TRADING ACTIVITY
Hood stock surges 14% as Robinhood joins S&P 500: Analysts are bullish – suggesting strong buy
Robinhood stock surged 14% after the trading app pioneer joined the S&P 500 index. Once known for meme stock volatility, Robinhood has rebuilt trust with investors through strong crypto trading, options growth, and interest income.
BSE proves bullet-proof after expiry day swapping with NSE
BSE outperformed expectations after shifting its weekly derivatives expiry to Thursday, boosting market share to 28.2% and premium turnover by 19%. Despite regulatory uncertainty and rising retail scrutiny, the strategic swap strengthened BSE’s positioning in the derivatives market, showcasing resilience amid volatility and competitive pressures.
GMDC shares rally over 35% in September, hit fresh 52-week high intraday. What’s behind the surge?
GMDC shares surged 35.5% in September, hitting a 52-week high on strong volumes, rare earth mining optimism, and government support. Despite weaker Q1 earnings, multibagger returns, zero debt, and strategic diversification keep investors bullish, though brokerages caution over high valuations and slow lignite ramp-up.
Banks' lending to brokers surged on rising market activity
Institutional lending to stockbrokers witnessed a significant surge of 28% in FY25, fueled by increased trading activity and greater investor participation in the equities market. Punjab National Bank experienced the most substantial growth, while ICICI Bank remained the leading lender. Conversely, State Bank of India reduced its exposure to this sector during the same period.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian market closed flat on Friday due to profit booking in consumer and IT sectors, offsetting gains in the auto sector following proposed tax cuts. While domestic investors rotated into mid- and small-cap stocks, U.S. and European markets dipped amid concerns about the pace of economic recovery after a softer-than-expected jobs report.
Know Your Fund Manager | Sorbh Gupta, Head- Equity, Bajaj Finserv AMC
I was born in Binnaguri, near Darjeeling in West Bengal, where my father worked as a tea estate manager. I spent my childhood in Darjeeling and completed my primary education at a convent boarding school there.
FII activity, India-US trade deal among 7 factors that may impact D-Street action this week
Indian equity benchmarks wrapped up the week on a solid note, buoyed by strong domestic macroeconomic data and ongoing policy reforms. The Nifty gained 1.29% to settle at 24,741, while the Sensex climbed 1.13% to close at 80,710.
Sebi ramped up Jane Street probe due to inadequate data, continued complaints: Reports
India's markets regulator launched a formal investigation into Jane Street's trading practices even though its surveillance department had recommended otherwise, due to continued complaints from market participants, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
$7 billion profit! Wall Street trader who milked crores from India turned Trump tariffs into a fortune
Jane Street posted Q2 2025 profits of $6.9 billion on revenues of $10.1 billion, fueled by Trump’s tariff-driven market volatility, outpacing major US banks.
F&O Radar | Deploy Short Strangle in Nifty to benefit from Theta decay amid expected consolidation
Nifty 50 showed mixed but positive activity this week, rebounding from 24,405 with support at 24,600–24,650 and resistance near 25,150. Market remains range-bound, favoring a Short Strangle options strategy to benefit from consolidation and time decay.
Asia export hubs show robust activity despite Trump tariffs
Trade deals, central bank easing, and domestic growth are helping to insulate Asian economies, leading to upgraded growth forecasts and optimistic investor sentiment.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian markets ended higher on Thursday as GST reforms supported consumption, while US tariff concerns lingered. Nifty closed at 24,734 and Sensex at 80,718, with active trading in stocks like Ola Electric, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, and Reliance amid mixed sectoral performance.
India looking beyond US for pharma exports amid tariff tensions
India aims to increase medicine exports to Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. This strategy reduces reliance on the United States due to tariff concerns. The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India also plans to increase finished goods sales to Cheen. This addresses the trade deficit. The industry imports raw materials from Cheen.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian markets closed higher on Wednesday, led by banking and metal stocks, with Nifty at 24,715 and Sensex at 80,567. Investors await GST Council updates that could impact consumption-led sectors, while technical indicators show cautious near-term market momentum and potential support-resistance levels.
Sberbank publishes guide for Indian entrepreneurs planning to localise biz in Russia
Sberbank aims to facilitate the India-Russia trade relationship, targeting USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. To achieve this, Sberbank is providing resources for businesses looking to expand into each other's markets. While current trade stands at USD 63 billion, dominated by energy, there's a push for diversification, especially after trade reached USD 68.7 billion in 2024-25.
India ups the tempo in diversifying trade deals
India is accelerating its efforts to diversify export markets amid trade tensions with the US, actively pursuing new trade agreements with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the European Union (EU), and the South African Customs Union (SACU).
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian markets ended lower on Tuesday as Nifty slipped 45 points to 24,579 and Sensex dropped 206 points. Auto and bank stocks dragged indices, with analysts highlighting resistance at 24,700–24,850 and weak near-term momentum.
NSE weekly expiry moves to Tuesday: 10 key things traders must know
Starting August 28, 2025, the NSE has shifted Nifty’s weekly expiry from Thursday to Tuesday, ending a 25-year tradition. This historic move reshapes trading strategies, accelerates weekend time decay, and redistributes volatility. While traders adjust to the change, experts believe it will enhance price discovery, boost BSE volumes, and create new strategic opportunities across India’s derivatives landscape.
Sebi to impose fresh intraday derivative position limits from October 1
Sebi has introduced a new framework to monitor intraday positions in index options, effective October 1. The rules cap net and gross intraday exposure, mandate random compliance checks, and impose expiry-day penalties to curb aggressive bets while balancing liquidity and institutional participation in the derivatives market.
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