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Sensex, Nifty surge as financials rally; BSE slumps over 13%

Benchmark stock market indices ended the trading session on a strong note as banking and financial services shares rose sharply.The S&P BSE Sensex was up 941.12 points at the closing bell, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 223.45 points to 22,643.40.All the other broader market indices also rose sharply despite high volatility.The Nifty Bank index was

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Explained: Why BSE shares crashed over 18% in early trade

Shares of BSE Ltd saw a sharp decline of over 18% during Monday’s trading session, following a directive from the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) regarding regulatory fees on options contracts.The market regulator instructed BSE to pay regulatory fees based on the ‘notional value’ of option contracts, rather than just the

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IREDA shares gain 12% in early trade. What’s driving the rally?

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) shares surged over 12% in early trade on Monday after the government granted it ‘Navratna’ status.This prestigious recognition was communicated by IREDA through an official filing with the exchanges, following the receipt of a letter from the Department of Public Enterprises on April 26, 2024.IREDA’s shares rose over 12%