Sebi proposes STP overhaul to cut costs and reduce concentration risks

With a decentralised Application Programming Interface (API)-based model aimed at reducing costs, lowering latency and improving service delivery for market participants, market regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed a major overhaul of the existing Straight-Through Processing (STP) framework seeking to replace the current centralised hub-based structure, PTI reported.In a consultation paper, Sebi proposed removing the current…

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Brand’s smallest EV with 440 km range!

Skoda Auto has pulled the covers off the production-spec Epiq, its smallest and most affordable electric SUV yet. Positioned as an entry-level EV for global markets, the new compact electric SUV brings a claimed range of up to 440 km, front-wheel-drive layout and a fresh design language that will shape future Skoda SUVs as well….

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Who’s in, who’s out? Decoding India’s squad changes for Afghanistan Test and ODI series

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: India’s squads for the upcoming Afghanistan tour have largely retained the core from the side’s previous Test and ODI assignments, but there are still several notable inclusions, exclusions and workload-management calls across formats.While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continue in the ODI setup, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah…

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Mohammad Rizwan antics rile up Litton Das; heated exchange follows in BAN vs PAK 2nd Test

Mohammad Rizwan riles up Litton Das (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Tensions flared during the gripping second Test between Bangladesh national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team as Mohammad Rizwan and Litton Das became involved in a heated on-field exchange on day four of the contest.The incident unfolded during the 72nd over of Pakistan’s challenging chase…

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Which are the top gainers and losers in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today? Check list

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday after a late-session sell-off in heavyweight stocks such as HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains, while concerns over the rupee touching a fresh record low weighed on investor sentiment.Elevated crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties also kept markets under pressure, although strong buying…

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US-Iran war: From Russia to Middle East

Come March 2026, with the US-Iran war, Russian oil flows to India reached levels last seen a few years ago. (AI image) Missiles, mines, attacks on ships, US blockade, Iran’s closure – the Strait of Hormuz has de facto been closed since the start of the Middle East conflict since late February. Several weeks later,…

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