Sebi has also sought a report from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on the matter.

The company's consolidated net profit rose 15.3% to Rs 15,786 crore in the October-December period.

The bank's loan book grew by 18% to Rs 10.7 lakh crore as of December 2022.

The bank's gross non-performing assets (NPAs) improved to 3.69% as of December 2022 from 4.5% a year earlier.

The bank's advances grew by 21% to Rs 15.4 lakh crore as of December 2022.

Indian equity benchmarks on Monday plunged over 1 percent in the opening session, extending their losses to the second consecutive day amid weak global cues. The BSE Sensex fell 1,065 points or 1.76 percent to 59,658, while the broader NSE Nifty declined 312 points or 1.80 percent to 16,980.

Shares of Reliance Industries rose on Monday after the company announced that it had increased its stake in digital signage company Evi Technologies to 79.4 percent. Reliance acquired an additional 22.3 percent stake in Evi Technologies for Rs 166 crore, taking its total investment in the company to Rs 332 crore.

Oil prices fell on Monday as concerns about a possible recession and the potential for a nuclear deal with Iran outweighed supply concerns. Brent crude futures fell 1.5 percent to $120.87 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures declined 1.4 percent to $119.42 a barrel.

The Sensex plunged over 1,000 points on Tuesday, dragged down by losses in heavyweight stocks such as HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. The Nifty50 index also fell below the 17,800 mark.

Shares of Adani Enterprises fell 35% on Tuesday after a report by Hindenburg Research alleged that the company had engaged in "brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud". The report also accused the company of having "substantial debt" and of being "overleveraged".

The much-awaited IPO of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) opened for subscription on Wednesday. The IPO is India's biggest ever, with a target size of Rs 21,000 crore.

Shares of Paytm, India's largest digital payments company, fell 25% on their debut on the stock market on Thursday. The company's IPO was India's largest ever, with a target size of Rs 18,300 crore.

The Sensex and Nifty hit record highs on Monday, driven by gains in heavyweight stocks such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Infosys. The Sensex rose over 1,000 points to close at 61,765, while the Nifty50 index gained over 300 points to close at 18,415.

The Nifty50 index closed 180 points higher at 18,416 on Tuesday, led by gains in IT and FMCG stocks. The Sensex ended 580 points higher at 62,186. Among the Nifty50 stocks, HCL Tech, Infosys, and HDFC Bank were the top gainers.

The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 80.06 against the US dollar on Tuesday. The rupee has been under pressure due to a number of factors, including the rising value of the US dollar, the widening trade deficit, and the uncertainty surrounding the global economy.

Shares of Adani Group companies continued to fall on Tuesday, with Adani Enterprises losing 10%. The Adani Group has been under pressure since the release of a report by Hindenburg Research that alleged that the group had engaged in accounting fraud and stock manipulation.

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Tuesday, with the benchmark BSE Sensex gaining over 100 points in early trade. The broader NSE Nifty also rose by over 30 points.

Shares of Adani Group companies continued to fall on Tuesday, with some stocks losing over 10% of their value. The group has been under pressure since a report by Hindenburg Research alleged that it had engaged in accounting fraud and stock manipulation.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will invest Rs 75,000 crore in green energy over the next 10 years. The company will set up a new subsidiary to focus on renewable energy, and will also invest in hydrogen and battery storage.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved new rules for mutual funds. The new rules will make it easier for investors to compare different funds and will also provide more transparency in the mutual fund industry.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 12,000 crore from Indian markets in February. This is the highest monthly withdrawal by FPIs since October 2022.

Indian benchmark indices rallied on Wednesday, led by gains in IT, banking, and auto stocks. The Sensex rose by 306.88 points, or 0.53%, to close at 58,014.77, while the Nifty 50 index advanced by 96.55 points, or 0.54%, to settle at 17,935.25.

Bonds issued by Adani Green Energy Ltd. rallied on Wednesday, with yields falling to their lowest levels since January, as investors bet that the company can withstand the fallout from a scathing report by short-seller Hindenburg Research.

The Indian rupee appreciated by 20 paise to 82.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by a weak greenback overseas and foreign fund inflows.

Gold prices fell by Rs 290 to Rs 56,460 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, in line with a decline in international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have invested a net Rs 1,523 crore into Indian equities during the first four trading sessions of March, data from depositories showed.

Mumbai: Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday, led by gains in banking and auto stocks. The 30-share Sensex ended 247.23 points or 0.41% higher at 60,543.67. Similarly, the broader Nifty50 index gained 72.55 points or 0.42% to settle at 17,794.55. Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.92%, followed by HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Larsen & Toubro, SBI and IndusInd Bank.

