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By Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit (Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures were trading at record highs on Monday as expectations of a trade deal between China and the United States aided risk appetite in a busy week of Big Tech earnings and a widely expected rate reduction from the Federal Reserve. At 06:22 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis rose 258 points, or 0.54%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 332.5 points, or 1.3%, and S&P 500 E-minis gained 59.75 points, or 0.88%. Negotiators from the world's top two eco ...Read More >
Eyewear retailer Lenskart is launching its IPO on October 31, aiming to raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue and an offer for sale. Backed by Radhakishan Damani, the company plans to use the funds for store expansion, technology, and marketing. This IPO is anticipated to be the fourth-largest public issue of 2025. Eyewear retailer Lenskart is set to make its long-awaited market debut, with its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription on Friday, October 31, and closing on Tue ...Read More >
Jio Platforms is gearing up for its highly anticipated IPO, with analysts projecting it could achieve a dazzling valuation of USD 148 billion by September 2027. This bullish outlook is fueled by enhanced sector dynamics, a more robust tariff environment, and an accelerating shift towards 5G technologies. ICICI Securities expects Jio Platforms' ensuing IPO to fetch "premium valuations", as was the case in the high-profile equity raise of FY21, and has pegged the company's equity value at USD 148 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Orkla India, which owns spices and condiments brands MTR and Eastern, on Friday fixed a price band of Rs 695-730 per share, aiming for a valuation of around Rs 10,000 crore at the upper end. The company's Rs 1,667 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) will open for public subscription on October 29 and conclude on October 31, according to a public announcement. Anchor investors can submit their bids on October 28. The company's IPO is a complete Offer For Sale (OFS) of 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India has come out with a discussion paper proposing a dual valuation approach for the securities held in scheme portfolios of National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY). The framework aims to present pension wealth accumulation more clearly to subscribers while ensuring long-term financial stability and economic relevance, the regulator said in the discussion paper titled 'Alignment of Valuation Guidelines wit ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released a comprehensive Consultation Paper titled "Alignment of Valuation Guidelines with the core objectives of Long-only Funds when investing in Government Securities and calculation of Net Asset Value (NAV)". The framework proposed is part of PFRDA's ongoing commitment towards improving governance, protecting subscriber interests and contributing for India's broader financial and infrastructural growth. The Consul ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Following a significant rally, the valuation of gold has begun to decline. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be experiencing a slight capital rotation towards it, as evidenced by Tuesday's price performance, which led to a recovery of the $112,000 mark. In this context, asset manager Bitwise has released a new report that outlines promising price prospects for the market's lead ...Read More >
IPOs often generate significant hype, capturing the attention of retail investors with the allure of quick gains. However, the true potential for wealth creation lies not in chasing immediate listing-day profits, but in a disciplined, long-term approach to accumulation. Excess liquidity in the market is creating havoc in the financial markets. Large Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) with issue size of more than Rs 10,000 crore are getting oversubscribed by 40x. Gold & Silver Exchange Traded Funds ...Read More >
As Dalal Street gears up to celebrate Samvat 2082, Wall Street is in mood again. A few bad loans at Zions and Western Alliance have rattled US bank investors, reviving memories of the 2023 regional banking mess after Silicon Valley Bank's failure. When American bankers start spotting cockroaches, traders everywhere reach for the bug spray. Indian markets, which ended Samvat 2081 with barely a 5.3 per cent gain on the Sensex, are watching closely. The year saw foreign institutional investors (FI ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The price performance of Bitcoin over the past two weeks has been a major source of concern, as the coin's value continues to drift away (about 15% down now) from its all-time high. As the flagship cryptocurrency slows down, the latest on-chain data suggests that a group of investors is exiting the market en masse. In an October 18 post on the X platform, on-chain analyst Darkfos ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. In the last week, Bitcoin prices fell from around $115,000 to below $105,000 amid a widespread crypto market correction. According to prominent market analyst Burak Kesmeci, several on-chain developments unfolded during this price decline that are now indicative of the present market and potential price movements. In an X post on October 18, Kesmeci reports that Bitcoin's on-chai ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], October 17: As we all are waiting to celebrate Diwali with our loved ones, there are enthusiastic investors who are looking for Muhurat trading. This year, we'll see this trading session happening in the afternoon from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday).But the big question remains of how to make the most from this auspicious trading session? This blog will provide you with all the answers on how you can pick the stocks, set up trades, and make it a really Hap ...Read More >
Mumbai: Eyewear retailer Lenskart is looking to launch its ₹8,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in early November, according to bankers. This will be the fourth-largest issue in 2025 so far after Tata Capital, HDB Financial Services and LG Electronics. Bankers said the company is looking to capitalise on the continued investor appetite for large public issues. "Lenskart may announce the price band by the end of October and launch the IPO in the first week of November," said a banker. Br ...Read More >
Oct 15 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is projecting to more than double and potentially nearly triple its annualized revenue run rate next year, fueled by the rapid adoption of its enterprise products, according to two people familiar with the matter. The company is on track to meet an internal goal of $9 billion in annual revenue run rate - a calculation of annual revenue extrapolated from the current sales pace - by the end of 2025, the people said. For 2026, Anthropic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Quick commerce major Zepto on Thursday said that it has raised USD 450 million (about Rs 3,757.5 crore) in a funding round led by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) at a valuation of USD 7 billion. The funding comes nearly a year after its USD 350 million funding round in November last year, which valued the firm at USD 5 billion. "We've closed nearly USD 450 million, and most of that is primary. The valuation of the company was USD 7 billion b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Mobile entertainment app Kuku has raised USD 85 million in a funding round led by Granite Asia, previously known as GGV Capital, a top company official said on Thursday. Vertex Growth Fund, Krafton, IFC, Paramark, Tribe Capital India, and Bitkraft also participated in the funding round. Kuku, Founder and CEO, Lal Chand Bisu, told PTI that the fund will be mainly invested in content creation and building tools to support creators and storytelling. "We have raised USD 85 ...Read More >
