JPMorgan downgraded Indian equities to neutral from Overweight, warning the Nifty could fall to 20,500 in a bear-case scenario, implying a 15% downside. While the long-term outlook remains intact, near-term risks such as elevated valuations, Iran war uncertainty and energy disruptions persist. The brokerage flagged earnings risks, with analysts cutting FY27 estimates and trimming MSCI India EPS growth forecasts.
SBI Funds raises Rs 1,655 crore in a pre-IPO placement
SBI Funds Management secured ₹1,655 crore from investors before its IPO. This pre-IPO share sale occurred ahead of the company’s upcoming public offering. The asset