say experts

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

mutual fund

When the war broke out in late February 2026, the RBI, backed by foreign exchange reserves of nearly $730 billion, intervened aggressively

RBI Grade B

GST-led input tax credit loss and weak equity markets may weigh on insurers' Q4 FY26 profitability, with life insurers facing sharper impact while general insurers see demand support

Goods and Services Tax, GST

After Jana SFB, Ujjivan SFB is the second SFB whose application has been returned by RBI

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Farley warned of national security risks from allowing technology-laden Chinese vehicles to navigate US roads

Jim Farley, Ford

Bloomberg

Shapoorji Pallonji Group seeks to delay ₹14,300 crore debt repayment amid refinancing challenges and market volatility linked to its Tata Sons stake

Shapoorji Pallonji Group Chairman Shapoor Mistry

UltraTech Cement has phased out legacy South Indian brands Sankar, Coromandel, and Raasi after acquiring India Cements, as part of a strategy to unify branding and improve quality

UltraTech

Cement companies are likely to report healthy volume growth in Q4 FY26 on strong demand and capex push, but rising fuel and packaging costs may weigh on profitability and margins

Cement

As the US plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks, here's a look at how wartime blockades -- from world wars to today -- have disrupted trade and daily life globally

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Governments across the region are scrambling for alternative oil and gas, cutting energy use with warmer AC settings and rolling out measures to cushion the impact on consumers and businesses

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China is poised to benefit from the Iran war as global energy disruptions accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean technologies and renewable power, industries that China dominates.
Most of the oil and gas from the now mostly shut Strait of Hormuz was Asia-bound. Asian nations are scrambling to conserve energy and bolster dwindling reserves. As a temporary ceasefire teeters, gasoline prices in the US and Europe are spiking.
While most of Asia is hit hard, China will likely benefit from the fossil fuel disruptions despite being the biggest purchaser of Iranian oil. China leads the world in battery, solar and electric vehicle exports, and its industries are forecast to face a rise in demand for renewable products.
Before the start of the Iran war in late February, China's lead in clean technologies was lengthening. The US under President Donald Trump scaled back on renewable energy and leaned on its vast oil and gas resources, promoting energy exports to achieve what

clean energy, Oil production, renewable energy

Chinese giants like vehicle-maker BYD and battery-producer CATL are well-positioned to capitalise on growing interest in low-emissions energy products as world confronts the fragility of fossil fuels

The brokerage initiated 'Buy' on ACME Solar with a target price of ₹350. Similarly, Clean Max is rated 'Buy' as well with a target price of ₹1,150.

renewable energy, acme solar, clean max

Jefferies estimates banks could face losses of up to ₹5,000 crore ($539 million) from the forced unwinding

RBI, Reserve Bank of India

CareEdge Ratings expects steady investor participation going ahead and gradual absorption of regulatory changes to support stable growth in both MTF and overall market turnover.

MTF book growth declines in March

Anthropic's latest AI model, Mythos, marks a shift from general-purpose AI to domain-specific intelligence-particularly in cybersecurity. Motilal Oswal sees limited immediate disruption to Indian IT

Anthropic launches Mythos

While there are indications that the status of Tata Sons as an upper-layer NBFC may be on the table, the RBI has not commented on any specific company issue

Tata Sons

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