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Street signs: Nifty eyes 24,000, AI to vet IPO documents, and more

Hyundai Motor India and Waaree Energies are among the stocks likely to come into focus this week as their lock-up periods expire

NSE adds 8.4 mn new demat accounts in FY25, Groww, Angel One drive growth

India's capital markets witnessed remarkable retail participation in FY25, with over 84 lakh new active demat accounts added on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a 20.5 per cent year-on-year increase, taking the total tally to 4.92 crore. At the forefront of this growth are two digital brokerages -- Groww and Angel One -- which together accounted for over 57 per cent of these net additions. Groww emerged as the single-largest contributor, adding 34 lakh new accounts -- a 40 per cent share of NSE's growth. Its active client base rose from 95 lakh in March 2024 to 1.29 crore in March 2025, reflecting a sharp 36 per cent year-on-year increase. Groww's market share rose from 23.28 per cent to 26.26 per cent during the same period, according to NSE data. Angel One added 14.6 lakh accounts during FY25, contributing 17.38 per cent to NSE's overall growth. The platform's active user base climbed to 75.7 lakh, with a market share of 15.38 per cent. Together, Groww and Angel One accounted

In a first, machines overtake humans in NSE's cash market trades

Share of algorithms in cash market turnover crosses 50% in FY25

Companies may fare better than expected: NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan

Speaking at the India Global Forum's "NXT25" summit, Chauhan stated that India stands to benefit as the world shifts away from multilateralism and is likely to outperform global markets

NSE launches 11 new passive funds tracking Nifty indices in Japan, Korea

A total of eleven new passive funds such as Exchange Traded Funds and Index Funds, which track Nifty Indices, were launched in Japan and Korea during FY 2024-25, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) said on Tuesday. Of these, 9 funds track the Nifty 50 index, while one tracks the Nifty India Corporate Group Index, Tata Group 25 per cent, and another tracks the Nifty Midcap 50 Index. At present, there are 33 passive funds tracking Nifty Indices outside India with total assets under management (AUM) of USD 4.3 billion. These products have been launched by large global asset managers. "There is a growing demand from global asset managers for India-focused passive investment products. FY 2024-25 has been a landmark year for NSE Indices with the successful launch of eleven passive products based on Nifty indices outside of India," Aniruddha Chatterjee, MD of NSE Indices, said. "We anticipate this trend to continue with numerous India-focused passive products set to be introduced .

India doing better than other countries after US tariffs: NSE CEO

Asserting that a situation of confusion persists in the world after the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, NSE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Sunday said India is doing much better than other countries. He said a clear situation is expected to emerge within the next one or two weeks as there will be negotiations and the duty structure will be stabilized. Talking with PTI here after paying obeisance at the revered Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta hills on the occasion of Ram Navami, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief said it seems that the Indian share market is doing much better than other countries post the US decision on reciprocal tariff. "You must have seen the market for the last 2-3 days. America has made a decision on tax, which is applicable to every country in the world. They have also imposed new import duties for India, which is doing better than other countries, he said. Chauhan, who met Lt Governor Manoj

BSE stock rises as mkt regulator Sebi works out solution to expiry-day woes

Measures proposed seen benefiting BSE; NSE halts plan to shift expiry

NSE looks to assuage Sebi concerns around IPO, seeks nod to file DRHP

Underscores steps taken to bolster technology, governance

NSE defers switching to Monday expiry after Sebi's consultation paper

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has deferred its plan to change the expiry day of all index and stock derivatives to Monday from Thursday until further notice following markets regulator Sebi's consultation paper. The shift, which was scheduled to take effect on April 4, 2025, would have seen all index and stock derivative contracts move from Thursday to Monday. Earlier this month, the NSE had announced that Nifty weekly contracts, currently expiring on Thursdays, would be shifted to Mondays. Additionally, the expiry of Nifty monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly contracts was set to change from the last Thursday of the expiry month to the last Monday. However, in light of Sebi's consultation paper, the exchange decided to delay the implementation of this change until further notice. "Members are required to note that the implementation of this circular is deferred until further notice in view of Sebi consultation paper dated March 27, 2025 on final settlement day (expiry day) for

