Stock Market Today, Sensex Today, May 2, 2025: Updates in Pahalgam terror attack, Q4 results, FII buying, IPO allotment, and global markets will guide Sensex, Nifty today

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Stocks to Buy Today: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends a buy on Maruti Suzuki, Manappuram Finance and Petronet LNG on Friday, May 2, 2025.

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Stocks to Watch on Friday: Adani Enterprises, Eternal, NCC, Auto stocks, GR Infraprojects, Adani Ports, Indus Towers, and Federal Bank are among the stocks to watch today, May 02, 2025

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Middleweight stocks are in demand, leading the market 
with better returns in April's recovery

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Middleweight stocks are in demand, leading the market with better returns in April's recovery

Once the Ather Energy IPO allotment is finalised, investors can check their status on the official websites of BSE, NSE, or MUFG Intime India (formerly Link Intime India), the registrar for the issue

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Stock Market LIVE updates: Asian markets were buzzing in trade, tracking Wall Street. Nikkei led with a gain of 1.10 per cent, followed by Asia Dow of 0.72 per cent, ASX 200 up 0.63 per cent

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SBI Q4 results 2025 date: SBI is scheduled to reports its Q4FY25 results on Saturday, May 3, 2025

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The three-day subscription window for Srigee DML IPO will tentatively close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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The alternative scenario, however, is grimmer. The mere threat of tariffs has led to near-recessive conditions in the US and pulled down global growth

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However, immediate shift in investor preference unlikely, say experts

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Markets regulator Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey has ruled out the possibility of an aptitude test for retail traders wanting to participates in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment, saying it is impractical and prone to regulatory overreach.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had earlier introduced measures in November last year in a bid to curb excess speculation in derivatives. These regulatory steps came in the wake of a Sebi study that revealed a staggering 9 out of 10 retail investors lose money while trading in F&O instruments.
When asked about the industry's suggestion of introducing tests for retail investors before permitting them to trade in risky derivative products, Pandey clarified the regulator's stance. "Right now, we aren't really considering any of those things."
He explained the concerns of practicality and effectiveness behind such proposals. "Number one, we have to also see, will it be a regulatory overreach? Will you be able to ...

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI (Photo: KAMLESH PEDNEKAR)

He acknowledged that if trading becomes an addiction, it moves into the realm of a "de-addiction" issue, which needs to be seen from a different lens

The Nifty 50 index largely comprises of top 50 companies in terms of free float market capitalisation

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Since September 2024, the exchange has launched 20 indices based on market capitalisation, weightage, and sector classification

Sources say 11 custodians have confirmed readiness across both clearing corporations, with multiple mock tests conducted recently

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The framework is anticipated to increase FPI participation on the BSE, where it currently accounts for only 5 per cent of trades

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