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3 days ago | 
htsyndication.com | Ram Sahgal |Neha Joshi
New Delhi, May 12 -- The market regulator is keeping a close watch on the options market and may tighten rules for retail investors further, if required, as their participation remains high despite last year's curbs.
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3 days ago | 
livemint.com | Ram Sahgal |Neha Joshi
The regulator may also look to modify the market-wide position limit (MWPL) across exchanges and link it to delivery volumes of stocks to prevent manipulation and cornering of stocks by any entity, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity. MWPL refers to the total number of stock options and futures contracts one can trade across exchanges .
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5 days ago | 
livemint.com | Ram Sahgal
Benchmark indices closed in the red for the second straight session on Friday amid fears of India and Pakistan escalating tensions. While both Nifty and Sensex recovered from their intraday lows, anticipation of tensions over the weekend led foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to press the sell button in both the cash and derivatives segment. The set up by the end of the day indicates continuation of the downside pressure, unless tensions abate.
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6 days ago | 
htsyndication.com | Ram Sahgal
New Delhi, May 9 -- Benchmark indices closed in the red for the second straight session on Friday amid fears of India and Pakistan escalating tensions. While both Nifty and Sensex recovered from their intraday lows, anticipation of tensions over the weekend led foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to press the sell button in both the cash and derivatives segment. The set up by the end of the day indicates continuation of the downside pressure, unless tensions abate.
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6 days ago | 
livemint.com | Ram Sahgal
Mumbai: Markets which had so far discounted a full-fledged war between India and Pakistan seem to have raised a note of caution in the last two-and-a-half hours of trade on Thursday, when news surfaced of India thwarting Pakistan's missile attack on 15 of its military installations on the intervening night of 7-8 May.
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6 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Ram Sahgal
4 hours agoIndia: Curious toddler gets head stuck in pot, rescue team’s careful effort wins applauseKerala, India - May 07, 2025 A two-year-old child had to be rescued after getting their head stuck in an aluminium pot while playing. The incident occurred in Chalode Vaduvankulam, Kannur district, Kerala, southern India, on May 7. Visuals from the scene depict the rescue team meticulously cutting the pot with specialized equipment, ensuring the baby remains unharmed during the process.
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1 week ago | 
livemint.com | Ram Sahgal
Summary Foreign investors turned net long on index futures for the first time in seven months, signalling renewed optimism in Indian markets. But analysts warn that any retaliation from Pakistan after the recent air strikes could derail the recovery from the lows of last month. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
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1 week ago | 
livemint.com | Ram Sahgal
Global Summary The National Stock Exchange and BSE have blocked access to their websites from overseas locations to prevent cyber attacks, effective Tuesday. This decision follows increased tensions after recent attacks on Pakistan-occupied territories, with access remaining restricted until further notice. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
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2 weeks ago | 
livemint.com | Ram Sahgal
After a sharp 12% rally in under two weeks, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are positioning for a period of limited market movement. On Tuesday, they executed a complex options strategy, known as ‘iron butterfly’, suggesting they expect the Nifty 50 to remain range-bound between 24,100 and 24,900—just 1.6% on either side of the 24,500 level—through May. To hedge against a possible breakout or breakdown triggered by geopolitical events, they purchased a 24,000 put and a 25,000 call.
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2 weeks ago | 
htsyndication.com | Ram Sahgal
New Delhi, April 30 -- After a sharp 12% rally in under two weeks, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are positioning for a period of limited market movement. On Tuesday, they executed a complex options strategy, known as 'iron butterfly', suggesting they expect the Nifty 50 to remain range-bound between 24,100 and 24,900-just 1.6% on either side of the 24,500 level-through May.
