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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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Indian Markets Log Tenth Straight Annual Gain as Smallcaps Lag
Indian markets notch 10th straight annual gain even as smallcaps lag, underscoring a year defined by index level resilience and uneven participation. Large caps and domestic flows anchored returns while broader segments struggled with valuation resets, tighter liquidity, and selective risk appetite. Indian markets notch 10th straight annual gain is…
Gig Workers Call Nationwide NYE Platform Strike Across India
Gig workers call nationwide NYE platform strike with unions warning of service disruptions across food delivery, ride hailing, and quick commerce platforms. The action is positioned as both an economic protest and a policy push aimed at social security, pay transparency, and work condition reforms. India enters the final day…
Promoters Weigh IPO for Usha International as 2026 Market Heats
Promoters weigh IPO for Usha International as 2026 primary market heats up, signaling a revival in large consumer durables listings. The move reflects improving sentiment, stronger balance sheets, and renewed confidence that public markets can support scaled Indian brands. Usha International IPO Deliberations Signal Market Timing Promoters weighing an IPO…
India Equity Markets End 2025 Higher Despite Persistent Foreign Selling
India’s equity markets end 2025 on a high with a steel tariff bump lifting select sectors, even as foreign selling persisted through much of the year. Domestic inflows, policy support, and selective sector gains helped benchmarks close positive despite global headwinds. Steel Tariff Bump Supports Year End Market Finish India’s…
RBI Digital Push Shrinks ATM Network as Branches Expand
RBI digital surge reducing ATM numbers in FY25 has become a clear signal of how India’s payments ecosystem is evolving. Even as cash usage declines, banks are expanding physical branches, highlighting a strategic shift toward advisory led banking and digital first transactions. The RBI digital surge has accelerated adoption of…
Silver Prices Plunge as Profit Taking Resets Market
Silver price plunge dominated commodities trading sessions ahead of the New Year as traders booked profits after a strong run up. The sharp pullback reflects a broader reset in macro hedges, with participants reducing exposure amid thin liquidity and shifting risk expectations. The silver price plunge came despite no sudden…