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Editorial illustration of NSE IPO valuation paradox showing a golden β‚Ή1,785 coin on a tilted scale with a discount tag and declining derivatives chart Top3 min read
TopOngoing2 days ago

NSE IPO Looks Cheap at β‚Ή1,785. Here's the Catch

India's largest exchange is offering a ~30% valuation discount to BSE, but the apparent bargain comes with a derivatives problem that could reshape its earnings.

Why it matters

The valuation discount to BSE may mask a structural problem: NSE's equity options premium market share has collapsed from 97% to 68.5% after SEBI regulatory changes, and derivatives turnover has fallen by…

RBI absorbs β‚Ή2.9 lakh crore to suck excess liquidity
TopOngoing2 days ago

RBI absorbs β‚Ή2.9 lakh crore via two VRRR auctions to suck excess liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India conducted overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auctions on September 16, 2026, absorbing β‚Ή2.90 lakh crore to manage surplus liquidity in the banking system.