Current Affairs

  • Sensex, Nifty reverse morning losses to trade in green mid-session as metal stocks shine Sensex, Nifty reverse morning losses to trade in green mid-session as metal stocks shine - Market breadth remained positive with 2,086 stocks advancing against 1,848 declining, while 197 remained unchanged. Benchmark indices erased early losses to trade marginally higher by midday on Wednesday, with the Sensex rising 114.57 points or 0.14 per cent to 83,742.26 and the Nifty 50 gaining 43.75 points or 0.17 per cent to 25,776.05, as metal […]
  • China’s reliance on Iranian oil leaves it exposed to Middle East supply risks China’s reliance on Iranian oil leaves it exposed to Middle East supply risks - Sanctions have left Iran with limited buyers, allowing China—mainly independent “teapot” refiners—to secure deeply discounted crude. China, the world’s largest crude importer, is the main buyer of oil ‍from OPEC producer Iran, leaving Beijing uniquely exposed to any supply disruption fromconflict in the Middle ​East. Beijing, which is also the biggest buyer of oil from […]
  • Markets set for positive open despite fresh US tariff concerns Markets set for positive open despite fresh US tariff concerns - Asian markets were trading higher and US indices closed firm overnight, aiding the rebound. | Photo Credit: Indian equity markets are likely to open on a positive note on Tuesday, despite another salvo fired by the US administration. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that countries that do business with Iran will face a new […]
  • Blue Dart records 14,000 tonnes in a single day as tier-2 cities drive growth Blue Dart records 14,000 tonnes in a single day as tier-2 cities drive growth - Balfour Manuel, MD, Blue Dart Blue Dart Express Ltd on Monday released its first annual delivery trends report, revealing that the logistics firm moved over 14,000 tonnes of cargo in a single day in July 2025, marking its busiest day on record. The report, titled ‘India on the Move 2025,’ shows the company delivered 47 […]
  • NSE to launch trading of electronic gold receipts, says CEO NSE to launch trading of electronic gold receipts, says CEO - EGRs are receipts issued by SEBI-regulated vault managers based on the deposit of physical gold. The receipts are credited to the investor’s demat account who can then use it if trading gold on the exchanges. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The National Stock Exchange(NSE) is working on introducing gold dematerialisation through Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR), […]
  • Critical metals, sustainable future: Why aluminium deserves policy priority Critical metals, sustainable future: Why aluminium deserves policy priority - Globally, every nation is recalibrating the industrial strategy i.e. decarbonisation, green energy, circular economy and strategic critical metals to meet their economic and climate commitments. The critical metal strategy redefines the low carbon or green metal transition and national security. Aluminium is quietly emerging as one of the most critical low-carbon enabler due to its […]
  • SEBI proposes sweeping clean-up of trading norms to ease compliance for exchanges SEBI proposes sweeping clean-up of trading norms to ease compliance for exchanges - SEBI has also proposed merging the two disclosure frameworks and clarifying that bulk deal information should be disseminated at the client level, mapped to PAN, rather than at the unique client code level | Photo Credit: ABEER KHAN The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a wide-ranging overhaul of trading-related rules for […]
  • SAT directs SEBI to share complainants’ details in Asmita Patel case SAT directs SEBI to share complainants’ details in Asmita Patel case - SEBI’s interim order had accused the firm of providing unregistered investment advisory and research analyst services through courses and online platforms such as Telegram and Zoom. | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to disclose the identities and basic details of complainants […]
  • Steel firms plan ₹4,000 crore IPO push amid safeguard duty boost Steel firms plan ₹4,000 crore IPO push amid safeguard duty boost -  According to industry insiders, the policy intervention is bound to help revive several fundraising plans that were earlier deferred amid weak equity sentiment, softer demand and sustained import pressure. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI Steel and steel-linked companies are gearing up to mobilise around ₹4,000 crore through IPOs over the next 12-18 months, buoyed by […]
  • Bharat Coking Coal Ltd raises ₹273.1 crore from anchor Investors ahead of IPO Bharat Coking Coal Ltd raises ₹273.1 crore from anchor Investors ahead of IPO - The IPO is entirely an offer-for-sale of up to 46.57 crore shares by Coal India Bharat Coking Coal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, on Thursday raised ₹273.10 crore from anchor investors ahead of the issue opening on Friday. The coal major allotted 1.187 crore shares to anchor investors at ₹23 a share. The […]