Sebi proposes easing rules on handling unpaid client securities framework

Sebi proposes easing rules on handling unpaid client securities framework


Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)

 


At present, unpaid securities are required to be transferred to a separate client account or pledged in favour of brokers, with strict timelines for either release to clients upon payment or liquidation in case of default. These provisions were introduced earlier to prevent misuse of client assets and ensure segregation of securities.

 


The latest proposals aim to revisit these norms to make the system more efficient while maintaining safeguards for investors.

 
 


The changes are aimed at streamlining existing processes and reducing operational complexity in dealing with securities that remain unpaid after trades.

 


The move is part of a series of consultation papers issued by Sebi in recent months to simplify regulatory frameworks, eliminate redundancies, and improve compliance ease across market participants.

 

First Published: Apr 24 2026 | 8:31 PM IST



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India's forex reserves up .36 billion, led by foreign currency assets

India's forex reserves up $2.36 billion, led by foreign currency assets



India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.36 billion to $703 billion during the week ended April 17 on the back of a rise in foreign currency assets, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India showed.

 


Foreign currency assets increased by $1.48 billion during the reported week. Meanwhile, gold reserves rose by $790 million to $122 billion during the same period.

 


The Special Drawing Rights were up by $78 million at $18.8 billion during the reported week. India’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund was up by $14 million to $4.87 billion.

  

First Published: Apr 24 2026 | 7:09 PM IST



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Indusind Bank reports turnaround Q4 numbers

Indusind Bank reports turnaround Q4 numbers


IndusInd Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 532.71 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with a net loss of Rs 2,235.99 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, marking a sharp turnaround in performance.

On a sequential basis, net profit surged 230.54% from Rs 161.16 crore posted in the December quarter.

Total income rose 12.07% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 12,711.77 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2026.

The bank posted a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 730.95 crore in Q4 FY26, against a pre-tax loss of Rs 2,889.08 crore in Q4 FY25.

The Banks financial results include the financial results of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL), a business correspondent (BC) of the Bank involved in originating small ticket loans for the Bank and IndusInd Marketing and Financial Services Private Limited (IMFS), an associate of the Bank.

 

On a consolidated basis, net profit stood at Rs 594.17 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with a net loss of Rs 2,328.87 crore in Q4 FY25.

Total income rose 12.13% YoY to Rs 12,719.08 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2026.

Pre-provision operating profit (PPOP) came in at Rs 2,295 crore for the quarter, compared with a loss of Rs 491 crore in the year-ago period.

Net interest income (NII) rose 43.40% YoY to Rs 4,371 crore, while net interest margin (NIM) stood at 3.39% in Q4 FY26, compared with 3.52% in Q3 FY26 and 2.25% in Q4 FY25.

The banks deposits declined 2.66% to Rs 3,99,931 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with Rs 4,10,862 crore in Q4 FY25. CASA deposits stood at Rs 1,24,933 crore, including current account deposits of Rs 35,034 crore and savings account deposits of Rs 89,899 crore. CASA deposits comprised 31.24% of total deposits as of 31 March 2026. Retail deposits, as per LCR, stood at Rs 1,82,896 crore as of 31 March 2026, compared with Rs 1,86,503 crore as of 31 March 2025.

Advances as of 31 March 2026 were Rs 3,15,871 crores, recording de-growth of 8.44% as against Rs 345,019 crores as of 31 March 2025.

Asset quality saw a marginal deterioration, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) at 3.43% as of 31 March 2026, compared with 3.13% a year earlier. Net NPAs stood at 1%, up from 0.95% in the previous year.

The Provision Coverage Ratio was improved to 71% as at 31 March 2026 compared to 70% recorded as of 31 March 2025. Provisions and contingencies (other than tax) for the year ended 31 March 2026 were Rs 7,969 crore, up 11.67% compared to Rs 7,136 crore for the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The banks total capital adequacy ratio (CAR) under Basel III guidelines stood at 17.48% as of 31 March 2026, compared with 16.24% as of 31 March 2025. Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio (CRAR) stood at 16.20% as of 31 March 2026, compared with 15.10% a year earlier. Risk-weighted assets stood at Rs 3,93,543 crore, compared with Rs 4,19,535 crore a year ago.

As of 31 March 2026, the banks distribution network included 3,136 branches and banking outlets, along with 2,870 onsite and offsite ATMs, compared with 3,081 branches and banking outlets and 3,027 ATMs as of 31 March 2025. The client base stood at approximately 42 million as of 31 March 2026.