Mumbai: Shares of Adani Group companies continued to decline on Monday, with the group's market capitalization falling by over Rs 10 lakh crore in the past two trading sessions. The group's flagship company, Adani Enterprises, fell by 2.39%, Adani Ports and SEZ by 3.92%, Adani Transmission by 4.58%, Adani Green Energy by 4.94% and Adani Total Gas by 4.99%. The decline in Adani Group stocks comes after a report by Hindenburg Research alleged that the group had engaged in stock manipulation and accounting fraud.

Mumbai: The Indian rupee ended unchanged against the US dollar on Monday, as a fall in crude oil prices offset concerns over the Adani Group stocks. The rupee closed at 81.31 per US dollar, the same level as its previous close.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their gains for the second consecutive session on Friday, led by buying in IT and banking stocks. The Sensex closed 364.15 points or 0.65% higher at 56,360.44, while the Nifty gained 124.35 points or 0.76% to end at 16,778.80.

Shares of Adani Group companies recovered partially on Friday after suffering a sharp selloff in recent sessions following the release of a critical report by short-seller Hindenburg Research. Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the group, closed 5.86% higher at Rs 1,905.50 on the BSE, while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone gained 3.52% to Rs 638.40.

State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) ONGC, IOC, and BPCL are likely to raise petrol and diesel prices again on Saturday, according to industry sources. The price hike is expected to be in the range of Rs 1-2 per liter.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 12 pm on Friday after the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) three-day policy meeting concludes.

The Indian rupee weakened marginally against the US dollar on Friday, trading at 82.80 per dollar. The rupee had closed at 82.75 per dollar on Thursday.

The benchmark Sensex declined 30.31 points or 0.05 per cent to close at 60,607.32. During the day, it declined 257.73 points or 0.42 per cent to 60,379.89.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday allowed investors to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for applying in initial public offerings (IPOs).

The rupee appreciated 11 paise to 82.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by a weak American currency and positive domestic equities.

Gold prices in Mumbai rose by Rs 110 to Rs 56,360 per 10 grams on Wednesday, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

The benchmark Sensex advanced 432.25 points or 0.71 per cent to close at 61,076.48. During the day, it jumped 500.48 points or 0.82 per cent to 61,149.60.

Indian stocks fell on Monday, tracking a sell-off in global markets as fears of a recession intensified. The benchmark BSE Sensex index fell 1.5%, while the broader NSE Nifty index lost 1.4%.

Shares of Adani Group companies continued to plunge on Monday, extending their losses from last week after a scathing report by a US short-seller alleged the conglomerate of fraud and stock manipulation.

The Indian government is set to unveil its budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 on Wednesday, amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and rising inflation.

The Sensex ended 200 points higher led by IT, metal stocks. The Nifty50 also closed in the green, up 50 points. IT stocks were the top gainers, with TCS, Infosys and Wipro leading the pack. Metal stocks were also in demand, with Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Hindalco gaining ground. HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries were the other major gainers.

Adani Enterprises shares fell 10% on Monday after Hindenburg Research released a report alleging that the Adani Group was engaged in stock manipulation and accounting fraud. The report also claimed that the group had inflated its revenue and profits. Adani Enterprises has denied the allegations, calling them 'baseless' and 'malicious'.

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) IPO was subscribed 2.95 times on its final day. The issue received bids for 47.83 crore shares against the offer size of 16.2 crore shares. The retail portion was subscribed 4.98 times, while the policyholder portion was subscribed 6.12 times.

The Sensex and Nifty are trading lower in the pre-open session on Monday, led by losses in IT, financials, and metal stocks. At 9:15 AM, the Sensex was down 426.60 points or 0.72% to 58,960.98, while the Nifty was down 125.70 points or 0.73% to 16,994.90.

The rupee depreciated by 13 paise to close at 79.87 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a strong American currency overseas. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 79.72 and witnessed an intra-day high of 79.69 and a low of 79.88.

Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Monday on expectations that the OPEC+ group of oil producers will agree to cut output at a meeting later this week. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, were up 1.2% to $96.63 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 1.1% to $90.66 a barrel.

Gold prices fell on Monday as the US dollar strengthened ahead of the release of US inflation data later this week. Spot gold was down 0.3% to $1,784.49 per ounce, while US gold futures fell 0.3% to $1,785.10 per ounce.

Bitcoin fell below $24,000 on Monday, extending its recent losses as the cryptocurrency market remains under pressure. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was down 2.5% to $23,924.13, while Ethereum was down 3.0% to $1,908.78.

