Indian Market News

Defence sector stocks surged in Wednesday's trade following precision strikes by Indian armed forces across the Line of Control under Operation Sindoor. The operation, while geopolitical, had a distinctly positive impact on stock market sentiment aro

The Indian government is continuing with its disinvestment drive and has confirmed that the strategic sale of IDBI Bank is progressing on schedule. The Centre, along with LIC, plans to jointly sell a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank — with 30.48% held by

In a move aimed at safeguarding retail investors and aligning with SEBI's February 2025 regulations, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has rolled out implementation standards for algorithmic (algo) trading, effective August 1, 2025. The goal is to en

Indian public sector banks (PSBs) have faced quite a reversal of fortunes in 2025. After a tremendous run in 2024, where the Nifty PSU Bank Index zoomed upwards by more than 24%, in recent months, a sudden decline has taken over, with some PSB counte

Warren Buffett wrapped up what was expected to be his final annual meeting as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and what a run it had been. Buffett's leadership has been legendary, taking Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile company to a $1.2 trilli

To strengthen financial discipline, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will ally with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to combat the growing cases of financial fraud in the country. This joint effort aims to super

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is making fresh efforts to establish a centralised KYC system, guaranteeing smoother investor onboarding and enhanced market transparency across all financial avenues. This step aligns well with the v

While global markets grapple with intricate stitching from various economic indicators alongside geopolitical strife, investors wonder whether the time is ripe for stock investment. According to Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jef

According to the NSE, the number of active retail investors in India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) nearly doubled from January to March 2025. This impressive growth shows the resilience and maturity of Indian retail investors in a volatile market e

Hong Kong's stock market drove gains across the region on Friday when news from China indicated that the country is considering resuming trade talks with the United States. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) raced up by 2.2% to its highest almost mid-last mon

For the first time in Indian financial history, Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) have overtaken foreign institutional investors (FII) as far as ownership goes in the Indian equity markets. This achievement marks a historic transformation in the

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has initiated the second series of regulations pertinent to the Futures and Options (F&O) segment. This move is designed to protect the integrity of financial markets in India. SEBI emphasised the