In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:

1. SEBI’s Crackdown on SME Stock Scams
SEBI has uncovered major frauds in India’s booming SME stock market. Companies like Kalahridhaan Trendz and LS Industries used fake announcements and shady practices to inflate stock prices before dumping shares on unsuspecting investors. SEBI has frozen trades, banned directors, and launched deeper investigations to clean up the space.

2. India’s Auto Industry Revs Up in 2025
India’s automobile sector saw a strong start in 2025, with a 6% overall sales growth in January. Passenger cars and utility vehicles led the charge, but two-wheelers and Tata Motors faced mixed results. Electric and CNG vehicles are gaining ground, while premium SUVs continue to dominate the market.

Timestamps:
00:00 Stories Coming Up!
00:20 Intro
00:37 SEBI cracks down on SME frauds
08:15 Automobiles stage a comeback
18:10 Tidbits

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