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Sebi widens auditor pool for investment advisers, research analysts

Regulator allows cost accountants to conduct compliance audits, easing capacity constraints and expanding flexibility for investment advisers and research analysts

Sebi widens auditor pool for investment advisers, research analysts
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

Rupee hits new low on dollar demand from maturing NDFs, month-end flows

Currency weakens to record closing low amid importer demand and NDF pressures, with central bank intervention helping prevent breach of the 94 per dollar mark

Rupee hits new low on dollar demand from maturing NDFs, month-end flows
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Markets rebound further as easing crude lifts sentiment

Indices advance 3.5% in two sessions; gold prices rise again

West Asia conflict: Markets rebound further as easing crude lifts sentiment
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

RCB deal and growth outlook are positive triggers for United Spirits

Sale of RCB stake to boost cash flows and support deleveraging, while premiumisation and policy shifts underpin steady growth outlook for United Spirits

RCB deal and growth outlook are positive triggers for United Spirits
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Sebi proposes IT resilience index for market infrastructure institutions

Regulator seeks to standardise metrics and strengthen oversight of critical IT systems across market infrastructure institutions, including exchanges and depositories

Sebi proposes IT resilience index for market infrastructure institutions
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

FII's India allocation unlikely to change in the near term: Rajat Rajgarhia

For FII's, the favored markets over last two years have been countries that were beneficiaries of new age tech and artificial intelligence (AI), he said.

FII's India allocation unlikely to change in the near term: Rajat Rajgarhia
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Options boom to face STT hike test from April 1; analysts weigh impact

The recent move on the STT hike is not the first such intervention to discourage retail participation in the derivatives segment.

Options boom to face STT hike test from April 1; analysts weigh impact
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

Sebi, Google partner to monitor finfluencers' violation of norms

Regulator partners Google to strengthen AI monitoring of influencers and launches verified app labelling to help investors identify authentic intermediaries

Sebi, Google partner to monitor finfluencers' violation of norms
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

Sammaan Capital shares jump on RBI approval of Rs 8,850 cr IHC deal

The non-bank lender's shares gained after RBI approved Abu Dhabi-based IHC's stake acquisition, marking one of the largest West Asia investments in India's financial sector

Sammaan Capital shares jump on RBI approval of Rs 8,850 cr IHC deal
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

Rupee closes near record low, RBI intervention blunts outflow pressure

Rupee near record low despite RBI support as NDF-related dollar demand and outflows offset gains from easing oil prices and improved global risk sentiment

Rupee closes near record low, RBI intervention blunts outflow pressure
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

Bulls charge! Sensex, Nifty zoom nearly 4% in 2 days; investors gain ₹17trn

In the past two trading sessions, the Sensex has surged more than 2,500 points, or nearly 3.5 per cent on a closing basis. Similarly, the Nifty 50 index has added nearly 800 points, or 3.5 per cent

Bulls charge! Sensex, Nifty zoom nearly 4% in 2 days; investors gain ₹17trn
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 4:17 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex soars 1,205 pts, Nifty ends at 23,306 on West Asia de-escalation hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.30 per cent and 2.59 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex soars 1,205 pts, Nifty ends at 23,306 on West Asia de-escalation hopes
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 3:58 PM IST

IPL impact: RPSG Ventures up 20%; Sun TV, United Spirits retreat from highs

A key trend in RCB, Rajasthan Royals deals is the shift from individual ownership to institutional and consortium-based ownership and IPL evolution as a global sports asset class.

IPL impact: RPSG Ventures up 20%; Sun TV, United Spirits retreat from highs
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Larsen & Toubro shares jump 4% on securing significant Assam water project

L&T has secured a significant order for its water and effluent treatment (WET) business from the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewage Board for a water management project in Assam

Larsen & Toubro shares jump 4% on securing significant Assam water project
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Urban Company gets 'Sell' from Ambit; 'messy' growth, competition key risks

Following the development, Urban Company's share price fell 1.06 per cent to an intraday low of ₹112.99 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Urban Company gets 'Sell' from Ambit; 'messy' growth, competition key risks
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

MCX shares rise over 3%; HDFC Securities retains 'Buy' for 19% upside

MCX share price target: HDFC Securities has maintained a 'Buy' rating on MCX stock and raised its target price to ₹2,950 from ₹2,780

MCX shares rise over 3%; HDFC Securities retains 'Buy' for 19% upside
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Sugar stocks surge: Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engg soar up to 8%; here's why

Triveni Engineering & Industries surged 8 per cent to ₹401, while Balrampur Chini Mills soared 7 per cent to ₹512.10 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals.

Sugar stocks surge: Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engg soar up to 8%; here's why
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

Crude falls below $100/bbl; OMCs rise up to 3%, upstream stocks mixed

Brent crude oil prices cooled off on reports that the US is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran, and had sent a 15-point plan to Iran for discussion

Crude falls below $100/bbl; OMCs rise up to 3%, upstream stocks mixed
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Trent jumps 5%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy, trims target price: Here's why

Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Trent with a revised target price of ₹4,350

Trent jumps 5%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy, trims target price: Here's why
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Zerodha doubles brokerage fees on select F&O trades from April 1: Report

Reports say Zerodha has hiked brokerage fees to ₹40/order on select intraday F&O trades from April 1. Higher STT in FY27 is also expected to raise costs for traders amid slowing derivatives volumes

Zerodha doubles brokerage fees on select F&O trades from April 1: Report
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:38 PM IST