Iran-Israel

Avoid all non-essential travel to Iran: MEA

India on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for its citizens, advising them to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran due to the escalating tension in the region. Oct 2, 2024
SEBI announces new measures to curb F&O trading, strengthen equity markets

SEBI Introduces New Measures to Reinforce Equity Markets

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a series of new measures for the futures and options (F&O) segment. This decision is a response to a concerning trend where nine out of ten participants have consistently lost money over the past three years. Oct 2, 2024
The state government's move comes days after the opposition parties and retired police officers, including former cop JF Ribeiro, strongly criticised the encounter questioning its timing.

Judicial Inquiry Launched into Akshay Shinde's Death in Badlapur Encounter

Amid the controversy over the encounter of Akshay Shinde, the main accused in the sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls in a Badlapur's reputed school, the Maharashtra government has formed a single-member judicial commission headed by retired justice Dilip Bhosale to probe the case. Oct 2, 2024
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

UPI Transactions Skyrocket, Marking Digital Payment Surge

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has seen a significant surge in its transaction value and volume in September. The data released by NPCI on Tuesday revealed that UPI transactions reached a remarkable value of Rs 20.64 lakh crore, marking a 31% year-on-year increase. Oct 1, 2024
Zerodha's Strategy Amid Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics

Zerodha's Strategy Amid Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics

Zerodha, a leading online brokerage firm, has made a significant decision in response to the revised exchange transaction charges (ETC) and securities transaction tax (STT). The company has chosen not to charge users after these changes came into effect, a move that is expected to impact 10% of its revenue. Oct 1, 2024