In a significant move, Sebi has implemented a Common Advertisement Code aimed at managing how market intermediaries use celebrity endorsements. Under this new framework, celebrities can promote brands, but they’re prohibited from making specific endorsements about products. Any ad featuring a celebrity must receive approval from Sebi or a recognized supervisory authority beforehand.

The new group CFO Anuj Mittal brings experience across finance, controllership and global audit, having previously held leadership roles at Intuitive, GE Capital and GE Healthcare.

Jio Platforms’ proposed Rs 30,000 crore IPO could become India’s biggest-ever share sale, valuing Mukesh Ambani’s digital business at up to Rs 11 lakh crore. With global and domestic investors showing interest, the listing will test Jio’s valuation against Bharti Airtel, potentially reshape telecom sector dynamics and offer investors a direct route to participate in Reliance’s digital growth story.

Agarwal has over 22 years of experience across finance, accounting, reporting, audit and controls, he will take over as CFO following Sandeep Batra’s superannuation in 2027.

India's financial services sector recorded 67 deals worth $7.3 billion in Q3 2026, with total deal value rising 129 per cent quarter-on-quarter as transaction volumes increased marginally from 65 to 67, a report said on Monday.

Moneyview shares have surged since listing, but sustaining the rally will depend on the company’s financial performance and asset quality. Analysts say investors should track revenue growth, loan disbursals, managed assets under management (AUM), profitability, margins and operating cash flow. The digital lending platform’s ability to sustain growth while maintaining asset quality will be key to its long-term prospects.

Indian government bonds extended losses on Monday, pushing the benchmark 10-year yield to a three-year high as the RBI’s latest liquidity-tightening measures added to selling pressure. Tighter banking-system liquidity can curb banks’ capacity to invest in government securities, weakening bond demand and pushing prices lower and yields higher.

Federal Bank has elevated Virat Sunil Diwanji, its former National Head – Consumer Banking, as Executive Director for a three-year term. Diwanji joined the bank in April 2025, following a career spanning more than 30 years with the Kotak Mahindra Group.

In an industry where millions can determine the fate of a multi-crore investment, the CFO’s role extends far beyond controlling costs. Rohit Gupta, CFO and Head of FP&A for South Asia at Warner Bros. Discovery, explains why finance leaders must move from gatekeeping budgets to enabling creative ambition and building growth.

Gold and silver prices opened lower on MCX despite a weaker US dollar and falling oil prices, as investors awaited US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Analysts recommend buying on dips while monitoring key support levels.

SEBI is set to unveil new guidelines aimed at promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence in capital markets. These guidelines will tackle concerns regarding derivatives settlement prices and introduce important changes for tender offers and buybacks, enhancing capital efficiency and minimizing costs. Furthermore, SEBI is prioritizing cybersecurity and governance to fortify market infrastructure, with the overarching goal of attracting global investment while upholding accountability and ensuring investor protection.

India's inflation risks are significantly higher than the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) currently acknowledges, with price pressures likely to push inflation to 6-7 per cent in the coming quarters, potentially requiring further interest rate hikes, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is supporting global growth at around 3%, offsetting energy supply disruptions. Asian economies, including Thailand, stand to benefit from rising hardware demand, with AI spending potentially boosting regional growth despite geopolitical tensions and persistent energy market uncertainty.

Oil prices have dipped significantly due to rising market anticipations of increased Russian oil supplies, prompting traders to adjust their strategies. Crude oil futures are experiencing notable drops as geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, particularly due to the Yemen conflict with the Houthis, threatens stability in key global supply routes.

Rupee emerged as one of Asia's strongest-performing currencies, even as most regional currencies moved within a narrow range. Despite Monday's sharp rise, the rupee has lost 6.6% against the dollar so far this year. On Saturday, the RBI announced a set of measures targeting two major sources of pressure on the rupee.

The Indian stock market has encountered a setback following a brief recovery, influenced by external dynamics and investor sentiment. Both the Sensex and Nifty experienced declines, yet certain broader market indicators revealed upward trends. Analysts highlighted that elevating crude oil rates and US bond yields were pivotal in shaping market fluctuations. Investors are urged to focus on Nifty's technical support levels and seek potential long-term gains.

Tax experts differ on the potential gains from proposed GST refund reforms, with estimates ranging from Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 60,000 crore as faster refunds and wider input tax credit eligibility aim to ease working capital pressures on businesses.

The Reserve Bank of India has stepped in to support three prominent oil firms: Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum, as they face a combined daily dollar necessity of around $200 million for imports. This proactive approach aims to ease pressure on the rupee amidst soaring dollar demand, with the RBI offering dollars via selected banks at prevailing market rates to ensure smoother oil dollar flows.

The Reserve Bank of India has implemented fresh regulations that drastically reduce the maximum limit for dollar forward transactions by corporates from $100 million to just $5 million, imposing more stringent documentation requirements. To ease compliance, companies may consider classifying contracted exposures as anticipated exposures. This regulatory shift aims to enhance management of exchange rate risks in light of volatile market conditions, sparking ongoing industry dialogues about its practical impacts.

E-commerce companies in India sold about Rs 24,000 crore in the first two days of festive sales. Mobile phones accounted for the largest share of sales, representing nearly 40 percent of total revenue. Fashion and electronics also saw significant growth, with contributions from Tier 2 cities and rural shoppers. Approximately 60-65 million shoppers participated in these initial sales, with first-time shoppers noticeably increasing.