NSE begins electronic settling of its unlisted shares: Details here

Central Depository Services will facilitate these transactions, ending manual settlements and aligning with Sebi's SECC Regulations

Foreign funds fire up mkts: Key indices put up best weekly showing in years

The Sensex rose 558 points, or 0.7 per cent, on Friday to close at 76,906, while the Nifty 50 gained 160 points to end at 23,350

Transfer of NSE shares to get faster with streamlined new mechanism

Bourse removes two stages of the transfer process, bringing down the timeline from over four months to four days

NSE launches website for municipal bonds to increase accessibility

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday announced the launch of a dedicated website for municipal bonds in a bid to enhance the credibility and visibility of such bond markets in the country. The website will serve as a centralised hub for market participants, offering comprehensive data on the Indian municipal bonds market, including issuances, credit ratings, trading volumes, intrinsic yields, and prices along with the historical performance of India's first municipal bond index -- the Nifty India Municipal Bond Index. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, accessibility, and investor awareness in the municipal bonds market in India. By providing structured information and relevant updates, the initiative is set to strengthen confidence in municipal bonds as a viable investment avenue, NSE said in a statement. "The launch of a dedicated municipal bond website is a great initiative that will significantly enhance the credibility and visibility of the municipal bonds mark

NSE to relocate headquarters, convert BKC office into data center

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has allotted over an acre of prime land to NSE on a long-term lease of more than 80 years

Indian stock market driven by long-term investors, not speculation: NSE CEO

Majority of Indians are long-term investors as only 2 per cent actively trade in derivatives out of the 110 million market participants, National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish kumar Chauhan has said. This suggests the growing culture of disciplined, sustainable investment in the country. "Out of 110 million market participants, only 2 per cent actively trade in derivatives. The majority are committed to long-term investing, he stated. At a recent panel discussion in Singapore, he dispelled the notion that India's stock market is driven primarily by speculative trading. According to a statement issued by the exchange, Chauhan provided deep insights into the evolving financial landscape, the rise of technology-driven capitalism, and the increasing complexities of global markets. He redefined conventional perspectives on financial stability, asserting that volatility is not a weakness but an inherent feature of economic progress. Chauhan argued that market disruptions often

India's strict measures on options trading drive speculators out of market

The sharp pullback in individual participation suggests the end of India's retail-driven options trading boom, which had made the country the world's largest market for these instruments

Zomato, Jio Fin, Britannia, BPCL trade lower after NSE announces rejig

NSE indices rejig is part of a semi-annual review, the removal of Britannia and Bharat Petroleum Corporation from the flagship Nifty 50 index will lead to selling pressure of over Rs 2,000 crore

ITC Hotels removed from Sensex; Dr Agarwal slips on stock market debut

Shares of the luxury hotel operator last closed at Rs 165, down 4.2 per cent, with over Rs 700 crore worth of shares changing hands

NSE Nifty likely to see a relief rally in Feb, signals derivatives data

The Nifty has tumbled 11.3 per cent over the last four monthly derivatives series, each of which spans between the last Thursdays of a month, with the most recent one ending on Jan. 30

NSE issues warning of fake financial awareness session run by a fraudster

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) on Thursday issued a public warning about an individual named "Anaisha Patil" who is fraudulently claiming to be the general manager of the NSE. The person has been using the email ID "national.financial.awareness@gmail.com" to deceive the public by falsely associating themselves with the NSE's "National Financial Awareness Academy." The impersonator was attempting to conduct an investor awareness programme, in collaboration with the Government ITI, Dhoraji, District Rajkot, under the guise of being an official NSE event. The session was scheduled to take place on January 30 from 11 am to 12 pm. However, the NSE has clarified that it is in no way associated with this event, nor has it promoted or endorsed it. In a statement, NSE has cautioned the public to stay away from such fraudulent sessions, emphasising that participation in these events will be entirely at the individual's own risk. The exchange also clarified that it would not