Sebi is reviewing short-selling and securities lending rules to improve liquidity and price discovery. The regulator is also planning reforms in clearing, broker compliance, custodial services and corporate bond market-making to deepen capital markets and reduce compliance costs.
In a bustling week for the IPO market, five mainboard offerings are set to debut between October 26 and 30, aiming to amass an impressive Rs 2,581 crore. EAAA India Alternatives spearheads the launches, while Jio Platforms makes its entrance on October 28. Other notable entries include SFC Environmental Technologies and BLS Polymers on October 27, with MK Sons Fine Jewels and Bombay Coated and Special Steels following closely.
IDFC First Bank’s Q2 net profit tripled to Rs 1,045 crore, supported by strong loan and fee growth. Net interest income rose 21%, while net interest margin declined to 5.6%.
In terms of stock performance, around 14 stocks in the portfolio have delivered positive returns so far in FY27, while nearly half have posted negative returns.
The Trade Desk has emerged as the biggest loser on this list, with shares plunging 65.75% in 2026, from $37.96 at the end of last year to $13.00. The digital advertising technology company now has a market capitalisation of $6.1 billion.
The Nifty 50 declined in all four sessions of the holiday-shortened week, hitting an intraweek low of 22,372 on Friday before closing 2.4% lower at 22,600. The Bank Nifty fell 2.8%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 plunged 5.6% and 7.3%, respectively, as selling pressure intensified beyond frontline stocks.
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced an impressive 26% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax for the second quarter, highlighting strong financial performance. Their standalone profit after tax surged by 29% compared to last year’s figures. Additionally, net interest income saw a rise of 16% year-on-year, hitting Rs 8,459 crore. Customer assets also grew significantly, reaching Rs 6,99,250 crore, while the capital adequacy ratio remains robust at 22.
The issue set records across fundraising, anchor investor demand and applications, while attracting the highest qualified institutional buyer (QIB) subscription among India’s five largest IPOs. It was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening and received nearly 1.4 crore applications, according to figures compiled for the issue.
The issue, which closed for subscription on October 23, received an overwhelming response from investors, with the overall subscription reaching 22.19 times the shares on offer. The offering has also become India’s largest-ever IPO, surpassing Hyundai Motor India’s Rs 27,870-crore issue in 2024.
Ellis compares investing with tennis to explain why many investors struggle to outperform the market. In amateur tennis, the winner is often the player who makes fewer unforced errors rather than the one who produces spectacular shots.
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