How the rise of institutional investors is changing the IPO playbook

India’s IPO market is evolving beyond capital raising, with mutual funds, AIFs, insurers, global institutions and family offices driving deeper participation. Growing institutional selectivity highlights the need for sharper price discovery, better segmentation and a potential micro-cap category.

Nifty ends below 24,000 for 4th week of losses

Indian equity markets faced a downturn for the fourth straight week, with the Nifty index retreating under 24,000. A combination of soaring crude oil prices and sluggish leading stocks contributed to the bleak market outlook. Analysts suggest the Nifty is likely to hover in a limited range without significant catalysts.

Rentomojo set to go public at Rs 4,246 crore valuation, set to raise Rs 1,256 crore via IPO

In its ambitious IPO initiative, Rentomojo targets a valuation of ₹4,246 crore, while securing ₹150 crore in fresh funding. Additionally, existing investors plan to divest shares valued at ₹1,106 crore through an offer for sale. Impressively, the startup reported a 142% jump in net profit, which reached ₹104.3 crore in FY26. Mark your calendars, as […]

Capital market stocks rise on CAS fix hopes, index closes 1% higher

Capital market stocks saw gains Friday after regulator Sebi’s circular on the Closing Auction Session mechanism. Trader pushback against CAS-linked settlement pricing prompted Sebi to respond to market concerns. Erratic settlement prints since August 3 caused option premiums to swing significantly. Market participants anticipate Sebi’s paper will reduce reliance on the single CAS print. This […]

Explained: Looking to start a mutual fund SIP? Know the different types and which one suits you

SIPs offer disciplined mutual fund investing, with options tailored to different goals, income patterns and market conditions. Regular, top-up, goal-based, step-up, flex, perpetual, trigger and multi-SIPs provide varying levels of flexibility, automation and diversification. Choosing the right type depends on financial goals, cash flow, risk appetite, investment horizon and market knowledge.