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Paytm Money, the stock broking arm of One 97 Communications, has settled a regulatory case with SEBI by paying ₹45.50 lakh, without admitting or denying violations related to technical glitch framework compliance, system monitoring, and disaster recovery drills.

The Indian market ended in the red for the seventh straight day on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty50 closing flat but negative. Sectorally, healthcare, realty, and metal saw buying, while oil & gas, FMCG, IT, and consumer durables faced selling pressure.

Tech view: Nifty formed a small red candle with a long upper shadow on the daily chart, signalling selling pressure at higher levels. The 21-Day Simple Moving Average (DSMA) at 23,270 creates a resistance zone between 23,270-23,300, while 22,780 serves as key support. Holding above 22,780, a buy-on-dips strategy remains favourable, said Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates.

Steady growth reflects strong management, cost efficiency, and sustainability, boosting investor confidence and long-term wealth potential.

Indian markets closed nearly flat after a volatile session. Honasa Consumer, Muthoot Finance, Suven Pharma, and SBI Cards gained on positive earnings and upgrades, while Natco Pharma and Godfrey Phillips declined.

India’s small and mid-cap stocks may decline in 2025 as government policies shift from investment-driven growth to tax breaks for boosting consumption, impacting infrastructure-related firms that previously outperformed. Investors are turning to larger stocks amid rising market volatility.

Despite India s strong fundamentals, market volatility persists. Valuations have moderated, but continued FII selling raises economic concerns.

Short buildup suggests more traders anticipate a price drop and are building short positions.

India s markets regulator SEBI is seeking expanded powers to remove unauthorized financial advice from social media platforms and access call records for market violation investigations. This request follows intensified probes into unregulated advice on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. SEBI s previous request in 2022 was not approved, and the latest plea is under government consideration.

The Indian stock market anticipates a $6 billion influx as lock-in expirations for 62 companies open between February 12 and April 10. Key unlocks include NTPC Green, Vishal Mega Mart, and Northern Arc Capital. Market impact will depend on investor reactions and promoter decisions.