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Markets & Regulatory Brief — 2026-07-18

Beat: markets-regulatory · 2026-07-18 · 20 shortlisted

Regulatory Moves with Market Impacts

Regulatory bodies signal key decisions that may impact markets.

SEBI issued three significant regulatory amendments: (1) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026; (2) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026; and (3) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The RBI may introduce plastic currency, with a pilot focusing on ₹10 and ₹20 notes. These moves signal key decisions affecting market access, investments, and currency.

Trending: near peak — may plateau · Securities and Exchange Board of India

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Market Movers and Corporate Surprises

Market participants react to corporate surprises and significant earnings.

Strong Q1 performances from HDB Financial Services, Jana Small Finance Bank, and Reliance Industries caught market attention. The lenders reported record profits and solid growth, while Reliance Industries displayed resilience across segments. Investors should watch their stock prices closely in the following sessions.

Trending: near peak — may plateau · HDB Financial Services

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Enforcement Actions with Market Impact

Enforcement actions target defaulters, affecting market participants.

SEBI initiated enforcement against several defaulters: (1) Narendrabhai Amin; (2) Pragnesh Bhupendrabhai Thakkar; (3) Anagha C. Bambardekar. Notice of attachment was issued against these individuals for recovery of funds, indicating significant market impact.

Trending: near peak — may plateau · Narendrabhai Amin

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IPO Updates and Listings

Key updates in the IPO market may impact upcoming listings.

Zepto IPO anchor book nears closure, with major investors Norges and Motilal Oswal expected to take a significant stake. MakeMyTrip filed its IPO papers with Sebi via the confidential route. These developments may impact the stocks in their respective anchor books and lead to sector movement.

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High Court and Supreme Court Updates

Key court decisions may impact market movers.

Recent court decisions by the Supreme Court may affect market participants: (1) M/S GLOBAL TALENT TRACK PVT. LTD. VS. M/S RATTHA HOLDING COMPANY PVT. LTD.; (2) THE STATE OF KARNATAKA VS. LALIT BAZAD; (3) SURENDRA KUMAR @ SURENDRA SAH VS. THE STATE OF BIHAR. The impact of these decisions on the market will need to be closely watched.

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Digital Currencies and Regulatory Decisions

Key regulatory decisions regarding digital currencies may impact market sentiments.

The RBI reiterated its support for crypto curbs as tax department data highlighted USD 2 billion in unmonitored holdings. This regulatory action may affect market sentiments and impact digital currencies. Market participants need to monitor this space closely.

Trending: fading fast — post-peak · RBI

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