Indian stock markets extended their gains on Tuesday, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty rising over 1%. Tata Motors, Infosys, and Reliance Industries were among the major gainers.

Shares of Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports fell on Tuesday after a plane operated by the group crashed in Nepal, killing all 72 people on board.

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking a rise in the greenback against other major currencies.

The BSE Sensex rallied over 500 points while the Nifty50 reclaimed the 17,900 level on Tuesday, led by gains in HDFC, HDFC Bank, and Reliance Industries. The Sensex closed at 59,721.36, up 533.11 points or 0.90%. The Nifty50 settled at 17,905.75, up 153.80 points or 0.86%.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday issued a circular on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting requirements for listed companies. The circular is aimed at enhancing transparency and comparability of ESG-related disclosures by listed companies.

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid increased market volatility. Gold futures for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose by 0.3% to Rs 50,100 per 10 grams.

The Indian rupee fell against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking the strength of the greenback in the global market. The rupee opened at 79.44 against the dollar and fell to 79.54 in the afternoon trade.

Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid concerns over supply disruptions in the global market. Brent crude futures for July delivery rose by 0.6% to $105.40 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for June delivery rose by 0.7% to $102.40 per barrel.

Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, led by gains in IT, metal and banking stocks amid positive global cues.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the top gainers on the Sensex on Thursday.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), NTPC and Maruti Suzuki were among the top losers on the Nifty on Thursday.

The Indian rupee appreciated by 13 paise against the US dollar on Thursday, closing at 82.69 against the greenback.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold a net of Rs 1,757 crore worth of Indian shares on Thursday, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange.

Extending the selloff for the third straight session, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined by 171.47 points on Tuesday to close at 58,828.55 as technology stocks witnessed heavy selling pressure. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty fell by 53.95 points to 17,498.35.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has ordered the attachment of assets worth over Rs 25 crore of three individuals and four entities in connection with a probe related to the alleged irregularities in the loan given by RBL Bank to certain borrowers.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has imposed a fine totalling Rs 7 crore on Welspun Corp and its directors for violating the insider trading norms in the matter of preferential issue of convertible warrants to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in March 2018.

India's gold imports rose by 36 per cent to USD 8.13 billion in July from USD 5.98 billion in the same month last year, mainly due to a sharp rise in domestic prices.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has moved the Supreme Court seeking nod to sell assets of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (FTMF) in connection with the winding-up process of six debt schemes.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Friday, led by gains in IT, metal, and banking stocks. The Sensex rose 408.56 points, or 0.67%, to close at 61,294.19, while the Nifty50 index advanced 122.30 points, or 0.69%, to settle at 17,944.25.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 3 crore on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and its former Managing Director and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in a case related to alleged irregularities in algo trading.

The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 82.82 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a stronger greenback and risk-off sentiment among investors.

Gold prices in the national capital rose by Rs 114 to Rs 56,307 per 10 grams on Friday, according to HDFC Securities.

Petrol and diesel prices in the country remained unchanged for the 11th consecutive day on Friday.

The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices closed higher on Wednesday as oil prices retreated and foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned net buyers. The Sensex closed up 280.53 points or 0.48% at 58,917.63, while the Nifty closed up 77.75 points or 0.47% at 17,541.90.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 1 crore on Paytm Payments Bank for violating certain norms. The regulator found that the bank had failed to comply with the provisions of the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and the Prevention of Money Laundering (PML) Act.

The shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) fell below the issue price of Rs 949 for the first time on Wednesday. The stock closed at Rs 938.15, down 1.14% from the previous close.

Gold prices rose on Wednesday as investors sought safe havens amid concerns over the ongoing war in Ukraine and rising inflation. Gold futures for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose 0.27% to Rs 55,828 per 10 grams. This is the highest level for gold futures in over a month.

The rupee appreciated against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking the weakness in the greenback overseas. The rupee closed at 82.67 against the US dollar, up 0.13% from the previous close.

The Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, as investors booked profits after a strong rally in the previous session. Metal stocks were the biggest drags, led by Tata Steel and JSW Steel. The Sensex closed at 60,748.03, down 176.22 points (0.29%), while the Nifty settled at 18,122.35, down 56.20 points (0.31%).

Shares of Adani Group companies continued to fall on Wednesday, with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) hitting a 52-week low. APSEZ closed at Rs 630.05, down 5.13%, while Adani Enterprises ended at Rs 1,464.05, down 2.55%. Other Adani Group stocks that declined included Adani Green Energy (down 4.79%), Adani Transmission (down 4.53%), and Adani Total Gas (down 3.94%).

