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Markets to policy: 11 challenges for new Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The regulator's 11th chairman will have to balance the interest of investors and policy changes

BSE Smallcap to log biggest monthly fall in 5-yrs; 282 stocks at 52-wk lows

With February month's decline, thus far in the calendar year 2025, the BSE Smallcap index has plunged 22 per cent. A total of 27 smallcaps hit new all-time lows.

Can Nifty fall 20% from peak to enter bear phase? Chart check

Analysts believe the market may not enter bear territory for now; instead expect some time-wise correction and sectoral rotation going ahead. Here are the key levels to track.

Madhabi Puri Buch to hang up her boots as Sebi chief after 3-year tenure

India's first woman Sebi Chief Madhabi Puri Buch, who faced conflict of interest allegations by the US-based short-seller Hindenburg and also political heat thereafter, would complete her three-year tenure later on Friday and will be succeeded by Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey. Before her appointment as Sebi chief, veteran investment banker who has also work with country's leading private sector lender ICICI Bank, joined Sebi's board as a whole-time member in April 2017 and was later elevated as a chairperson in March 2022. She succeeded former IAS officer Ajay Tyagi, who held the top position for five years, from March 1, 2017, to February 28, 2022. Buch's stint at Sebi Chief has been marked by both significant strides and notable challenges. Taking charge on March 2, 2022, Buch made history as the first woman to lead the market regulator, as well as the first private-sector individual to hold the position. Although, Buch in her tenure made significant strides in areas like

Investors want new Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey to keep things simple

A career bureaucrat, Pandey is currently India's Finance Secretary, he oversees the revenue department

Stock market poised to see partial recovery this year from deepest rout

Economic growth in Asia's third-largest economy slowed sharply this financial year as high inflation and stagnant incomes squeezed household spending

Indian markets can rise 15% in a year; FII selling surprised me: Chris Wood

Speaking at BS Manthan, Wood said he remains structurally bullish on Indian equities from a long-term perspective; but cautious in the short-term given the quantum of FII outflows and valuation woes.

Record 2,509 stocks flash red in February 2025 as selloff continues

The number of stocks undergoing corrections this month is 23 per cent higher than the two-year average of 2,043

Markets may remain range bound this year: Kotak Institutional Equities

Kotak Institutional Equities remains cautious about the outlook for small- and mid-cap stocks, as their valuations have not moderated significantly despite recent market corrections

Nifty monthly losing streak 2nd worst in 30 yrs; why you should be worried

The Nifty 50 index has shed nearly 13% in the last five straight months, its longest losing streak since November 1996; equalling its second-worst ever in the 30-year history.

F&O trading faces reset as Sebi revisits 'open interest formula'

New futures and options risk metrics aimed at closer alignment with cash market

69% growth in headcount in India's institutional investor sector in 2 years

The sector has made strides in workforce diversity, with women's participation at 27 per cent of the overall workforce

Market realities, bubbles: Is Peak America leading to lower returns ahead?

It is far better for the US to gradually underperform global markets, as we have seen from the beginning of 2025

Delhi MLAs take oath, stock markets tank, Russian consulate explosion & more

The first session of Delhi’s eighth legislative assembly kicked off today. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and newly-elected MLAs took their oath, administered by Protem Speaker Arvinder Singh Lovely.

45% of young Indians prefer stocks as primary investment choice: Survey

The survey found that 68% of respondents now prefer using digital platforms for their investment needs

Layoffs impact: Infy stock sinks below 200-DMA after 8 months; what next?

Infosys share price outlook: Infy was seen testing the 200-DMA for the first-time since June 2024; technical chart hints at further 9% downside risk for the stock.

Naukri stock flirting with trouble; can slide another 20% if this happens

Info Edge (Naukri) share price outlook: The stock is seen testing the trend line support on the weekly scale at Rs 7,300; a weekly close below the same will indicate bearish implications on the stock.

Death Cross Alert: 5 stocks on the verge of crashing; check details

SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC AMC among 5 financial stocks that can fall up to 15% as Fin Nifty sees 'Death Cross' on the daily chart for the first time since September 2022.

BS Manthan: Chris Wood to discuss India's growth, its impact on stock mkt

Wood will speak on 'Developed vs Emerging: India's markets in a new world order' at the two day Business Standard Manthan in New Delhi

Sensex, Nifty technically oversold, await relief rally; track weekly levels

Stock Market outlook this week: Here's a trading guide with key levels to track on the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty for the week February 24 - February 28, 2025.