The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will be open for the special Diwali 'Muhurat' trading on Tuesday evening from 1805 hrs to 1920 hrs, to mark the beginning of the Hindu new calendar year 'Vikram Samvat 2062'.
From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993.
Few financial products could match its derivative contracts that always sold at a premium. But the exchange forgot one crucial link: to back its contracts with solid assets.
Stock exchanges have increased scrutiny of investors domiciled in Sikkim, following reports of illegal routing of investments through the Northeast state to evade taxes. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has directed its trading members (brokers) to re-verify and certify investors who have declared their permanent address as Sikkim. Further, brokers have been told to maintain a vigil on the location of devices used by Sikkim-based clients for trading to ensure these are genuine investors from the region.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Investors' Greivance Forum chief Kirit Somaiya has meanwhile filed a criminal complaint against Satyam and demanded that all transactions that have been conducted (after Raju admitted the fraud committed by him) must be reversed today (Friday, Jan 9) before 3 p.m. on the stock exchanges.
IndusInd International Holdings chairman Ashok Hinduja on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Reliance Capital, completing the three-year-long resolution process of the debt-ridden company. IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) has transferred the bid amount to the escrow account of the lender, and the takeover of the management from the Administrator will happen on Wednesday.
An anonymous e-mail threatening to blow up the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges prompted the police to tighten security at the key buildings in Mumbai on Monday. "An NSE official received the e-mail and I asked for security to be beefed up at the buildings immediately after being told about it," Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) K L Prasad said. Prasad said that teams from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad have been posted outside the buildings.
The NSE held 25 to 100 per cent stakes in these entities through its subsidiary NSE Investments as of September.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will hold a special 'Muhurat' trading session on November 12 from 1730 hrs to 1845 hrs to usher in the Samvat Year 2061.
Anil Ambani's radio business, Reliance Media World, which operates radio station BIG FM 92.7, will list on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange on Thursday. This makes BIG FM 92.7 the second radio station to be listed on the stock exchanges.
"Although extended market hours seems inevitable in the long run, current infrastructure and environment does not completely support the move."
Taking immediate note of the volatility on the stocks markets, the Reserve Bank of India on Monday said it was in touch with banks and both the exchanges for smooth payment settlements.
Several major markets including the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange, Foreign Exchange and the money market will remain closed on Tuesday, March 2 on account of 'Muharrum'.
Select markets including the Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, foreign exchange, money market, oilseeds and spices will remain closed on Monday, February 2 on account of Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Eid).
The Delhi high court on Friday sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the bail plea by former managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna in connection with the co-location case. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain issued notice on the bail application and listed the case for further hearing on May 31. The trial court had dismissed the bail plea of the former NSE boss on May 12 and said that no ground for bail was made out at this stage.
While MCX-SX is still waiting for regulatory approval to host equity trading, BSE has been struggling to maintain its 30 per cent market share in the cash segment.
Smart order routing (SOR) has finally taken off in India, with the country's two premier bourses resolving their long-standing dispute over the audit trail of orders. SOR allows brokers' trading engines to automatically choose the best price for stocks from multiple exchanges.
Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange, Forex and money market will remain closed on Thursday, February 13, on account of Id-ul-Zuha.\n\n
All principal markets in Mumbai including, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange, Foreign Exchange, money market, bullion, oils and oilseeds, grains, pulses
Stock market transactions through mobile phones doubled in 2013
On the lines of Shariah-compliant products, intermediaries ask exchanges to consider investment benchmark.
The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will remain closed on Thursday, it was officially announced.
Rupee-denominated contracts will be traded from 9 am to 5 pm.
The broader markets ended higher with mid-caps and small-caps gaining nearly 0.1% on the BSE.
In a bid to enhance its equity exposure and earn higher returns for its nearly 65 million subscribers, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering reinvesting 50 per cent of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) redemption proceeds back into equity. Sources close to the development said a proposal regarding this was discussed in the investment committee (IC) meeting in October last year, and the recommendation has been sent to the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the apex decision-making body of the EPFO for its approval. The next CBT meeting is scheduled to be held on Saturday.
The DSE Association has changed its status to DSE Ltd to facilitate its process of demutualisation and listing on the leading bourses of the country, Bharat Bhushan Sahni, the chairman of DSE Demutualisation Committee, said.
The trigger for international gold prices rising to $3,000 per ounce was Germany's upcoming heavy government borrowing.
Ruias-controlled Essar group on Thursday said it will delist its two steel and oil arms from stock exchanges to gain more flexibility in running the companies.
While the BSE is holding a special trading session to test its disaster recovery software, NSE conduct a special live trading session in capital market segment and future options and SLB segments.
Foreign brokerage firm CLSA initiated coverage on the stock with a Sell rating and target price of Rs 1,095, citing hefty premium valuation.
The stock exchanges have raised various concerns mainly about two UB Group firms -- Kingfisher Airlines and United Spirits -- for not providing required disclosures and not adhering to deadline regarding finacial results and the annual general meeting.
The index is currently trading at 149 per cent of its historical P/B valuation, surpassing its previous peak of 125 per cent made in 2020-21.
Markets ended lower on Thursday following the expiry of July derivative contracts weighed down by profit taking in FMCG shares after recent gains.
Rules governing short-selling in various jurisdictions continue to generate controversy among regulators, lawmakers and market participants. While the US capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission has banned short-selling of financial shares after it was blamed for the collapse of Lehman Brothers, in India, the practice had come under the scanner as foreign institutional investors were lending stocks overseas to facilitate short-selling.
The government was also faced with problems on its balance of payments. It took steps to conserve declining foreign exchange reserves, and began to regulate the production, supply and distribution of gold. It banned forward trading in the yellow metal in November 1962, and introduced gold bonds as well, reveals the RBI's annual report for the year ending June 1963.
Leading stock exchange NSE, which is facing allegations of governance lapses, has started the hunt for a new managing director and chief executive officer as the five-year tenure of incumbent chief Vikram Limaye is ending in July. The exchange has invited applications from candidates having IPO (initial public offering) experience for the role of the top post before March 25, according to a public notice issued on Friday. Limaye is eligible for another term. However, as per Sebi's rule, the incumbent needs to compete with other candidates to win the next term.
The Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange, the interbank foreign exchange market and overnight call money/government securities market will remain closed on Wednesday.
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