HDFC Bank on Wednesday reported an 18.6% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its net profit for the December quarter to Rs 12,213 crore. The bank's net interest income (NII) grew by 24.6% YoY to Rs 22,442 crore. HDFC Bank's asset quality also improved, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) coming down to 1.26% from 1.35% in the previous quarter.

Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, started the week on a positive note on Monday, lifted by gains in metal stocks as investors took heart from easing concerns over global growth.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold shares worth Rs 3,926 crore in the Indian equity market so far in February, data from depositories showed.

ICICI Bank on Saturday reported a 14% rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 8,310 crore for the quarter ended December 2022, helped by growth in its loan book and net interest income.

One97 Communications Ltd., which operates Paytm, reported a wider consolidated net loss of Rs 2,721 crore for the quarter ended December 2022, as its expenses outpaced the growth in revenue.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday proposed new rules for regulating advertisements by mutual funds and other investment funds.

Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Tuesday, tracking positive cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened 224.43 points or 0.39% higher at 57,909.24, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 68.10 points or 0.40% to 17,242.95.

Shares of Adani Group companies continued to decline on Tuesday, with Adani Enterprises falling 10% to hit the lower circuit. The other Adani Group stocks also traded lower, with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) down 5%, Adani Power down 5%, and Adani Green Energy down 5%.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) shares fell 2% on Tuesday despite a rally in the broader market. The LIC share price opened at Rs 619.50 on the BSE and fell to a low of Rs 613.10 before recovering slightly to close at Rs 617.30, down 1.93% from its previous close.

Paytm shares fell 6% on Tuesday after Zomato sold its entire stake in the company. Zomato sold its 127 million shares in Paytm for Rs 482.3 crore, or Rs 379 per share.

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened and US bond yields rose. Gold is often seen as a safe haven asset during times of economic uncertainty, but it can be sensitive to changes in interest rates.

Benchmark indices ended lower on Friday, with the Sensex falling nearly 500 points and the Nifty settling below the 18,600 mark. The Sensex closed at 62,456.20, down 498.06 points or 0.79%. The Nifty ended at 18,584.60, down 140.80 points or 0.75%.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a 23% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 17,955 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The company's revenue from operations rose 52.7% to Rs 2,15,202 crore during the quarter under review.

HDFC Bank on Friday reported a 23% year-on-year rise in its net profit to Rs 10,314 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The bank's net interest income grew 24% to Rs 19,519 crore during the quarter.

ICICI Bank on Friday reported a 36% year-on-year rise in its net profit to Rs 7,022 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The bank's net interest income grew 25% to Rs 14,276 crore during the quarter.

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Friday reported a 28% year-on-year rise in its net profit to Rs 2,004 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The bank's net interest income grew 27% to Rs 5,268 crore during the quarter.

The Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by losses in HDFC Bank, HDFC, and Reliance Industries. The Sensex ended 208 points lower at 59,462, while the Nifty fell 65 points to close at 17,725. HDFC Bank was the top loser on the Sensex, falling 2.5%, followed by HDFC, which fell 2.3%. Reliance Industries also fell 1.5%.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has fined HDFC and HDFC Bank for lapses in a share transaction. Sebi found that HDFC Bank had failed to disclose the details of the transaction to the stock exchanges, while HDFC had failed to take adequate steps to ensure that the transaction was carried out in a fair and transparent manner.

Reliance Industries (RIL) is planning to invest Rs 75,000 crore in Odisha over the next 10 years. The investment will be used to set up a new petrochemical complex in the state. The complex will produce a range of products, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride.

Adani Group stocks continued to fall on Tuesday, losing a combined Rs 1 lakh crore in market capitalisation. The fall was led by Adani Enterprises, which fell 10%, followed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, which fell 8%. Adani Green Energy and Adani Power also fell 5% each.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a new term plan called the LIC Jeevan Amar. The plan offers premiums starting at Rs 249 per month and provides coverage up to the age of 100 years. The plan also offers a number of riders, including a waiver of premium rider, a critical illness rider, and a disability rider.

The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices ended marginally higher in a volatile session on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid concerns over inflation and the US Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy stance.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman Ajay Tyagi has said that India needs to prepare for more market volatility in the coming months due to global headwinds such as the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and interest rate hikes by central banks.

The Indian rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the dollar continued to strengthen against major currencies due to safe-haven demand amid global economic uncertainty.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold Rs 1,500 crore worth of Indian shares on Tuesday, extending their selling spree to the eighth consecutive session.

Gold prices in India fell on Tuesday, following a decline in international prices as the dollar strengthened and investors booked profits after recent gains.