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Regulatory resets and a landmark exchange listing lead markets

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1:37 AMBloomberg Markets

India’s Biggest Stock Exchange Finally Goes Public

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The National Stock Exchange has completed its long-awaited public listing after nearly a decade of delays. The debut gives investors direct exposure to India’s largest exchange, but also subjects the company to public-market scrutiny and high growth expectations.

The listing converts NSE’s dominant market position into a tradable equity story. Investors must now

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NSE’s listing creates a major new financial-sector benchmark and tests whether its market dominance can support a public-company valuation.

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11:57 PMEconomic Times

PB Fintech shares slip another 5% after massive 36% crash on Thursday. What are Jefferies, others saying?

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PB Fintech shares recovered 4% after plunging 36% in the previous session. The selloff followed IRDAI proposals to curb dark patterns on insurance websites and limit insurers' Expense of Management, potentially reducing commission and distribution spending while increasing customer acquisition costs.

The rebound reflects a tentative reassessment, not a resolution of the regulatory risk. If the

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The proposals could reshape how insurers acquire customers and weaken the economics of digital insurance marketplaces.

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12:52 AMBloomberg Markets

Indian Insurance, Bank Stocks Erase $14 Billion on Fee Cap Plan

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Insurance stocks, distributors and lenders fell after the regulator proposed caps on commissions and tighter limits on management expenses. PB Fintech led the decline as investors reassessed how the rules could affect revenue and profitability across the insurance distribution chain.

The proposed caps directly threaten the economics of commission-driven insurance distribution. PB Fintech faces the

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The plan could reset profitability expectations across India’s fast-growing insurance distribution market.

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10:30 PMBloomberg Markets

SEBI Allows Portfolio Managers to Invest Overseas, Short Equity Options

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SEBI has expanded the activities permitted for portfolio managers by allowing overseas investments and short positions in equity options.

The changes give portfolio managers more tools to diversify portfolios and manage risk, while increasing

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Portfolio management products could become more flexible, but their risk profile will also rise.

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9:18 AMBloomberg Markets

India Lets Wealth-Focused Funds With $463 Billion Invest Abroad

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SEBI approved revised rules for portfolio management service providers, including permission to invest in overseas equities. The changes also ease restrictions on a rapidly expanding segment of the financial industry.

The rule change gives portfolio managers a broader investable universe and could make their services

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Portfolio managers can now offer more diversified strategies, potentially redirecting Indian wealth toward overseas markets.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

Tata Motors PV Share Price Live Updates: Tata Motors PV Records New 52-Week Low

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles recorded a new 52-week low, according to the live market update.

The new low signals sustained selling pressure and weaker investor confidence in the passenger-vehicle business.

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A fresh 52-week low can reinforce negative momentum and increase scrutiny of Tata Motors’ passenger-vehicle outlook.

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11:02 PMEconomic Times

Adroit Industries IPO Day 3: GMP at 28%, subscription reaches 18.07 times. Should you subscribe?

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Adroit Industries' IPO was subscribed 18.07 times by the second day of bidding, with 7.24 times subscription in the retail segment. The grey-market premium stood at 28%, and investors bid for an issue offering 78.72 lakh shares.

Demand is already far stronger than the available supply, with non-retail participation likely driving the

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The wide oversubscription raises allocation risk for applicants while increasing the gap between listing enthusiasm and fundamental value.

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11:08 PMEconomic Times

Moneyview IPO enters Day 2: Subscription reaches 1.4x, GMP signals 38% potential listing gain; should you bid?

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Moneyview's Rs 1,091.68 crore IPO was 1.4 times subscribed by Day 2, while the grey-market premium indicated a potential 38% listing gain. The issue includes a Rs 750 crore fresh share sale and a Rs 341.68 crore offer for sale.

Demand has moved ahead of the shares available, but the subscription level is still less

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The IPO tests whether strong headline demand can translate into durable value beyond a speculative listing pop.

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11:45 PMEconomic Times

Elevate Campuses IPO Day 3: GMP, subscription status and key details. Should you subscribe?

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The Rs 2,100 crore Elevate Campuses IPO closes on September 25 and had attracted subscriptions equal to 23% of the offer by Day 2. Its grey market premium stood at 1%, while Sushil Finance recommended subscribing based on revenue growth, occupancy, and planned acquisitions.

