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Singapore announced on Friday a set of measures to rejuvenate its equities market, including a 20% tax rebate for primary listings and a S$5 billion ($3.74 billion) program that focuses on investing in domestic stocks.

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday tweaked the investor charter for stock brokers in a bid to boost financial consumer protection alongside enhancing financial inclusion and financial literacy.

Meanwhile, the US dollar index, which gauges the greenback s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.04 per cent higher at 106.41.

The Nifty Realty index closed 1.27 per cent down at 844.5.

Monarch Networth Capital Ltd on Friday settled with markets regulator Sebi a case pertaining to alleged violation of stock brokers rule after paying Rs 11.37 lakh towards settlement amount. This came after the entity approached Sebi proposing to settle the pending proceedings "without admitting or denying the findings of fact and conclusions of law" through a settlement order.

Swasth Foodtech IPO: Swasth Foodtech India s SME IPO, open since February 20, was fully subscribed 3.92 times by February 23. The ₹14.92 crore issue closes on February 24, with listing expected on February 28. The company specializes in processing edible rice bran oil.

boAt IPO: boAt, a leading Indian wearable and audio brand, plans to launch its IPO in FY24, aiming to raise ₹2,000 crore at a valuation exceeding $1.5 billion. Despite a 5% revenue dip, the company reported improved profitability and a strong market presence.

ETMarkets latest mutual fund analysis identifies stocks held by only one scheme, refining the list from 138 in January 2025 to those with a market value over Rs 10 crore and a price increase of 50-150% in FY25 so far.

Stock Market Highlights: Indian benchmark indices ended in the red on Friday, extending their losing streak to a third consecutive week. The decline was driven by losses in heavyweight financial and automobile stocks, while lingering concerns over U.S. tariffs continued to dampen investor sentiment.