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Regulators reshape Tata’s future as markets test their footing

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12:20 PMFinancial Times

India’s central bank tells Tata Sons to take conglomerate public

Summary

The Reserve Bank of India has rejected Tata Sons’ appeal against an order requiring the conglomerate’s holding company to list publicly, clearing the way for a potentially record-setting Indian IPO.

The ruling removes Tata Sons’ main regulatory avenue to avoid a listing and puts pressure

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The decision could produce India’s largest IPO and reshape how the country’s most prominent conglomerate is owned and scrutinized.

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5:58 AMEconomic Times

Explained: What Sebi’s proposed CAS changes mean for expiry-day trading and settlement

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Sebi has proposed changes covering expiry-day settlement prices for index and stock derivatives, the timing of the continuous trading session, the cash and derivatives market interface, and the auction process.

The proposals could change how traders manage expiry-day positions and how exchanges calculate and process

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Changes to expiry pricing and trading timelines could alter hedging costs, intraday liquidity and risk around derivatives settlement.

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2:45 AMEconomic Times

Sebi proposes new CAS framework, two options for expiry-day settlement

Summary

SEBI proposed updates to the Closing Auction Session and outlined two options for setting derivatives settlement prices on expiry days. One would introduce a blended VWAP method after a year, while the other would retain the current CTS VWAP process for now.

The regulator is testing a transition rather than committing immediately to a single settlement method.

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The settlement formula directly affects derivatives pricing, hedging outcomes, and the distribution of gains and losses around expiry.

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2:55 AMBloomberg Markets

India’s SEBI Seeks Major Changes to Unpopular Auction System

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SEBI proposed sweeping changes to India’s closing auction system after sharp price swings and liquidity concerns emerged around the month-old mechanism. The regulator is also considering a return to the previous method for settling derivatives on expiry days.

SEBI’s proposal signals that the new auction framework has failed to deliver stable price discovery

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Changes to the auction and expiry framework could alter end-of-day liquidity, settlement prices, and trading costs across Indian markets.

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1:11 AMEconomic Times

Valuation question! Why did NSE cut its IPO size and price below unlisted market levels?

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NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan said the exchange invited shareholders to tender shares before filing its draft prospectus. Bankers advised on pricing, while the final issue size reflected the shares shareholders tendered when the updated draft was filed.

The IPO terms reflect a negotiated balance between market demand, shareholder participation and valuation concerns,

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NSE's pricing will set the market's clearest test of whether its private valuation can survive public scrutiny.

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12:18 AMEconomic Times

NSE IPO: Market dominance vs regulatory risks; what investors should know from the RHP

Summary

NSE's red herring prospectus presents its market leadership, scale, profitability, technology infrastructure and cash generation as core strengths. It also warns that trading-volume dependence, regulatory changes and heightened scrutiny could affect its business and results.

NSE's dominant position gives it operating leverage, but the same concentration makes it a larger

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The IPO's valuation will hinge on whether investors see NSE's dominance as a moat or as a source of regulatory exposure.

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12:16 AMEconomic Times

Rs 24,600 crore IPO dhamaka: NSE, Hero Motors to lead 11 public offers next week

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Eleven public offers will compete for investor capital next week, led by NSE's Rs 22,562 crore IPO and Hero Motors' Rs 1,000 crore issue. The two mainboard deals are expected to dominate attention, while other mainboard and SME offerings compete for retail and high-net-worth demand.

NSE's issue will absorb a large share of available IPO capital and could crowd out

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The week will test the depth of India's IPO demand at a time when multiple issuers are seeking capital simultaneously.

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6:50 AMEconomic Times

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Weak technical setup to keep bulls under pressure

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Nifty's technical position has weakened after it broke below the 23,900 to 24,000 support zone. The index is also trading below its 100-week moving average at 24,401 and its 50-week moving average at 24,673.

The break below 23,900 to 24,000 shifts that zone from support to likely resistance and

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The failed support zone and broken long-term averages raise the odds of continued volatility and further market weakness.

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4:45 AMEconomic Times

F&O Talk: Nifty has slipped below its crucial support, says Sudeep Shah; picks 5 stocks for next week

Summary

Indian equities recovered from deeper intraday losses as crude oil prices and bond yields eased, but the Sensex and Nifty still closed lower. Analysts urged caution after geopolitical risks and higher oil prices pressured sentiment, while identifying key technical levels and stocks to watch.

The Nifty’s move below a key support level keeps downside risk active even after the

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The market’s recovery did not remove the technical and macro risks that could drive another selloff.

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7:58 AMEconomic Times

HDFC Bank submits two candidates to RBI for next CEO

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HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, has submitted the names of two candidates to the RBI for its managing director and chief executive officer role, according to an exchange filing cited in reports.

Regulatory approval is now the key step in HDFC Bank's CEO succession, narrowing the process

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The leadership choice could influence investor confidence and HDFC Bank's post-merger operating strategy.

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3:36 AMEconomic Times

Goldman Sachs’ India Portfolio; 10 stocks rally up to 130% in CY26

Summary

Ten stocks in Goldman Sachs’ India portfolio gained between 20% and 130% during the period despite an overall market decline. CMR Green Technologies was added to the portfolio in the June 2026 quarter.

The dispersion shows that portfolio-level returns are increasingly dependent on concentrated stock selection rather than

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The performance gap creates opportunities in selected names but makes chasing the portfolio’s biggest winners especially risky.

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3:33 AMEconomic Times

BSE volumes ease after sharp rebound; CAS remains in focus: Nuvama

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BSE’s average daily premium turnover for FY27 to date stood at about Rs 26,200 crore, with a market share of roughly 35.2%. Its premium-to-notional turnover ratio was about 12.4 basis points, below the industry level of 17.2 basis points.

The easing in volumes suggests that BSE’s sharp rebound may be losing momentum, while its

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BSE’s market-share gains will have limited financial value if volumes normalize and revenue per unit of turnover remains below peers.

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1:56 AMEconomic Times

PMS Tracker: East Green, Atlas Integrated Finance, Hem Securities, 7 others deliver up to 14.7% returns in August

Summary

Equity PMS strategies posted strong gains in August, led by East Green Advisors’ Quant Strategy with a 14.73% return for the month ended August 31, 2026. Several other strategies also delivered double-digit monthly returns.

The results show strong short-term dispersion across actively managed portfolios, but a single month does

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Investors should treat the August surge as a performance signal, not proof that these strategies can sustain exceptional returns.

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1:55 AMEconomic Times

Concurrent Gainers: 9 smallcap stocks gain for 5 days in a row

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A screen identified stocks that rose on each of the five trading days, with cumulative gains ranging from 10% to 30%. The strongest performers came from the small-cap segment.

Five consecutive gains indicate concentrated momentum, not necessarily improving fundamentals or durable institutional demand. Small-cap

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The screen identifies momentum candidates, but it also flags stocks with elevated correction and liquidity risk.

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12:21 AMEconomic Times

Jefferies picks 5 financial stocks with upside of up to 25%. How many do you have?

Summary

Jefferies sees 17% upside for a lender with a target price of Rs 1,250. Its planned transition from a small-finance bank to a universal bank could lower funding costs, increase fee income and support stronger growth, with credit projected to grow at a 22% CAGR over FY26-29.

The investment case depends on the bank converting regulatory status into cheaper funding and faster

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The upgrade case rests on a structural change in the bank's funding model, not just near-term earnings momentum.

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