The muted grey market premium and limited Day 2 subscription indicate cautious demand despite the

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The IPO faces a gap between broker optimism on business growth and weak early-market enthusiasm.

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11:36 PMEconomic Times

AceVector IPO opens for bidding: Check GMP and other key details

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AceVector, the parent of Snapdeal, opened its Rs 420 crore IPO at a price band of Rs 30 to Rs 32 per share, with bidding open until September 29. The issue carries a 6% grey market premium, and proceeds will support marketing, technology, acquisitions, and corporate expansion.

The modest grey market premium points to measured rather than exuberant demand for the offering.

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AceVector is asking public investors to fund expansion in a competitive e-commerce market where customer acquisition costs remain critical.

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Other Developments

A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.

11:58 PMEconomic Times

PB Fintech among 4 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest

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PB Fintech, Max Financial Services, L&T Finance and ICICI Lombard recorded notable increases in futures open interest on September 24. The move points to greater derivatives participation and fresh positioning in the four stocks.

Rising open interest signals that traders are adding positions, but it does not reveal whether

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Higher open interest can amplify both gains and losses, increasing the risk of crowded trades around these names.

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11:52 PMEconomic Times

Chalet Hotels among 3 stocks closed above VWAP

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Three Nifty500 stocks, including Chalet Hotels, closed more than 1% above their respective volume-weighted average prices on September 24. The gap indicates that each stock finished above the average level at which it traded during the session.

A close above VWAP suggests buyers maintained control into the close and can support near-term

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The screen flags short-term strength, but investors need confirmation before treating it as a durable breakout.

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11:50 PMEconomic Times

Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints gains ground in today's market

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The provided material reports that Asian Paints gained ground in the day's market but gives no further details on the move, its scale or the underlying catalyst.

The available information does not establish whether the rise reflects company-specific news, sector rotation or

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A market gain alone is not enough to distinguish a durable shift in sentiment from routine trading noise.

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11:48 PMEconomic Times

German Green Steel IPO opens for subscription: GMP indicates 20% potential listing gain. Should you subscribe?

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German Green Steel launched its Rs 303.90 crore IPO, open from September 25 to 29. The issue includes a Rs 290 crore fresh issue and a Rs 13.90 crore offer for sale, while grey market pricing implies a potential 20% listing premium.

The grey market premium is the clearest signal of near-term demand, but it does not

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A strong grey market premium may attract short-term investors, but subscription decisions still depend on the company’s fundamentals and use of proceeds.

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11:46 PMEconomic Times

Tata Steel Share Price Live Updates: Tata Steel's Current Market Position

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The article provides live updates on Tata Steel’s share price and market performance. The available information does not specify the stock’s current price, direction, or latest trading catalyst.

No directional conclusion is possible without the reported price data, volume, or news flow. Investors

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Tata Steel’s outlook depends more on the steel cycle and cost pressures than on intraday price movement alone.

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11:45 PMEconomic Times

LTIMindtree Share Price Live Updates: LTIMindtree's Current Price and Market Performance

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The article provides live updates on LTIMindtree’s share price and market performance. The available information does not include the stock’s current price, trading trend, or the factors driving the move.

The lack of price and volume data prevents a reliable assessment of whether the stock

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LTIMindtree’s valuation remains tied to enterprise technology spending and its ability to protect growth and margins.

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11:40 PMEconomic Times

JK Cement among 4 stocks showing RSI trending up

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Four Nifty500 stocks rose more than 2% on September 24 and appeared in StockEdge’s RSI Trending Up scan. Their RSI readings crossed above 50, indicating improving recent price momentum.

An RSI move above 50 suggests buyers are gaining control, but it is a momentum

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The screen identifies potential momentum trades, but technical strength can reverse without fundamental support.

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11:30 PMEconomic Times

Adani Ent Share Price Live Updates: Adani Ent. News

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No substantive update on Adani Enterprises is provided in the supplied material.

There is no confirmed price move, corporate announcement or new financial information to assess. Any

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Investors need a verified catalyst or market context before treating a live price update as actionable information.

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11:27 PMEconomic Times

Axiom Gas Engineering SME IPO shares to list today: Key details investors should know

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Axiom Gas Engineering is scheduled to list on the NSE SME platform after its Rs 50.75 crore IPO received 1.39 times subscription. The issue was priced at Rs 51 to Rs 54 per share, with proceeds earmarked for capital expenditure, debt repayment, and general corporate needs.

