Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator expects to issue guidelines on the settlement-price mechanism for derivatives on expiry days within a week. The move follows a review of the Closing Auction Session. Sebi is also working on simpler regulations, easier market access, lower compliance costs and stronger technological resilience.
From January to September, leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces surged across major cities in India, propelled by demand from sectors like light manufacturing, e-commerce, and third-party logistics. Tier-I cities alone accounted for 47.2 million sq ft of leasing. Additionally, fresh supply increased to 68.9 million sq ft, signaling promising market trends as consumption patterns shift and supply chains are being optimized.
BPTP Ltd has achieved a remarkable feat by selling 150 luxury apartments in Faridabad, translating to a total revenue of Rs 150 crore. Their housing development, dubbed 'SkyNest', has accumulated around Rs 750 crore in sales thus far, with each flat averaging Rs 5 crore. As a prominent player in the real estate market, BPTP has developed over 25,000 residences over the past twenty years.
Adani Green Energy reported a 24% year-on-year rise in operational capacity to 20,763 MW in H1FY27, while energy sales jumped 32% to 25,747 million units. The company added 4,083 MW of greenfield capacity and expanded its battery storage portfolio. Its board will consider Q2FY27 financial results on October 21.
DMart operator Avenue Supermarts reported an 8.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 743 crore in Q2FY27, while revenue grew 17.8% to Rs 19,644 crore. However, EBITDA and profit after tax margins declined amid entry-level wage inflation. The company opened 15 new stores during the quarter, taking its total to 518.
Bitcoin reclaimed $82,500 on Saturday after hitting a nearly three-week low earlier in the week, as improved ETF flows supported sentiment. Experts flagged institutional outflows, US-Iran tensions and AI-related security concerns as risks. Bitcoin and Ethereum remained down over the week, while derivatives data showed substantial liquidations across crypto markets.
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FIIs sold Indian equities for an eighth consecutive week, offloading Rs 30,294 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 30,313 crore to cushion the outflows. The Nifty 50 ended marginally higher, snapping its losing streak. Elevated crude oil prices, rupee weakness and global bond yields remain key factors shaping the outlook for a sustained recovery.
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