The Nifty Realty index closed 1.9 per cent down at 780.3.

The U.S. dollar dropped versus safe-haven currencies and the euro on Wednesday as investors worried about the economic impact of U.S. tariffs, which spooked world equity markets.

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has constituted a high-level committee to comprehensively review of the provisions relating to conflict of interest, disclosures pertaining to property, investments and liabilities among other things in respect of members and officials of the Board.

Easing the disclosure norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday doubled the asset threshold to Rs 50,000 crore for making granular beneficial ownership disclosures.

Seven BSE small-cap stocks hit 52-week lows amid a broader market decline, dropping over 20% in a month, raising concerns about underlying issues or potential value opportunities for investors.

hBits, which facilitates fractional investment in commercial real estate, has received a licence from markets regulator Sebi to launch its Small & Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM-REIT) public issue and it plans to raise up to Rs 500 crore.

Crypto markets plunged nearly 26% as global trade tensions escalate, triggering a risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin saw its sharpest drop since 2020, highlighting crypto’s growing correlation with traditional assets. Long-term fundamentals remain strong, says Binance Research.

IndiGo market cap: IndiGo hit a rare milestone as the world’s most valuable airline, with a market cap of ₹2 lakh crore, outpacing Delta and Ryanair. Strong financial performance, robust market share, and international growth plans fueled investor confidence despite sector challenges.