Paytm Shares Tank 10% on MDR Clarification | NSE Actions & Market Highlights

 Paytm Shares Tank 10% on MDR Clarification | NSE Actions & Market Highlights

Paytm drops 10% after MDR update; NSE rolls out surveillance moves; OpenAI, Adani, and Sterlite lead key June 12, 2025, market developments.

📝 Introduction:

Paytm made headlines today with a sharp 10% drop, its steepest single-day fall since February 2024, after the Finance Ministry clarified its stance on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), triggering fears of a revenue hit. As investors react, broader markets also saw a flurry of activity. NSE implemented several surveillance measures, OpenAI seeks a massive $40 billion funding round, and Adani gears up for a ₹2.5 trillion investment spree. Here's a full breakdown of the June 12, 2025, financial landscape.

As the financial world navigates a web of developments on June 12, 2025, Indian and global markets are absorbing key regulatory shifts, major fundraising plans, and sector-specific momentum. NSE has rolled out multiple circulars affecting surveillance and trading categories, while OpenAI is reportedly eyeing a $40 billion fund with backing from Gulf investors and India’s Reliance. On the domestic front, Adani’s ambitious ₹2.5 trillion capex roadmap and stock-specific news like Sterlite's contract win and Paytm's crash dominate investor focus. Here's a quick snapshot of what’s moving the markets.

🏛️ NSE CIRCULARS HIGHLIGHTS

• Orient Cement: Revised settlement calendar for takeover offer under Tender Offer Scheme. (Published June 11)

• Motilal Oswal Nifty India Tourism ETF: Listed on exchange. (June 10)

• SIS Limited: Buyback offer and related settlement calendar under Tender Offer Scheme.

• Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE): Change in ISIN and F&O adjustment notice.

• Segmental Membership Surrender: NSE facilitates members opting out of specific segments.

• Digitide Solutions: Moved to Trade-for-Trade segment.

• Surveillance Actions:

  • GSM Stage III: New securities moved under increased surveillance.

  • GSM Stage I: Additional securities flagged.

  • ST-ASM: Short-Term Additional Surveillance applied.

• Z Category Continuation: Certain securities to continue trading under Z-category.

• Privately Placed Debt Listings: Continued expansion in NSE's debt market segment.

• Issuance of Daily Margin Statement: Compliance circular for brokers and participants.

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📰 LIVEMINT TOP BUSINESS STORIES

• Meta’s short videos influence online shopping behavior in India.

• Sheela Foam to invest more in Furlenco, betting on rental furniture growth.

• OpenAI is in funding talks (est. $40 billion) with Saudi PIF, Reliance, and UAE’s MGX.

• GEF Capital Partners plans a $600 million fund post Premier Energies success.

• NPCIL's nuclear project draws interest from Reliance, Adani, Railways, Greenko.

• Zara India FY25: Revenue flat at ₹2,782 crore; profit jumps 23%.

• Adani Group to raise ₹2.5 trillion over 5 years for capex plans.

• Other highlights:

  • Criticism of RBNZ post Orr resignation.

  • Immigration raids impact meat and agriculture sector.

  • Ivanhoe resumes copper mining in flood-hit Congo unit.

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📈 CNBC TV18 STOCK & ECONOMY NEWS

• Sterlite Tech up 15% after ₹2,631 crore BSNL contract.

• Shakti Pumps gains 4% post ₹114 crore Maharashtra order.

• Paytm drops 10% amid MDR clarification impact.

• Gold prices rise: Fed rate cut bets + Middle East tensions.

• Tata Motors: HSBC flags four downside risks.

• Real Estate Picks: Jefferies recommends DLF and Godrej Properties.

• IPO Buzz: Oswal Pumps’ GMP rises to 14%.

• PhonePe may sell 5% stake in MapMyIndia for ₹476 crore.

• Asian Paints block deal worth ₹7,703 crore in pre-open.

• GIFT Nifty signals muted market start; global tensions weigh on sentiment.

• Dow Futures fall 170 pts amid global uncertainty.

📚 Summary:

• Paytm plunged 10% on fears of MDR policy impact on earnings.

• NSE Circulars addressed GSM/ASM changes, ETF listings, and key company ISIN updates.

• OpenAI in discussions for a $40 billion fund with backing from Reliance, Saudi PIF, and UAE firms.

• Adani Group outlines a ₹2.5 trillion capex plan over the next five years.

• Sterlite Tech jumps 15% on BSNL deal; Shakti Pumps also gains.

• Macro Pulse: Gold climbs, crude crosses $70/bbl, GIFT Nifty signals cautious open.

• Other Highlights: NPCIL nuclear project draws major players, and Zara India's FY25 profits rise 23%.

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