Rajiv Anand, the MD and CEO of IndusInd Bank, said, At IndusInd Bank, we are seeing improved growth momentum across businesses, supported by focused execution and strengthening fundamentals. In our microfinance portfolio, lower slippages during the quarter have contributed to better asset quality. We believe this reflects stronger underlying discipline and is not a one-off improvement. Our focus remains on sustaining this through prudent underwriting, calibrated risk management and consistent execution.

In Q4 FY26, the Bank delivered steady operating performance, with pre-provision operating profit at Rs. 2,295 crores, up 1% QoQ, and profit after tax at Rs 594 crores. The balance sheet remains well supported, with capital adequacy of 17.48% and strong liquidity. While geopolitical uncertainties persist, Indias growth outlook remains stable, and we remain focused on participating in this growth in a prudent and sustainable manner.”

The banks board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.50 per equity share (15% on a face value of Rs 10) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting. The record date has been fixed as 26 June 2026.

Indusind Bank offers a wide range of products and services for individuals and corporates, including microfinance, personal loans, personal and commercial vehicle loans, credit cards and SME loans.



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Indian IT cos near-term outlook muted; clients cut spending, AI risks mount

Indian IT cos near-term outlook muted; clients cut spending, AI risks mount



Revenue growth for India’s top IT firms will stay muted this fiscal year, as gains from artificial intelligence would be blunted with clients cutting spending amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, analysts said. 


The Nifty IT index, the worst performing sector of 2026, shed roughly $26 billion in market value this week after earnings from market leaders Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys disappointed investors amid worries that agentic AI would disrupt the $315 billion sector and cannibalise earnings. 


India’s top five IT firms are expected to post muted revenue growth of about 3%-4% in the near term, said Sushovan Nayak, analyst at Anand Rathi. 

 


The sector, which employs about 5.9 million people, had last reported double-digit revenue growth in the March 2023 quarter.


Analysts had expected a falling rupee to boost revenue by 10% across the sector. 


The U.S., which accounts for more than half of the revenue at most large Indian IT firms, has seen softer deal pipelines, while uncertainty surrounding immigration and tariffs persists, and geopolitical conflicts further delay long-term technology spending decisions. 


The slowdown was the most acute in the banking and financial services, which is a key revenue driver for the sector. 


TCS posted its first annual revenue decline in more than two decades, and said that new AI models and tools in the market did not hurt demand for its offerings. 


Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro trimmed their forecast for fiscal 2027’s revenue growth. 


Despite near-term pressures, analysts remain confident that IT companies will eventually leverage AI to defend margins and unlock new growth opportunities. 


“Revenue from AI is growing at a fast pace, but it’s coming off a very low base and is hardly 5% of total revenue,” said Centrum Broking’s Piyush Pandey, adding that AI was weighing on pricing, particularly in legacy contracts. 


Given that, mid-sized IT firms such as LTM and Persistent Systems that have stronger digital and AI-led exposure may outperform, said Nayak. 


The benchmark Nifty 50 is down 8.6% this year so far.



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Indusind Bank reports turnaround Q4 numbers

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services consolidated net profit rises 105.16% in the March 2026 quarter


Sales rise 13.37% to Rs 5538.73 crore

Net profit of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services rose 105.16% to Rs 938.02 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 457.22 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Sales rose 13.37% to Rs 5538.73 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 4885.63 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025.

For the full year,net profit rose 26.20% to Rs 2854.53 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 2261.87 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Sales rose 13.77% to Rs 21005.37 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 18463.10 crore during the previous year ended March 2025.

 ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Sales5538.734885.63 13 21005.3718463.10 14 OPM %64.1359.04 62.5063.00 PBDT1369.17693.99 97 4344.933348.12 30 PBT1259.07609.47 107 3958.853026.91 31 NP938.02457.22 105 2854.532261.87 26

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Indusind Bank reports turnaround Q4 numbers

IndusInd Bank reports consolidated net profit of Rs 594.17 crore in the March 2026 quarter


Total Operating Income rise 3.49% to Rs 11005.42 crore

Net profit of IndusInd Bank reported to Rs 594.17 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against net loss of Rs 2328.87 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Total Operating Income rose 3.49% to Rs 11005.42 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 10633.84 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025.

For the full year,net profit declined 65.47% to Rs 889.34 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 2575.54 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Total Operating Income declined 4.97% to Rs 46250.81 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 48667.66 crore during the previous year ended March 2025.

 ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Total Operating Income11005.4210633.84 3 46250.8148667.66 -5 OPM %52.1036.33 48.1152.34 PBDT813.13-3012.96 LP 1210.463525.75 -66 PBT813.13-3012.96 LP 1210.463525.75 -66 NP594.17-2328.87 LP 889.342575.54 -65

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