Month: September 2025

Sebi extends timeline to roll out algo trading for retail investorsSebi extends timeline to roll out algo trading for retail investors

India’s markets regulator has extended the timeline to roll out algorithmic trading for retail investors, giving stock brokers more time to upgrade their computer networks for ensuring safer participation.

Tougher rules on intraday positions to hit F&O traders from tomorrow
Tougher rules on intraday positions to hit F&O traders from tomorrow

Sebi introduces strict intraday limits for index derivatives from October 1, capping positions, enforcing checks, and penalizing breaches, aiming to curb speculative excess, reduce volatility, and ensure orderly trading.

India Inc’s proportion of rating upgrades to downgrades rises 2.56x in H1FY26: CareEdgeIndia Inc’s proportion of rating upgrades to downgrades rises 2.56x in H1FY26: CareEdge

India Inc.’s credit profile strengthened in H1 FY26, with upgrades outpacing downgrades and corporate leverage at a decade-low. Infrastructure, BFSI, and manufacturing led gains, while microfinance, auto ancillaries, and chemical

Gold hits record high, heads for best month in 14 years on safe-haven rushGold hits record high, heads for best month in 14 years on safe-haven rush

Gold prices reached a record high. A potential US government shutdown created uncertainty for Federal Reserve policy. This situation increased investor demand for safe assets. Gold gained this year. Central

CBIC asks staff to track prices before, after GST cutCBIC asks staff to track prices before, after GST cut

The CBIC is monitoring price changes of essential goods after the GST rate cuts on September 22nd. Field officials are collecting data from retailers and e-commerce platforms to ensure that

‘Govt’s market borrowings for H2 to remain unchanged from budgeted estimates’
‘Govt’s market borrowings for H2 to remain unchanged from budgeted estimates’

Nomura projects stable government borrowing for the second half of fiscal year 2026. The borrowing calendar is expected soon after discussions with the Reserve Bank of India. Chief Economic Advisor,

View: India needed tax reform. It got a new rate cardView: India needed tax reform. It got a new rate card

India’s consumption tax cuts, hailed as a major reform, have yet to impress the stock market, overshadowed by concerns like US tariffs and implementation challenges. While some sectors like autos