NSE levies an additional margin of 15% on Vodafone Idea, SAIL and 16 other F&O stocks; effective from March

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced an additional 15% exposure margin on 18 stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment of the March 2026 series, while easing margin requirements for gold and silver futures.According to the NSE circular, the additional exposure margin of 15% will apply to equity derivatives where the […]

MSCI adds Aditya Birla Capital and L&T Finance to the main global index and drops IRCTC

After the rejig, the number of Indian companies in the MSCI Global Standard Index will increase from 164 to 165. | Photo credit: THOMAS WHITE Global index provider MSCI has added financial services firms Aditya Birla Capital and L&T Finance to its widely held Global Standard Index, while state-owned Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation […]

Tata Capital is investing in the issuance of Vodafone Idea bonds

Mumbai: Tata Capital pumped around ₹500 crore into Vodafone Idea’s latest bond sale, people familiar with the ₹3,300-crore fundraising told ET. This demonstrates an increasing exposure of non-banks to stressed but important businesses that otherwise struggle to raise funds from mainstream banks. JM Financial Credit Solutions, Aditya Birla Capital and Hero Fincorp have committed around […]

Ahead of Market: 10 Things That Will Determine Stock Market Action on Tuesday

The Indian market ended modestly lower on Monday, ending a two-session advance as weakness in auto and financial stocks continued. Sentiment remained vulnerable due to continued foreign outflows, uncertainty over a US-India trade deal and positioning ahead of the potential fallout from Mexico’s sweeping new tariff regime, as the rupee fell to a record low.The […]

Ahead of Market: 10 Things That Will Determine Stock Market Action on Wednesday

The domestic market witnessed sharp volatility on the monthly expiration day, driven by a weakening rupee and continued FII outflows. Caution prevailed as investors waited for clarity on a possible rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting and progress on the India-US trade deal, despite some improving signs.This is how analysts read the market pulse:Analysts […]

Bhavish Aggarwal raises loans by pledging 25% more Ola Electric shares. Should Investors Be Worried?

In a move that raised questions about founder risk and shareholder protection, Ola Electric chairman and chief executive Bhavish Aggarwal increased his committed stake in the company by two percentage points, from 8.09% to 10.11%, during the September quarter, effectively pledging almost a quarter more of his holdings to fund another unnamed entity.This is the […]