Japan’s Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries

Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped more than two percent on Friday. This decline was spurred by concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending. Google parent Alphabet’s shares sank significantly overnight, impacting global markets. Chip-related shares and technology investor SoftBank Group also experienced losses. However, shares supported by domestic demand and shippers saw some gains.

Sebi proposes shifting ODR oversight to MIIs for quicker grievance redressal

Sebi proposes shifting online dispute resolution administration to market infrastructure institutions. This move aims to significantly speed up investor grievance redressal processes. Market infrastructure institutions will now handle conciliator and arbitrator appointments and oversight. Investors will have a voice in arbitrator selection, while conciliators are appointed directly. This framework change is estimated to shorten the…

Banking liquidity hits lowest since June 29; RBI data reveals Rs 2,884 crore deficit

Mumbai banking system liquidity has fallen to its lowest point since late June. This deficit is attributed to increased credit growth and central bank foreign exchange market actions. System liquidity experienced a deficit of ₹2,884 crore on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India’s intervention is expected to worsen this liquidity gap. Economists anticipate further deficits…

NSE cash market turnover hits 23-month high in June

Indian equity markets experienced robust trading in June, reaching a 23-month high in cash market turnover. Proprietary traders’ share of cash market turnover decreased, indicating broader investor participation. Foreign investors significantly increased their presence in equity futures, reaching a record high. Domestic institutional investors also boosted their share in equity futures during this period. Individual…