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JSW Energy is awaiting clearances, including CCI approval, before proceeding with its acquisition of KSK Mahanadi Power. The Supreme Court s recent ruling on regulatory compliance highlights the need for CCI clearance prior to Committee of Creditors approval, potentially delaying resolution timelines.

Another source said that the key factor behind the weak response was the absence of Citibank from the rupee bond market for years, with this trade marking its rare participation. However, Citibank s limited marketing efforts failed to generate strong demand, further forcing Vedanta to offer additional incentives to investors.

The demand is based on a recent stress test held on January 25, and BSE has been asked to provide the required contribution by February 28, one of the sources cited said.

NTPC has paid an additional interim dividend of Rs 2,424 crore to its shareholders, bringing the total dividend payment for the fiscal year ending March 2025 to Rs 8,000 crore. This marks the 32nd consecutive year of dividend payments for India s largest integrated power utility, which is expanding its renewable energy capacity.

US stocks: Wall Street s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as investors focused on potential tariff developments and the U.S. Federal Reserve s interest-rate strategy following last week s drop in Treasury yields.

To create a secure trading environment, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed to strengthen authentication using a SIM binding mechanism with mobile devices and the client s UCC similar to that of UPI payment applications.

Indian markets ended slightly lower after a brief recovery, with banks, auto, and FMCG stocks dragging. Nifty remained volatile, facing resistance at 23,000 and support at 22,800.

Indian markets closed nearly flat as IT gains offset consumer stock declines. Persistent FII outflows, weak earnings, and global trade worries kept sentiment cautious, while small and midcap stocks lagged due to valuation concerns.

The rupee closed at 86.95 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by FII equity sell-offs and increased dollar demand from importers. Central bank intervention prevented a breach of the 87 level.