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Zerodha Criticises Market Holiday Rule as Brokers Push Reform
Zerodha has criticised India’s stock market holiday framework, arguing that shutting exchanges for local elections no longer fits a digital trading reality. The comments have triggered a broader debate among brokers on whether legacy market closures are misaligned with how Indian markets operate today. Zerodha flags disconnect between market holidays and digital trading The criticism from Zerodha follows the closure…
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Global Markets Brace For A Heavy Week As Major Events Converge
Global markets eye a heavy week as the G20 Summit, the UK Budget announcement and Black Friday spending converge, creating a rare cluster of political, fiscal and consumer-demand triggers that could set the tone for year-end market sentiment. With geopolitical tensions, inflation uncertainty and currency volatility already shaping market direction,…
India’s Agnikul Cosmos Raises $17 M At $500 M Valuation — Private Space Race Heats Up
A pioneer in India’s private space sector, Agnikul Cosmos has secured a $17 million funding round at a valuation of around $500 million. The Chennai-based startup plans to scale its small-satellite launch capabilities and build an integrated space manufacturing campus, signalling a step-change in India’s commercial space ambitions. From seed…
Global Markets Face Fresh Jitters as Asia Pacific Drops and Europe Futures Slide
Global market sentiment weakened sharply as Asia Pacific indices fell nearly 2.5 percent and Europe futures pointed lower, while traditional safe havens such as gold retreated unexpectedly. The shift reflects investor caution, unwinding of crowded trades and renewed uncertainty across major asset classes. Asia Pacific leads declines as risk sentiment…
2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg to Spotlight African Growth and Global South Priorities
The upcoming 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg is set to focus heavily on African growth, debt reform and the broader Global South agenda across the finance track. With South Africa hosting at a pivotal geopolitical moment, the summit aims to rebalance global economic conversations toward emerging-market needs. Africa takes centerstage…
Indian equity markets tumble; Sensex down nearly 300 points, volatility index spikes 13%
India’s benchmark index slid sharply as the BSE Sensex dropped almost 300 points and the volatility index surged around 13 %, underscoring rising investor jitters amid global headwinds and domestic pressure on earnings and economic growth. Markets under pressure amid global cues The Sensex’s decline was triggered as weak global…
US Jobs Data Looms After Nvidia-Fuelled Rally as Markets Track Yields and Inflows
The key global cue today is the upcoming US jobs data, arriving just after a Nvidia-led relief rally lifted sentiment across equities. The main keyword US jobs data is now the next major catalyst, with investors watching bond yields, foreign inflows and risk appetite for confirmation of momentum. Relief rally…