The 1.39 times subscription signals positive but not overwhelming demand before listing. SME shares can

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Investors face higher liquidity and volatility risks in the SME segment, even when an IPO is subscribed.

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11:20 PMEconomic Times

M&M Share Price Live Updates: M&M's Current Market Price

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The article provides live updates on M&M’s share price and market movement. The available information does not state the current price, trading direction, or any specific catalyst behind the stock’s performance.

Without the underlying market data, the day’s move cannot be separated from company-specific news, auto-sector

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M&M’s investment case spans both cyclical vehicle demand and the execution of its broader businesses.

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11:16 PMEconomic Times

Axis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank Stock Details

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The update tracks Axis Bank's share price and related stock details. The supplied information does not specify the latest price, percentage move, or a market catalyst.

The key information gap is the absence of a reported price move or event. Investors

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Price data and a clear catalyst are necessary to judge whether Axis Bank's move reflects company-specific news or broader banking sentiment.

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11:11 PMEconomic Times

IndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: IndusInd Bank News

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No substantive update on IndusInd Bank is provided in the supplied material.

The available information does not identify a price movement, regulatory development or operating update. That

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IndusInd Bank's market signal cannot be assessed without a specific development and supporting price or business data.

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11:11 PMEconomic Times

Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors Current Market Status

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The update follows Eicher Motors' current market status and share price. No specific price, movement, or driver is provided in the supplied information.

There is no confirmed shift to analyze because the available details omit the stock's performance

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Eicher Motors' valuation depends heavily on sustained motorcycle demand and the market's expectations for growth.

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11:11 PMEconomic Times

Wipro Share Price Live Updates: Wipro's Stock Performance Today

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The update provides live coverage of Wipro's share price and stock details. The supplied information contains no specific price movement or business development.

No decisive change can be established without the latest move or a stated catalyst. Investors

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Wipro's share performance remains sensitive to spending trends, revenue growth expectations, and the outlook for large Indian IT firms.

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11:10 PMEconomic Times

HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life Experiences Slight Increase Despite Monthly Setback

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HDFC Life shares recorded a modest rise while remaining lower over the past month.

The immediate rebound has not reversed the broader monthly decline, leaving the stock’s near-term direction

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The contrast between the daily gain and monthly loss points to fragile investor sentiment around HDFC Life.

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11:10 PMEconomic Times

ICICI Bank Share Price Live Updates: ICICI Bank's Market Update: Price and Returns

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The update tracks ICICI Bank’s share price and investment returns, but the available information does not provide specific figures or a clear market direction.

No decisive price move, return period, or catalyst is identified in the available summary. Without

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The absence of concrete price and return data limits the update’s value for assessing ICICI Bank’s investment outlook.

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11:06 PMEconomic Times

IPO GMP Today Live Updates | AceVector, Orient Cables IPOs open for subscription; check GMP and other key details

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AceVector and Orient Cables opened their IPOs for subscription, with the update tracking their grey-market premiums and key issue details. The supplied information does not include subscription figures, issue sizes, or GMP levels.

The decisive development is the start of bidding, but there is not enough data to

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Early IPO demand can shape allocation and listing expectations, but it does not establish the quality of either business.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

HUL Share Price Live Updates: HUL Stock Details

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The update tracks Hindustan Unilever's share price and stock details. The supplied information does not state the latest price, market move, or operating catalyst.

No firm market shift can be identified from the available details. The relevant question is

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HUL's stock is a key read on consumer demand and pricing power across India's staples market.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

Kotak Bank Share Price Live Updates: Kotak Bank's Current Price and SMA Insights

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The update covers Kotak Bank's current share price and simple moving average indicators. The supplied information does not provide the price level, technical direction, or any fundamental trigger.

The absence of the current price and SMA readings prevents a meaningful technical conclusion. Investors

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Technical signals matter more when they confirm, rather than contradict, the bank's underlying operating trend.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

Coal India Share Price Live Updates: Coal India Market Performance

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The update tracks Coal India’s market performance and share-price movement.

The available information does not specify whether the stock rose or fell, so the immediate

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Coal India’s shares remain sensitive to production trends, regulation, and shifts in India’s energy mix.

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