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 […]

Bain Capital’s proposed investment in Manappuram Finance: Necessary documents submitted, final approval pending

Manappuram Finance said necessary documents, including responses to clarifications sought by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on its application for change of control in the company in respect of the proposed investment by Bain Capital through its subsidiaries – BC Asia Investments XIV Ltd and BC Asia Investments XXV Ltd – have been submitted […]

Bain Capital’s plan to acquire a majority stake in Manappuram Finance is facing regulatory hurdles, sources say

Global private investment firm Bain Capital’s proposal to acquire a majority stake in Kerala-based gold loan financier Manappuram Finance has hit a regulatory hurdle, sources say. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) does not approve of one investor having a majority stake in two lenders and Bain Capital acquired a 90 per cent majority stake […]

Shares of Manappuram Finance plunge 10% after reports of RBI objections to Bain Capital deal

Shares of Manappuram Finance fell 10% intraday to hit the day’s low of aRs 278.55 on the NSE, following a Reuters report saying India’s banking regulator has raised objections to Bain Capital’s plan to acquire a majority stake in the company.The Reserve Bank of India has expressed reservations, saying the U.S. company has a controlling […]