Mahindra Lifespace posts Q2 profit at Rs 47.91 cr

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 47.91 crore for the second quarter of the current fiscal year, a significant turnaround from a net loss of Rs 14.01 crore in the same period last year. The company’s total income also surged to Rs 33.06 crore. Its development footprint includes 53.

Honasa went up, Lenskart could go anywhere : Deepak Shenoy says amid recent IPO buzz

Lenskart’s IPO is generating significant discussion. Deepak Shenoy, CEO of Capitalmind Asset Management, noted the drama and unpredictability of IPO markets, drawing parallels to Honasa’s IPO. Lenskart’s valuation has raised eyebrows, with some fund houses clarifying their investment decisions. The eyewear retailer’s IPO opened for subscription recently.

Indian fintech firm Pine Labs pares IPO set to launch on November 7

Pine Labs, an Indian fintech company, has reduced its initial public offering size. Existing investors will sell fewer shares, and the company will raise less new capital. The IPO is scheduled for November 7 to November 11. This move comes as India sees a busy primary market with several other tech firms also planning listings.

We like their business even if valuations are expensive: DSP Mutual Fund clarifies on investment in Lenskart IPO

DSP Mutual Fund clarified its investment in the Lenskart IPO amid investor concerns over valuations. The fund house stated it invests only with conviction across business strength, promoters, execution, and valuations. While acknowledging Lenskart’s strong fundamentals, DSP admitted retail and e-commerce valuations are currently high, explaining they trimmed other positions to accommodate this investment.

‘Dumb money is chasing dumb IPOs’: Shankar Sharma on India’s public markets amid Lenskart buzz

Veteran investor Shankar Sharma slams India’s IPO market as the “dumbest in history,” citing Lenskart’s pre-IPO activity. He alleges a “beautiful little game” where anchor investors create artificial legitimacy, leading to inflated valuations. Sharma claims companies exploit retail investors’ anchoring bias, causing stocks to collapse post-listing, only for investors to be trapped again.

Bitcoin breaks October streak with first monthly loss since 2018

Bitcoin is on track for its first monthly loss in October since 2018, ending a seven-year streak of gains. The digital asset is set for a nearly 5% decline this month, struggling amid broader market jitters and investor uncertainty about global monetary policy. Despite this dip, Bitcoin remains up over 16% year-to-date.

Coinbase holds edge in US crypto race even as rivals’ public listings reshape landscape

Coinbase’s strong earnings are being overshadowed by increasing competition as regulatory clarity boosts the crypto market. New players like Gemini and Bullish have gone public, while Kraken prepares to list. Despite its first-mover advantage and institutional trust, Coinbase faces pressure on its premium pricing and retail outlook. The company is actively acquiring to maintain its […]