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Market Experts Endorse Sebi's Expiry-Day Reforms to Tackle Volatility, Manipulation

Market Experts Endorse Sebi's Expiry-Day Reforms to Tackle Volatility, Manipulation

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Market experts have largely supported Sebi's proposed changes to the expiry-day trading framework, including delinking derivatives settlement prices from cash-market closing prices and discontinuing live indicative index values during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), believing these will address volatility and manipulation.

Sebi 'close' to approving NSE IPO, eyes broader market resilience

Sebi 'close' to approving NSE IPO, eyes broader market resilience

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is reportedly 'close' to approving the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) initial public offering (IPO) draft documents, with an expected market debut by early next month. Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey also emphasised the regulator's focus on enhancing market resilience against evolving risks, including technology failures and the impact of artificial intelligence.

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India's cement industry is on the brink of an oversupply situation as aggressive capacity expansion by major players is set to outpace demand growth over the next two financial years, potentially leading to pricing pressures and moderated utilisation rates.

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

10 IPO Checks Before You Invest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Dig into the prospectus. Use the prospectus to understand the business and its risks.

Sensex, Nifty decline as West Asia conflict, US rate hike concerns weigh on investor sentiment

Sensex, Nifty decline as West Asia conflict, US rate hike concerns weigh on investor sentiment

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower on Monday due to elevated crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran hostilities, and concerns over a potential US interest rate hike, impacting investor sentiment.

Dabur delivers steady Q1 performance, but volume growth and monsoon worries persist

Dabur delivers steady Q1 performance, but volume growth and monsoon worries persist

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Dabur India reported a steady performance in Q1 FY27 with 10.6 per cent year-on-year revenue growth, a 12-quarter high, driven by broad-based gains across India and international businesses. However, volume growth, particularly in beverages due to unseasonal rains, and concerns over monsoon impact on rural demand remain key challenges.

RBI likely to hike rates by 50 bps as inflation breaches tolerance band

RBI likely to hike rates by 50 bps as inflation breaches tolerance band

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Economists widely anticipate the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee will increase the repo rate by 50 basis points, likely split between the October and December meetings, as retail inflation is projected to peak at 6.1 per cent in the third quarter, exceeding the RBI's tolerance limit.

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Nothing Was Guaranteed, Nothing Was Given'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'Giving up is very easy. But don't give up. Try out whatever you can. Something will happen.'

FPIs flock to financials, extend buying spree in IT sector in early August

FPIs flock to financials, extend buying spree in IT sector in early August

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) significantly increased their buying in Indian equities during the first half of August, with financial services attracting the largest inflows, reversing previous outflows. The IT sector also continued to see strong interest from overseas investors, driven by a reassessment of valuations and the role of Indian IT firms in AI deployment.

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Why have Promoters Borrowed Rs 7 Trillion?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

The absolute amount of money raised is more than three times the 2 trillion seen before the pandemic (June 2019).

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Keep Crude Prices High

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Keep Crude Prices High

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw declines in early trade, primarily due to elevated crude oil prices stemming from the unresolved geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest that while global sentiment improved slightly after a benign US inflation report, the ongoing US-Iran standoff continues to exert pressure on domestic equities. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 13.

Less than 7% water stock left in Mumbai reservoirs

Less than 7% water stock left in Mumbai reservoirs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The BMC is closely monitoring reservoir levels and enforcing water conservation measures as concerns over supply grow.

Equity MF Inflows Hit Four-Month High In August

Equity MF Inflows Hit Four-Month High In August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Smallcap funds topped the net inflow chart for the second consecutive month, as investors poured record Rs 7,973 crore into one of the best-performing MF categories.

Sebi Chief: Initial Liquidity Issues with CAS Seen Across Global Markets

Sebi Chief: Initial Liquidity Issues with CAS Seen Across Global Markets

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey acknowledged that all global jurisdictions experienced lower liquidity during the initial implementation phases of the closing auction session (CAS), a stock price determination framework introduced in India on August 3.

Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, advanced for the second consecutive day, driven by softening crude oil prices and a positive trend in global markets. Despite some profit-taking in IT and metal shares, auto stocks outperformed, contributing to the overall gains.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced subdued trading and turned flat on Tuesday as investors engaged in profit-booking following a recent rally, compounded by weak Asian market trends and fresh foreign fund outflows.

Bachchan Name Pressure? Navya Naveli Nanda Says...

Bachchan Name Pressure? Navya Naveli Nanda Says...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'Everyone has a surname, and I think everyone has an equal responsibility to live up to that name.'

India's Manufacturing PMI Slips to 5-Year Low in August on Weak Demand

India's Manufacturing PMI Slips to 5-Year Low in August on Weak Demand

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

India's manufacturing sector growth decelerated to a five-year low of 52.8 in August, down from 53.5 in July, as output and new orders moderated due to softer demand conditions, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

20% Market Crash Possible? Fund CIO Says...

20% Market Crash Possible? Fund CIO Says...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

From why FIIs will return to India with 'bagfuls' to what to do if markets crash 20%, from finding the next multi-bagger to whether the battered IT sector can bounce back -- Trust MF CIO Mihir Vora's calm answers will surprise you.

Foreign Investors Pour Rs 23,544 Crore into Indian Equities in August

Foreign Investors Pour Rs 23,544 Crore into Indian Equities in August

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have significantly increased their investment in Indian equities, infusing Rs 23,544 crore in August, driven by improving quarterly earnings, a stable rupee, and positive market prospects.

GDP data, crude oil prices, US jobs report to dictate market trends

GDP data, crude oil prices, US jobs report to dictate market trends

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Analysts predict that the Indian stock market's sentiment this week will be primarily influenced by the domestic GDP data announcement, crude oil prices, and the crucial US non-farm payrolls report.

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The benchmark Sensex plummeted 813 points to a three-month low, with the Nifty settling below 23,450, as escalating tensions in West Asia drove crude oil prices above USD 100 per barrel, leading to widespread selling in IT, FMCG, financial services, and oil & gas shares.

Flexi-Cap Funds Attract Nearly Rs 50,000 Crore Inflows, Investor Base Surges

Flexi-Cap Funds Attract Nearly Rs 50,000 Crore Inflows, Investor Base Surges

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Flexi-cap mutual fund schemes have attracted nearly Rs 50,000 crore in net inflows during January-July 2026, a 27 per cent increase year-on-year, as investors increasingly favour dynamic equity strategies.

Crude price, US-Iran conflict to dictate market trends

Crude price, US-Iran conflict to dictate market trends

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Analysts predict that crude oil prices and the ongoing US-Iran conflict will be the primary drivers of stock market movements, with investors also closely watching the Jackson Hole symposium for cues on interest rates.

Tata Sons narrows chairman search to T V Narendran, Saurabh Agrawal, and NSE's Ashish Chauhan a 'dark horse'

Tata Sons narrows chairman search to T V Narendran, Saurabh Agrawal, and NSE's Ashish Chauhan a 'dark horse'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The search for N Chandrasekaran's successor as Tata Sons Chairman has reportedly narrowed to Tata Steel CEO T V Narendran, Tata Sons Executive Director Saurabh Agrawal, and NSE MD & CEO Ashish Chauhan, with Chauhan emerging as a potential 'dark horse' candidate.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Crude Prices Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Crude Prices Ease

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, recovering from previous losses, driven by softening crude oil prices and renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks. Analysts note that the fall in Brent crude below USD 77 has removed significant macro headwinds for India, contributing to market stability.

Satya Niketan collapse: Student bodies demand immediate safety audit

Satya Niketan collapse: Student bodies demand immediate safety audit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

A building collapse in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University, has prompted student and teacher organisations to demand a comprehensive safety audit of paying guest accommodations across the city. The incident has highlighted concerns over structural compliance, fire safety, illegal constructions, and inadequate living conditions for students.

