February 14, 2026

New Rules Demand 100% Secured Funding for Brokers; Bank Guarantees Tighten

The latest amendment mandates brokers to use fully secured funding. Bank guarantees now need 50% collateral with 25% in cash. Banks can't fund prop trading except limited cases. These changes aim to curb leverage and increase capital safety.

February 14, 2026

Tamil Nadu EOW Registers 616 Financial Frauds, Recovers ₹990 Crore in 10 Years

Tamil Nadu's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) CID has registered 616 financial fraud cases in 10 years, arrested 3,056 people, and recovered ₹990.28 crore for 5.79 lakh investors, reveals an RTI reply.

February 14, 2026

MCX Silver Futures Soar 3.62%, Gold Edges Higher Amid Global Metal Rally

MCX silver futures for March 2026 rose 3.62% to Rs 2,44,999 per kg. Gold futures gained 0.2% to Rs 1,56,200 per 10 grams. Spot silver and gold also rebounded sharply worldwide after a US inflation report showed slower price rises.

February 14, 2026

Smallcap Stocks Slide Sharply in February 2026 Despite Market Hints of Recovery

Smallcap stocks are showing mixed signals in February 2026. While some recover, many plunged deep this week. Spicejet leads the losses with a 23.29% drop.

February 14, 2026

IMF Reviews Pakistan's Electricity Tariff Plans, Cautions on Inflation Impact

The IMF is talking with Pakistan about raising electricity tariffs but wants to protect middle and lower-income families. The move aims to ease industry pressure without hurting inflation. This is part of Pakistan meeting conditions in a $7 billion IMF loan deal as inflation and power sector debts remain sensitive issues.