Fractal Analytics raises Rs 1,249 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Fractal Analytics raised Rs 1,249 crore from 52 anchor investors at Rs 900 per share ahead of its IPO opening February 9. Strong domestic and global institutional demand signals confidence in the AI analytics firm and growth prospects globally strong.
NSE Board approves IPO via OFS, forms a committee to drive listing process
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received board approval for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) via an Offer for Sale (OFS). This move follows a decade-long wait and Sebi’s no-objection, with the IPO expected to be a significant event in India’s capital markets. A reconstituted IPO Committee will oversee the listing preparations.
NSE Q3 Results: Profit falls 37% YoY to Rs 2,408 crore
NSE Q3 Results: Leading exchange NSE reported a 37% year-on-year (YoY) slump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,408 crore in the third quarter, while total income fell 9% YoY to Rs 4,395 crore.
Market Wrap: Sensex adds 266 pts, Nifty above 25,650; Indian rupee logs best week in over 3 years
Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, ended Friday higher. The Reserve Bank of India maintained its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent. Cigarette stocks saw a significant surge following price increases. Global markets retreated, impacted by a Wall Street selloff and AI concerns. Crude oil futures extended losses.
Meesho slides 40% from peak, slips below listing price. Here is why brokerages still see 26% upside
Meesho shares have fallen nearly 40% from their peak after Q3 losses widened sharply, slipping below the listing price. Despite near-term margin pressures and concerns over growth sustainability, foreign brokerages UBS and BofA remain constructive, citing strong revenue growth, improving logistics efficiency and long-term user expansion.
Indian stocks enjoy a rare combination, makes a case for re-rating: Morgan Stanley’s Ridham Desai
Morgan Stanley sees Indian equities entering a rare phase that supports a valuation re-rating, driven by policy stimulus, improving earnings, weak foreign positioning and attractive relative valuations. With macro stability improving and growth accelerating, the firm forecasts meaningful upside for the Sensex through 2026 under its base and bull case scenarios.
LIC shares climb 4% after Q3 results. Should you buy, sell, or hold?
LIC shares surged 4% following a 17% year-on-year profit jump to Rs 12,930 crore in Q3FY26. The insurer also reported a 17% rise in net premium income to Rs 1.26 lakh crore. Bernstein maintained a Market-Perform rating with a Rs 940 target price.
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Silver slumps in biggest single-day fall of year; gold declines
Silver prices saw a significant one-day drop, falling by ₹30,000 per kg. Gold also declined. Investors booked profits amid market volatility. Analysts expect gold prices to remain weak internationally, while silver is predicted to consolidate. Demand for silver from technology sectors continues to outpace supply, making it volatile. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentals […]
Sebi proposes tighter rules for single-stock derivatives strategy
India’s market regulator Sebi is proposing new margin rules for single-stock derivatives. The changes will affect trading strategies involving different expiry dates. Specifically, benefits from offsetting positions will not be available on the day a contract expires. This move aims to reduce risks for traders and trading members.