The chartered accountants' apex body is set to propose financial and regulatory measures to help Indian Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms scale globally, leveraging government support and free trade agreements. How will it enable funding for MDPs? What regulatory reforms are needed to support growth? Which global opportunities can Indian MDPs tap through trade agreements? Here is what ICAI said. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is preparing a report to guide the f ...Read More >
UK-based Investec initiated coverage on Adani Ports with a buy rating and a target price of Rs 1,715, implying 23.5% upside from the previous close. The brokerage highlighted strong organic growth potential, efficient operations, a robust balance sheet, and deleveraging, projecting 15% revenue CAGR over FY25-30. Adani Ports' integrated logistics and marine services further enhance long-term growth prospects. UK-based Investec became the latest brokerage to initiate coverage on Adani Ports and S ...Read More >
BENGALURU - Tata Consultancy Services' plan to invest up to $7 billion in a 1 gigawatt data centre unit in India has sparked cautious reactions, with some analysts flagging limited overlaps with its core IT services and potential pressure on returns. The move, which pushed TCS shares down as much as 1.5% on Friday, marks a strategic shift for India's largest IT firm, which has traditionally followed a capex-light, organic growth business model. The recent boom in AI technologies, which require ...Read More >
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, building on gains from last week as a flurry of AI-related dealmaking and softer labor market trends bolstered expectations for an interest-rate cut. The resilience in equities came despite the federal government shutdown showing little signs of resolution, underscoring the persistent appetite for tech stocks and an increased focus on the upcoming earnings season for cues on the trajectory of the economy. "The current AI infrastructure buildo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday once again postponed the hearing on Vedanta's demerger proposal to October 29. On September 17, the Mumbai bench of NCLT had deferred the hearing on the matter till October 8, and also directed Vedanta as well as the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPnG) to file written submissions on the matter within five days. Earlier on August 20, the tribunal had deferred the hearing on the Vedanta demerger to September 17 a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6 (ANI): The stock markets started the fresh week on a flat note on Monday, as investors remained cautious amid continuous foreign fund outflows and valuation concerns. The markets have been underperforming for the past 13 months due to external pressures such as tariffs, foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, and high valuations that have further fueled the selling spree. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 index was up by 22.30 points or 0.09 per ce ...Read More >
WeWork India IPO: The stock's grey market premium has dropped sharply, now at only 0.77% above the issue price compared with 2.76% earlier. Though GMP provides a rough hint of potential listing performance, it remains unofficial and highly volatile. WeWork India's Rs 3,000-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) has entered its second day of subscription on Monday. By the end of Day 1, the IPO saw a subdued response, with just 4% of the total issue subscribed. Bids were received for 11.12 lakh shar ...Read More >
Adar Poonawalla exploring bid for RCB? sparks speculation with X post According to a source of CNBC-TV18, Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India, was in negotiations with Diageo Plc, the owners of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), to potentially purchase the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 2025 champion. It is still unclear at this time whether Diageo Plc intends to sell all of its shares in RCB. United Spirits is owned by Diageo Plc. Also Read | 'Senseless and headless chicken m ...Read More >
Tata Capital, financial services arm of Tata group, has set the price band for its ₹15,512-crore initial public offering (IPO) -- the largest in 2025 -- at ₹310-326 per share. Tata Capital, financial services arm of Tata group, has set the price band for its ₹15,512-crore initial public offering (IPO) -- the largest in 2025 -- at ₹310-326 per share. That translates into a steep discount to the stock's last traded unlisted market price of ₹735 apiece. The pricing has dealt a blow to sc ...Read More >
Mumbai: The market for unlisted shares, long seen as a sure bet, is facing a reality check. In recent months, marquee names such as Tata Capital and HDB Financial Services have set initial public offering (IPO) price bands significantly below their unlisted market levels, denting investor sentiment and forcing a rethink on how companies are valued in this unregulated space. These instances have dried up the demand for even some of the most popular unlisted companies, while their shares have mos ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee posted its fifth consecutive monthly fall against the U.S. dollar, and hit a record low on Tuesday, as trade tensions between India and the United States escalated, pushing up dollar demand. The rupee settled at 88.7875 against the U.S. dollar, its weakest ever closing level, and down slightly from its close of 88.7600 on Monday. Earlier in the day, the currency declined to an all-time low of 88.8000. The currency fell 0.7% in September, posting it ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], September 30: Investing in unlisted companies--essentially buying shares before they are listed on the stock exchange--is gaining significant traction in India. The appeal is clear: investors can potentially earn in two ways, first, by riding valuation gains before listing, and second, by pocketing a listing premium when the company finally goes public. The Pre-IPO Buzz With India's IPO market buzzing, unlisted shares have seen a surge in demand. Big names like NCDEX ha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Investing in unlisted companies--essentially buying shares before they are listed on the stock exchange--is gaining significant traction in India. The appeal is clear: investors can potentially earn in two ways, first, by riding valuation gains before listing, and second, by pocketing a listing premium when the company finally goes public. Also Read | Was Sonam Wangchuk Arrested on the Directions of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Without Any Evidence? PIB Fact C ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Non-banking financial company Tata Capital has set the price band for its much-awaited Rs 15,512 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) at Rs 310-326 per share, making it the largest issue of the year. At the top end of the band, the NBFC commands a valuation of about Rs 1.38 lakh crore. The maiden public offering will open for subscription on October 6 and close on October 8, with the anchor book bidding scheduled for October 3, according to a public announcement. The IPO, ...Read More >
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