Sebi board meeting: Regulator eases IPO rules for start-up founders, mandates dematerialisation of securities
SEBI has relaxed ESOP rules for startup founders, allowing them to retain or exercise share-based benefits post-listing, provided they received them at least a year before filing the DRHP. To enhance market transparency, dematerialization of securities is now mandated for a wider range of stakeholders.
Can crude oil prices really double? Let’s look at the worst-case scenario
Amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, oil markets are on edge, with Brent crude hovering near $73 a barrel. Concerns rise over potential disruptions to Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route. While a doomsday scenario of $150 per barrel is unlikely, analysts warn of potential spikes to $120, impacting global inflation and India’s economy.
Sebi eases delisting norms for PSUs with over 90% government holding
Sebi has introduced new measures to simplify voluntary delisting for specific PSUs, excluding banks, NBFCs, and insurance firms, where the government or other PSUs hold at least 90% of shares. The amended regulations allow delisting through a fixed price mechanism, eliminating the need for a two-thirds majority approval from public shareholders.
From thrill to trust: How Gen-Z is redefining crypto investing in India
Indian Gen-Z and millennial investors are shifting from quick crypto profits to long-term wealth building, allocating 3-5% of their portfolios to digital assets like Bitcoin. Mudrex CEO Edul Patel notes a move towards systematic investment plans (SIPs) and a ‘buy and hold’ strategy, driven by better education and understanding of market dynamics.
Breakout Stocks: How to trade AU SFB, Redington & Max Fin that hit fresh 52-week high?
Indian market closed in the red for the second consecutive day in a row on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex fell more than 100 points while the Nifty50 managed to hold on to 24,800 levels.
Short-term market weakness likely; defensive sectors poised to outperform: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava suggests the recent market rally from early April might be ending, entering a corrective phase influenced by geopolitics and the upcoming FOMC meeting. While domestic liquidity is positive, Nifty’s struggle to surpass 24,980, especially closing below 24,840, could lead to a fall towards 24,200.
No near-term rally expected as weak earnings, global uncertainty weigh on sentiment: Dinshaw Irani
Helios Mutual Fund’s CEO, Dinshaw Irani, projects a steady market landscape ahead. He cites underlying economic weaknesses and global tensions as key factors influencing this prediction. However, there is a silver lining with liquidity flows providing stability. Anticipated interventions from the RBI could yield favorable outcomes in the near future.
Hindustan Zinc shares slide 15% in 6 days. Should you buy the dip?
Hindustan Zinc shares: The selloff coincides with the company’s rollout of a multi-year expansion strategy, leading to a split among Dalal Street brokerages on whether the ongoing correction presents a buying opportunity or warrants a more cautious approach.
Motilal Oswal downgrades BSE to ‘Neutral’, cuts target price to Rs 2,300 on expiry shift impact
Motilal Oswal has downgraded BSE to ‘Neutral’ and cut its target price to Rs 2,300, citing potential market share loss after the exchange shifts its weekly Sensex derivatives expiry from Tuesday to Thursday, effective September 1, 2025. The brokerage expects the move to dent BSE’s premium turnover share, which stood at 22.6% in May 2025.
Nomura upgrades IndusInd Bank to buy, sees 30% upside; shares rally 4%
IndusInd Bank shares rose up to 3.9% after Nomura upgraded the stock to ‘buy’ and raised its price target by 50% to Rs 1,050, citing improved governance, a cleaned-up balance sheet, and a stronger earnings outlook. The new target implies a 30% upside. Nomura also noted the bank’s efforts to resolve legacy issues and improve […]