Ather Energy IPO crosses the line in final hours of Day 3; retail portion booked 1.55 times

Ather Energy’s Rs 3,000-crore IPO achieved full subscription on its final day, driven by strong institutional demand, although grey market signals remained weak. Retail investors showed consistent interest, while QIBs surged in the last stretch. Despite valuation concerns and a declining GMP, analysts offer mixed recommendations, citing Ather’s growth potential and premium positioning.

US auto tariff relief brings temporary respite for OEMs, but uncertainty looms: Jay Kale

Auto tariff relief in the US offers a temporary respite for OEMs, but inflationary pressures persist across sectors. Uncertainty looms, potentially leading to a demand slump, exacerbated by recent guidance cuts from Porsche and pre-buying trends. While domestic auto majors acknowledge a recent slowdown, TVS remains optimistic about two-wheeler growth, contrasting with Maruti’s muted outlook […]

The golden illusion: Know the risks behind gold’s safe haven image

Gold, though seen as a safe-haven, carries notable risk with high volatility and drawdowns. Over 15 years, equities outperformed gold, but gold’s negative correlation with equities supports diversification. Experts suggest a balanced portfolio with 10–20% gold allocation to manage risk and enhance long-term returns.

Samsung Electronics posts 22% jump in Q1 net profit

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics reported a better-than-expected 21.7 percent rise in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday as consumers rushed to buy smartphones under the looming threat of US tariffs. The world’s largest memory chipmaker reported net profit of 8.22 trillion won ($5.75 billion) for the January-March quarter, up 21.7 percent on-year.