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Sebi tightens norms for intraday position limits in index options

Sebi has tightened rules for index options, capping intraday limits at Rs 5,000 crore per entity and requiring exchanges to monitor positions with random checks during trading

August Slump: Over 2,300 stocks in red, market breadth hits six-month low

Both February and August were marked by sharp foreign portfolio investor outflows, cautious investor positioning, and sharper declines in broader market segments versus frontline indices

Options on a new clock: The day swap that could tilt the stock market

Expiry-day swing gives NSE a chance to reclaim lost territory from BSE

GST Council meeting, macroeconomic data likely to drive markets this week

Equity markets this week would keenly track the upcoming GST Council meeting, macroeconomic data announcements and trading activity of foreign investors for further movement, analysts said. Moreover, developments related to tariff negotiations, global market trends and auto sales data would also drive investors' sentiment. "Looking ahead, India's resilience, supported by strong Q1 GDP print driven by government spending and policy measures, may provide a buffer against external headwinds, though fiscal concerns remain. A resolution of tariff disputes could act as a key catalyst for market sentiment," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said. India's economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 7.8 per cent in April-June, its fastest pace in five quarters, before US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs that now cloud the outlook, threatening key exports like textiles. "This week will be event-heavy, marking the start of a new month with several high-frequency indicat

Stock market declines for 2nd month as US tariffs weigh on sentiment

Sensex and Nifty fell for a second month as US tariffs hit sentiment, though GST reform hopes and rating upgrade cushioned the slide

India Inc's earnings pulse weakens after Q1: Top 5 EPS upgrades, downgrades

Brokerages trim FY26 estimates for 130 of 192 BSE 200 companies, with a median EPS downgrade of 3.5%

China's market bull run defies slowdown fears, stoking bubble risks

In just the past month, onshore stocks have added almost a trillion dollars to their market value, the Shanghai Composite Index has hit a decade-high

Markets halt six-day winning streak; Sensex, Nifty 50 drop close to 1%

Sensex and Nifty fell nearly one per cent amid FPI selling, but managed to rise for the second consecutive week, supported by gains in auto and consumer stocks

Asian shares edge higher ahead of Fed signals, mixed finish on Wall Street

Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after a mixed finish on Wall Street, where shares in Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar stocks pared their earlier steep losses. Traders are looking ahead for cues about US monetary policy from a meeting of central bankers that begins later in the day in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is due to speak at the conference on Friday. The Fed has kept its main interest rate steady this year, primarily because of the fear of the possibility that President Donald Trump's tariffs could push inflation higher. But a surprisingly weak report on job growth across the US may be superseding that. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.6 per cent to 42,636.74 after a survey showed Japan's factory activity remained in contraction for the second month in August. The S&P Global flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 49.9 in August from 48.9 in July, just below the 50 level that delineates between ...

FIIs short bets intact even as Nifty rises nearly 700 pts from recent lows

FIIs long-short ratio in index futures has barely moved from 0.09 to 0.11, implying presence of heavy short bets in the August F&O series.

Asian stocks rise as investors track Ukraine war after Trump-Putin summit

Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after US stocks edged back from their record levels on Friday. US futures were little changed as investors watched for developments in the Ukraine crisis following a summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that brought no breakthroughs. Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.9 per cent to 43.776.38, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.3 per cent to 25,344.48. The Shanghai Composite index jumped 1.2 per cent to 3,740.50. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was virtually unchanged, while the Kospi in South Korea declined 1.3 per cent to 3,184.17. Trump was preparing to meet later Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders in Washington. The European vanguard were not included in Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday. They are seeking to present a united front in safeguarding Ukraine and the continent from any widening aggression from Moscow. An annual meeting in .

Asian stocks rise as Fed rate cut bet lifts market; Nikkei hits record high

The highly-anticipated US inflation readings indicated President Donald Trump's tariff regime had yet to filter down to consumer prices

Sensex gains 746 pts, Nifty nears 24,600; 3 reasons behind Monday's rally

Why Sensex, Nifty rallied on Monday: Renewed buying in PSU banks, record MF inflows and hopes of a positive outcome from the US-Russia meet helped revive the market mood in India.

Alembic Pharma dips 3% post Q1 results; MOFSL retains Neutral, here's why

Alembic Pharma fell around 3.5 per cent to hit an intraday low of ₹913 on the NSE, after the company reported its June 2025 quarter results

ABB India shares plunge 7% in trade; Nomura decodes stock strategy

The company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) stood at ₹414 crore during the quarter, down from ₹542 crore reported in the year-ago period

Round trip to nowhere: Markets break a sweat, but not new ground

Markets moved. Wealth didn't. One year later, it's deja vu for investors

Street Signs: Ground shifts beneath Nifty's feet, SMEs lace up for race

Starting Monday, silver futures contracts will be traded in US dollar denominations at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), with the launch on the India International Bullion Exchange

Nifty key levels to watch on July 30; Check top stock picks for today

The Nifty's close near the day's high resulted in a bullish 'engulfing' candlestick pattern on the daily chart

Torrent Pharma gains over 2% after Q1 results; what should you do?

Torrent's chronic business grew at 13 per cent as compared to the Indian pharmaceutical market's (IPM) growth of 9 per cent for the quarter.

Why angel investors in India may soon be rarer than Bengal tigers

Sebi wants individuals to get accredited like US investors, but with only 650 approvals so far, India's angel investors are rarer than Bengal tigers, threatening early-stage funding