IPO Calendar: Primary market momentum takes a break with only SME issues scheduled next week
The Indian primary market is taking a brief pause. After a busy period of mainboard IPOs, the coming week will be quieter. No large company offerings are scheduled. However, three Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) issues will open for subscription. This keeps the market active.
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BOJ close to raising rates, board member Masu says -Nikkei
The Bank of Japan is signaling a near-term interest rate hike, with a board member suggesting a decision is imminent and won’t wait for next year’s wage talks. This follows recent comments from the Governor, indicating growing momentum for an increase to address persistent inflation and normalize borrowing costs. The central bank aims to manage […]
Bubble Trouble: AI rally shows cracks as investors question risks
Recent stock market swings reveal potential cracks in the artificial intelligence rally. High valuations in AI stocks are causing concern about a speculative bubble. Investors are watching for signs of a pullback. Comparisons are being made to past market manias. Valuations remain elevated, with risks around spending and capacity. Some leaders dismiss bubble fears, while […]
Bitcoin on thin ice after sinking in flight from risk
Bitcoin has fallen to a seven-month low, nearing the $80,000 mark. This decline mirrors a wider sell-off in cryptocurrencies, driven by investor concerns over tech valuations and US interest rates. The market sentiment has turned fragile, impacting high-flying AI stocks. Bitcoin has erased its year-to-date gains, raising worries about further significant losses for the digital […]
Jitters over AI spending set to grow as US tech giants flood bond market
Big tech firms are borrowing heavily to fund AI data centers. This surge in debt issuance is raising concerns about the bond market’s capacity. While companies remain lightly leveraged now, the need for capital is shifting from cash to public bonds. Projections show AI capital expenditure will significantly increase, requiring substantial financing.
Big tech’s AI-fuelled debt binge raises risks
Big Tech firms are borrowing heavily to fund AI infrastructure. This shift from using cash reserves worries investors. The trend signals a new, riskier phase for AI. Companies with weaker finances are now involved. Interconnected deals create systemic risk. Valuations for major tech firms are also declining due to this unease.
Sebi plans overhaul of brokerage, MF rules in December board meeting
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to review its mutual fund and stock broker regulations next month. Key proposals include unbundling broking fees and updating stock broker rules, which were framed 30 years ago. Sebi aims to streamline compliance and enhance ease of doing business.
Bharti Telecom plans Rs 9,000-crore bond sale to refinance debt
Bharti Telecom is set to raise between ₹8,500 and ₹9,000 crore through a bond sale. This move aims to refinance existing borrowings for the holding company of Bharti Airtel. The company plans to issue bonds with two and three-year maturities. This is a normal refinancing of maturing bonds. Institutional investors are expected to participate in […]
Sebi looking to include REITs in indices to improve liquidity: Chief
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering including real estate investment trusts (REITs) in market indices to enhance liquidity and appeal. Sebi is also exploring ways to expand investment options for REITs and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), while working to boost investor awareness and participation in these nascent asset classes.