At least 10 companies are considering reducing their planned IPO sizes to ensure successful listings amid declining investor appetite. This flexibility, allowed by the capital market regulator, permits companies to cut issue sizes by up to half without refiling. Sectors like NBFC, jewellery, and healthcare are among those exploring this option to navigate current market conditions.
Bets on US Federal Reserve rate hike in October fall as job market cools
Last month, the US economy added only 29,000 jobs, significantly below the economists’ forecast of 90,000 jobs. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, indicating a