 "Sebi plans strict derivative rules to curb risky retail trading, increasing costs and limiting options to enhance market stability.")
India’s Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to introduce stricter rules for derivatives trading to protect retail investors from speculation risks. The new regulations will limit options contract expiries to one per exchange each week and raise the minimum trading amount to between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, increasing the ...
 "Interest rate cuts may delay cash movement; Treasury yield inversion persists despite a positive gap, keeping money market assets soaring.")
The gap between two-year and 10-year Treasury yields has turned positive for the first time in about a month, according to analysts at JPMorgan. Despite potential interest rate cuts, investors are unlikely to quickly move away from shorter-dated government bonds, which currently offer attractive yields above 5 percent. The yield curve remains inverted in some ...
 "Max Ventures divests 3.18% stake in Max Financial Services for ₹1,218 crore, reducing promoter shareholding dramatically amid market fluctuations.")
Max Ventures Investment Holdings, a promoter of Max Financial Services Ltd (MFSL), recently sold a 3.18 percent stake in the company for Rs 1,218 crore through an open Market transaction. This sale involved the disposal of 11 million shares at an average price of Rs 1,107.37 each. Following this transaction, the combined shareholding of the ...
 "India’s Bond Market Set to Shift as RBI Eyes Rate Cuts and Demand Rises")
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is set to increase its investments in longer-duration federal government bonds, including the benchmark 10-year bonds, due to a favorable demand-supply scenario. Ketan Parikh, the head of fixed income investments, noted that the company’s long-term focus aligns well with investing in these longer-term bonds. As India’s fiscal deficit drives borrowing, the ...
 "Antitrust Storm: Nvidia Faces Subpoena Amid Market Dominance Investigations")
The U.S. Department of Justice has intensified its investigation into Nvidia regarding possible antitrust violations. Following complaints from competitors about Nvidia’s Market dominance, the DOJ has issued subpoenas for further information. Reports suggest that officials are examining whether Nvidia is making it difficult for customers to switch to other chip suppliers and is penalizing those ...
 "India’s Energy Market Soars: Prices Plummet Amid Renewable Revolution")
In August 2024, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a significant rise in total trade volume, increasing by 35.8% year-on-year to reach 12,040 million units. Electricity trading also grew, with a 17.1% rise to 9,914 million units. The Market Clearing Price in the Day-Ahead Market dropped 38% to Rs 4.28 per unit, while the Real-Time ...
 "Tax Waivers Ignite Hybrid Car Revolution in Uttar Pradesh’s Auto Market")
Japanese automakers Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are aggressively promoting hybrid vehicles in Uttar Pradesh, India, following recent tax waivers that make hybrids more attractive for buyers. While hybrids are taxed at 43 percent, just below the 48 percent for gasoline cars, these waivers can lead to significant savings, such as $15,800 on a luxury Toyota ...
 "OfBusiness Aims for Billion IPO Amid India’s Booming Market")
OfBusiness, a SoftBank-backed Indian online platform that supplies raw materials to businesses, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) worth up to $1 billion. The company is in talks with major banks, including Bank of America and JP Morgan, aiming for a listing on Indian stock exchanges in the second half of 2025. The IPO ...
 "Brigade Enterprises Aims to Raise ₹1,500 Crore Amid Thriving Market Performance")
Brigade Enterprises, a prominent real estate developer based in Bengaluru, is set to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore by offering equity shares to institutional investors. The company launched its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) on September 2, with a floor price of Rs 1,164.70 per share, while shares closed at Rs 1,239.80 on the BSE. ...
 "Adani Green and TotalEnergies Forge Power Partnership Amid Market Surge")
Adani Green Energy has announced a significant milestone as its board approved a joint venture with TotalEnergies, allowing the French energy giant to invest $444 million. This partnership comes on the heels of a previous $300 million deal to enhance renewable energy capacity in India, a country still heavily reliant on coal. The new venture ...
