India’s growth story brightens: Moody’s boosts GDP forecast to 7.2% for 2024

Moody’s has raised India’s real GDP growth projections to 7.2% for 2024 (up from 6.8%) and 6.6% for 2025 (up from 6.4%), citing strong, broad-based growth driven by resilient private consumption and improved business conditions. The Indian economy grew 7.8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, with both the industrial and services sectors thriving […]

SME IPOs: Why tighter norms are needed for merchant bankers & social media

Ashvin Parekh highlights the critical need for enhanced regulations and transparency in India’s SME IPO market. He emphasizes the roles of regulators, merchant bankers, and social media in mitigating misuse and protecting investors to ensure the market retains its credibility and does not suffer due to fraudulent activities and misinformation.

BSE SME IPO index bleeds 4% in an overall bullish market post Sebi warning

The SME IPO index recently reached the 1 lakh mark, but faced a drop on Thursday as Sebi warned investors against blindly investing in SME stocks. Sebi highlighted that some promoters create unrealistic pictures of their operations. Investors are urged to be cautious and avoid relying on unverified social media posts or rumours.

TV18, Network 18 shares surge up to 13% on CCI approval of RIL-Disney merger

TV18 Share Price: Shares of TV18 Broadcast and Network18 Media and Investments rose after the Competition Commission of India approved the merger of Viacom18 and Star India. The approval sets the stage for creating India’s largest media and entertainment firm, with Reliance holding a 56% stake, Disney 37%, and Bodhi Tree Systems 7%.