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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

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.

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

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.

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 ..

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Exchanges gear up for new closing auction mechanism from August 3

Mock trading is under way as exchanges prepare for the phased rollout of the closing auction session to determine closing prices for derivative-linked stocks

IndiGo Q1 Preview: Will fare hike help drive PAT amid fuel cost spike?

To mitigate the impact of higher aviation turbine fuel (ATF), IndiGo has raised airfares, but analysts believe it will not be enough to stem the Q1 profit fall.

Hong Kong traders cling to lunch break as exchange seeks to scrap it

A preliminary proposal by the city's exchange to scrap the midday break and extend trading hours has drawn criticism, particularly from local firms

SBI Funds Management ends debut session at 6.3% premium to issue price

India's largest asset manager by QAAUM ended its market debut at a modest premium, below market expectations, after its Rs 9,813 crore IPO was subscribed 41.6 times

Why India’s stock market could soon get a new fear gauge

The NSE is working on a new volatility index that could eventually replace or complement India VIX. But why does the market need a new fear gauge? And what could it mean for investors and derivatives

Sebi asks depositories to put in place operational framework by Aug 1

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday directed depositories to put in place an operational framework and necessary system enhancements by August 1 to implement the newly introduced mechanism for freezing promoter holdings at the ISIN level during share buybacks. In a circular, Sebi asked depositories to issue operational guidelines covering the implementation of the ISIN-level freeze on promoter and promoter group holdings, including the format for listed companies to issue freezing instructions. The framework will also lay down operational modalities for permitting promoters to tender shares in buybacks conducted through the tender offer route and for allowing the invocation or release of encumbrances created before the commencement of the buyback period. In such cases, the freeze will continue to apply to the invoked or released shares or other specified securities. "The depositories shall ensure that the operational framework and the necessary system enhancements are put in