India’s primary market anticipates a strong showing in 2026 with several large IPOs. Companies like Jio Platforms, National Stock Exchange, Zepto, PhonePe, Manipal Hospitals, and SBI Funds Management are set to launch. These issuances could collectively raise around ₹1 lakh crore. While deal numbers may decrease, the overall value is expected to remain robust.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of