Sebi acts swiftly against 'trade manipulation' in closing auction session, impounds Rs 3.67 crore

Sebi acts swiftly against 'trade manipulation' in closing auction session, impounds Rs 3.67 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has swiftly barred Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share & Stock Broking from the securities market for alleged manipulative trades during the closing auction session (CAS) on Sensex expiry. The regulator has also directed the impounding of wrongful gains totalling 3.67 crore from the two entities.

S&P Global Ratings retains India's 'BBB' sovereign rating with stable outlook

S&P Global Ratings retains India's 'BBB' sovereign rating with stable outlook

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB' with a stable outlook, citing the country's dynamic and fast-growing economy, strong external balance sheet, and stable institutions that ensure policy predictability.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Climb in Early Trade

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Climb in Early Trade

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trading, driven by anticipation surrounding the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, despite mixed global cues and significant FII outflows.

Nifty's late swings punish longs and shorts as thin liquidity creates havoc

Nifty's late swings punish longs and shorts as thin liquidity creates havoc

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Nifty 50 experienced significant volatility during its closing auction session, leading to losses for both long and short retail options traders due to thin liquidity and rapid price swings, particularly in private-sector banks.

Tata Motors PV: Margin Pressures May Dampen Strong Volume Growth

Tata Motors PV: Margin Pressures May Dampen Strong Volume Growth

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) reported Q1FY27 results showing significant margin pressures at both Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and its domestic operations, despite strong volume growth in the India business. Analysts expect these margin headwinds to persist, potentially offsetting gains from increased sales and new launches.

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Sugar Prices May Ease Soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Prices had started to ease following the government's decision to allow duty-free imports of 1 mt of raw sugar and would weaken further over the next 7 to 10 days.

Carmakers ramp up production for festive season, but high base and inventory risks loom

Carmakers ramp up production for festive season, but high base and inventory risks loom

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Indian passenger vehicle manufacturers are significantly increasing production and stocking dealerships in anticipation of strong festival season demand, with new launches planned and supply bottlenecks being addressed. However, the industry faces potential moderation in growth during the second half of FY27 due to a high base from last year's post-GST surge, commodity inflation, and elevated inventory levels.

'HDFC Merger Contributed To HDFC Bank's Troubles'

'HDFC Merger Contributed To HDFC Bank's Troubles'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

'Once you're wrestling with making a merger of that scale value-accretive, you're also under pressure to keep growing the balance sheet and chasing liabilities, and other things start to slip as a consequence.'

Satya Niketan collapse: Nadda assures Delhi CM of all support

Satya Niketan collapse: Nadda assures Delhi CM of all support

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

A five-storey building housing a boys' hostel in Satya Niketan, South Delhi, collapsed, resulting in three student deaths and several injuries. Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah have assured support and are monitoring the situation. Rescue operations are ongoing, with many feared trapped, and an investigation into the building's owner is underway.

350,000 Tonnes Of Sugar Exports Diverted To Domestic Market

350,000 Tonnes Of Sugar Exports Diverted To Domestic Market

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Indian refiners are diverting 350,000 tonnes of sugar, originally slated for export, to the domestic market to ease a supply crunch and stabilise prices ahead of the festive season.

Coforge Chairman O P Bhatt Resigns Amidst Board Evaluation Report Controversy

Coforge Chairman O P Bhatt Resigns Amidst Board Evaluation Report Controversy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Coforge Chairman O P Bhatt has abruptly resigned from the IT firm after an internal audit raised concerns over the handling and presentation of a 'board evaluation report' to the board, with the company asserting the move will not impact its financial or operational performance.

Why BJP, Congress Watch CJP's Future Moves

Why BJP, Congress Watch CJP's Future Moves

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Some see in the CJP the potential of weakening the Opposition. Hence the BJP/RSS's 'softly softly catchee monkey' approach, with co-option being the ultimate aim, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty down on renewed US-Iran tensions, crude spike

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty down on renewed US-Iran tensions, crude spike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline in early trade, driven by renewed tensions between the US and Iran and a subsequent spike in global crude oil prices, creating uncertainty in the market. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 8.