Bound for Mars, Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO
SpaceX has filed for its initial public offering. The company aims for a trillion-dollar market debut. This listing could set a precedent for future IPOs from major tech firms. SpaceX’s valuation could reach $1.75 trillion.
US stocks today: Dow soars 600 pts, Nasdaq 1.5% as chip stocks rally eyeing Nvidia results, Iran peace deal hopes
Wall Street indexes jumped over 1% led by tech and semiconductor rally ahead of Nvidia earnings. Target fell on weak outlook. Airlines gained as oil dropped. Fed minutes signaled possible rate hike debate. Nasdaq S&P Dow Jones rose strongly as AI optimism offset inflation and geopolitical concerns sentiment rises
Sebi proposes to permit third-party payment in MFs in certain scenarios
The current regulatory framework mandates that all payments for investments in mutual funds must originate directly from the investor’s own bank account and be routed exclusively through RBI-authorised payment aggregators or Sebi-recognised clearing corporations.
RBI to infuse liquidity via $5 billion dollar rupee swap auction on May 26
The RBI will conduct a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction on May 26 to inject long-term liquidity into the banking system and strengthen forex reserves. The move aims to stabilise rupee volatility amid global pressures and recent currency depreciation linked to geopolitical tensions and oil price shocks.
AI boom: Global stock market order shuffles as Taiwan, South Korea overtake Western giants
Asian markets are making waves. South Korea’s Kospi and Taiwan’s stock market have surged, driven by the AI boom. These markets are now outperforming many Western exchanges. Investors are watching closely as capital shifts towards these AI-focused economies. This new global stock market order presents exciting opportunities and potential risks.
FIIs won’t return in a hurry; need 3 triggers: Amar K Ambani
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are unlikely to return to Indian equities soon due to structural and cyclical forces, including modest dollar returns and the AI revolution favoring other markets. FIIs may only re-enter if valuations hit rock bottom, IPO activity surges, or global markets become overheated, making India an attractive diversification option.
Households invest record Rs 5.43 lakh crore in mutual funds
Indian households demonstrated a structural shift in FY25. They pulled Rs 54,786 cr from secondary equities but doubled primary investments. A record Rs 5.43 lakh crore went into mutual funds, nearly doubling total securities market savings to Rs 6.91 lakh crore, favoring financial assets.
Apollo Hospitals Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 36% YoY to Rs 529 crore, revenue rises 18%; Rs 10 per share dividend declared
Apollo Hospitals reported strong Q4 FY26 results: consolidated PAT surged 36% YoY to Rs 529 crore, and revenue increased 18% to Rs 6,605 crore. EBITDA grew 31% to Rs 1,011 crore. The company declared a Rs 10 dividend.
NCDEX launches India’s first weather derivatives contract based on Mumbai rainfall
NCDEX has announced India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, “RAINMUMBAI”, aimed at helping market participants hedge risks arising from monsoon rainfall fluctuations. The contract, based on IMD rainfall data and developed with IIT Bombay, seeks to create a regulated framework for managing climate-linked financial risks across sectors.
Global funds ready for further Rupee weakness with 100 in sight
Global investors anticipate further depreciation of the Indian rupee, with some projecting a fall to 100 per dollar. This outlook is driven by rising oil import costs due to the US-Iran conflict and investor preference for the greenback. The rupee’s decline has already eroded local gains for foreign funds, prompting concerns about potential central bank […]