Preeti Kapoor

  Big Change for F&O Traders: How Share Closing Price Will Be Decided Now If you trade in the stock market, especially in F&O (Futures & Options) , there's an important change you should know. Until now, the closing price of F&O stocks was calculated using the average price (VWAP) of trades during the last 30 minutes of trading. From now on, that will change. The stock exchange is introducing a Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O stocks. What is CAS? CAS stands for Closing Auction Session . It is a special 15-minute session held before the market closes to decide the final closing price of an F&O stock. Instead of taking an average price, the exchange will match buy and sell orders. The price at which the maximum orders match will become the official closing price . What will happen? Normal trading will continue until 3:15 PM . After 3:15 PM, cash market trading for F&O stocks will stop. Traders can place orders during the auction session. The excha...

  Zen Technologies Bags ₹1.77 Crore Defence Ministry Order: A Positive Signal for Investors Zen Technologies has secured a ₹1.77 crore order from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) , adding another milestone to its growing defence business. While the order is small in value, it reflects the company's strong relationship with the Ministry of Defence and its expertise in defence training and simulation solutions. For investors, the deal may not have a significant impact on near-term earnings, but it highlights the steady flow of government contracts that supports the company's long-term growth story. With India's continued focus on defence modernization and Make in India , companies like Zen Technologies are well-positioned to benefit from rising defence spending. Bottom Line: This isn't a game-changing order on its own, but it's another positive step that reinforces Zen Technologies' credibility and long-term potential in the defence sector.