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Can Bharat Coking Coal’s IPO deliver long-term value for retail investors?

Bharat Coking Coal plans a ₹1,071 crore Offer for Sale, reducing Coal India’s stake to 90%. The company is poised to benefit from rising steel demand and is expanding its operations with new washeries. Despite strong growth, investors should note customer concentration and longer working capital cycles, alongside the long-term impact of renewable energy.

Lower deposit rates, liquidity to shore up bank profits in Q3

Indian banks anticipate strong profitability in the third quarter. Falling deposit rates and Reserve Bank of India’s liquidity measures will support net interest margins. Credit growth remains robust, especially for large lenders. Stable asset quality and fee income will also contribute positively. Analysts foresee steady margins and improved profitability driven by loan growth and lower […]

Billion-dollar-plus IPOs set to drive equity market fundraise: Kotak Investment Banking

India’s equity capital markets are poised for a strong 2026, with total issuance volumes projected to exceed ₹6 lakh crore. This growth will be driven by a robust pipeline of IPOs, QIPs, and block deals, with new-age tech and consumer companies leading the IPO market. Domestic institutional investors are expected to continue their significant role […]

Asian stocks fall as optimism fades, US bonds hold gains

Asian markets saw a dip for the second day as a strong rally cooled. US Treasuries held their ground after gains. Samsung Electronics reported record profits but its stock fell. Mixed US economic data is influencing Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Geopolitical concerns and economic outlook are also impacting markets.

Can niche platforms deliver big returns in the IPO market?

India’s IPO market is attracting diverse companies, including niche B2B platforms, fitness equipment makers, and digital financiers, in 2026. Investor appetite favors differentiated, category-leading businesses with unique, disruptive stories and clear growth paths. This trend sees previously informal economic activities formalizing and seeking public investment.

Strong Q3 sales and rising gold demand lift jewellery stocks

Gold jewellery stocks surged on Wednesday. Titan Company, Kalyan Jewellers India, and Senco Gold reported strong third-quarter sales. This positive market sentiment is expected to continue. Analysts point to rising gold prices and consistent sales growth as key drivers. Titan’s jewellery business grew 41% year-on-year. Senco’s revenue was up 51%. Kalyan Jewellers saw consolidated revenue […]

PNB puts on the block ₹760 cr of bad loans

Punjab National Bank is selling bad loans exceeding ₹760 crore, including significant exposures to Gammon India and Simbhaoli Sugars. This follows a larger sale attempt last week of ₹2,500 crore in non-performing assets. The bank aims to recover at least 40-50% of the identified ₹4,000-5,000 crore in bad loans.

FPIs dump FMCG, Financial Services in second half of December; IT sees inflows

Foreign investors divested ₹16,848 crore from Indian markets in the latter half of December. FMCG and financial services saw major outflows. However, the information technology sector attracted ₹4,457 crore in inflows, marking the first positive fortnight since June. This shift indicates a change in global investor sentiment towards Indian equities.