Valuation jitters in AI stocks drag Indian indices; volatility index spikes
Indian stock markets saw a dip on Friday, following global trends. Concerns over technology stock valuations and potential US interest rate hikes impacted investor sentiment. Despite a cautious mood, analysts suggest the Nifty may soon reach new highs. Foreign investors were net sellers, while domestic investors bought shares. The market awaits clarity on the US-India […]
Wall Street indexes jump as rate cut bets increase but suffer losses for week
Indian markets surged Friday as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, boosting sentiment. Despite weekly losses amid tech valuation worries, Nvidia saw a jump on potential China sales. Fed officials offered mixed signals on rate policy, creating market anticipation for the December meeting’s outcome.
Sebi plans overhaul of brokerage, MF rules in December board meeting
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to review its mutual fund and stock broker regulations next month. Key proposals include unbundling broking fees and updating stock broker rules, which were framed 30 years ago. Sebi aims to streamline compliance and enhance ease of doing business.
Bharti Telecom plans Rs 9,000-crore bond sale to refinance debt
Bharti Telecom is set to raise between ₹8,500 and ₹9,000 crore through a bond sale. This move aims to refinance existing borrowings for the holding company of Bharti Airtel. The company plans to issue bonds with two and three-year maturities. This is a normal refinancing of maturing bonds. Institutional investors are expected to participate in […]
Sebi looking to include REITs in indices to improve liquidity: Chief
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering including real estate investment trusts (REITs) in market indices to enhance liquidity and appeal. Sebi is also exploring ways to expand investment options for REITs and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), while working to boost investor awareness and participation in these nascent asset classes.
Adani Enterprises sells stake worth $279 million in AWL Agri Business
Data from NSE showed that Adani Commodities, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, sold 39.5 million shares in AWL Agri for 275.09 rupees apiece, while data from BSE showed that it sold 51.5 million shares for 275 rupees apiece
US Fed’s Lorie Logan calls for holding rates steady ‘for a time’
Elevated asset valuations and historically compressed credit spreads, she said, are not just indications “that policy most likely isn’t very restrictive. They’re also indications that the fed funds rate needs to offset tailwinds from financial conditions,” Logan said
Quiet listing, loud returns: Ather’s multibagger post-IPO rally brings windfall gains for promoters as returns swell to 3,220%
Ather Energy’s quiet listing has delivered impressive returns. Promoters Tarun Sanjay Mehta and Swapnil Babanlal Jain have seen their wealth skyrocket by 3,220%. The stock has surged 116% over its issue price, outperforming many other IPOs in buzz. Analysts are optimistic about Ather’s future market share growth and profitability improvements.
Dalal Street’s new-age tech bets take wings in 2025: 6 mainboard IPOs deliver solid gains, some more than doubling
New-age tech IPOs on Dalal Street in 2025, including Urban Company and Ather Energy, have delivered significant gains, with some more than doubling. Despite initial rallies, recent pullbacks are attributed to profit booking and reassessment of valuations amid macro headwinds. Investors are now focusing on fundamentals like profitability and sustainable growth.
Aman Chowhan weighs investor opportunities in realty, chemicals and auto sectors
The Indian real estate sector is at an inflection point with low debt and potential peak, while sales velocity is key for company valuations. Chemicals and banking sectors showed strong Q2 earnings, with auto results meeting expectations. Growth in two-wheelers is positive, but direct auto exposure is avoided due to valuations and EV transition concerns.