ETMarkets Smart Talk| India’s IPO boom far from over: $20 billion pipeline seen in 2026, explains Maulik Patel
India’s capital markets are poised for a strong 2026, with IPO momentum expected to continue and an estimated $20 billion in fundraising. Robust domestic liquidity, rising retail participation, and improving governance are driving primary market strength. Marquee companies are expected to list, solidifying India’s position as a vibrant IPO destination.
Positive Breakout: These 11 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the NSE list of stocks with a market cap over Rs 1000 crore, 11 stocks’ close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on December 10, 2025, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend […]
Oil extends gains after US seizure of tanker off Venezuela
Oil prices climbed for a second day as the U.S. seized a sanctioned tanker off Venezuela, heightening supply disruption fears. Reports of Ukraine striking a Russian oil vessel also provided support. These events are expected to keep crude prices elevated, with traders noting Asian buyers seeking discounts on Venezuelan oil due to sanctions and increased […]
Asian stocks advance as Fed’s rate cut lifts mood
Asian markets followed Wall Street higher after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated confidence in the US economy’s future. This move boosted tech and financial stocks across Asia. Investors anticipate positive trends for Asian equities and currencies. Export companies are expected to benefit from improved US growth prospects.
Pension funds can now invest in more stocks, gold, silver ETFs
Pension regulator PFRDA has revised investment rules, allowing private pension funds to invest in the top 250 market-cap stocks and gold/silver ETFs for better returns. These changes aim to boost pension fund popularity by offering wider options to savers, with the private sector overseeing ₹15.78 trillion in assets.
Fixed deposit growth finds its key driver in rural incomes
Savings deposits in rural centres also posted a robust 10% increase, the fastest pace in six quarters. Experts attribute this shift to rising rural incomes while growth in the metro areas appears to be losing momentum as financially savvy investors increasingly divert funds into higher-yielding avenues such as mutual funds and equities.
Silver climbs Rs 11,500 to a fresh peak on global cues
Silver prices surged by ₹11,500 to a fresh peak of ₹1,92,000 per kilogram in New Delhi, marking the steepest single-day rise in nearly two months. This surge was driven by robust domestic demand and global cues, with silver prices adding over 114% year-to-date.
ReNew Power to raise $800m to refinance debt
ReNew Power is raising $800 million through a five-year loan, with Societe Generale, Standard Chartered, and SMBC acting as lead banks. This significant borrowing, likely to be priced next quarter, will be used to refinance operational projects, aiming for a rate of 350-400 basis points over SOFR.
TotalEnergies divests Adani Green shares worth Rs 2,778 cr
TotalEnergies Renewables Indian Ocean divested shares worth ₹2,778.1 crore in Adani Green Energy through a block deal on Wednesday. The entity sold 2.86 crore shares at ₹970 each, reducing its stake by 1.74%. Quant Mutual Fund and Authum Investment & Infrastructure were among the buyers.
RBI may maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27: Fitch
The commentary from BMI comes amid many economists and bond-market experts in India factoring in a further quarter percentage point reduction in policy rates, lowering terminal rate expectations to 5% in the current easing cycle after RBI looked past a sharply retreating rupee to deliver a rate cut last Friday.