Easing of IPO rules likely to pave way for a Reliance Jio listing: Citi

Sebi may ease IPO rules for mega companies. This could help Reliance Jio’s stock market debut. New rules could lower the required share float. Citi believes this reduces market supply concerns. Jio may only need a 2.5% float. Reliance’s annual meeting is on August 29. Investors await Jio listing updates. The move aims to prevent […]

Rupee gains 40 paise, surges above 87/$ as GST reforms lift mood

The Indian rupee surged to its highest level in August, surpassing 87 against the dollar, fueled by optimism surrounding indirect-tax reforms and a significant drop in crude oil prices. A sovereign ratings upgrade, the first since the global financial crisis, further bolstered the rupee, closing at 86.9550/$. Positive sentiment was driven by growth-oriented policies and […]

ETFs own 67 tonnes of gold as holdings rise by 42% YoY

India’s gold ETF holdings surged 42% YoY to 66.68 tonnes with AUM up 88% to Rs 64,777 crore, driven by Gen Z, fractional ownership, and fintech adoption. Global demand rose 3%, central banks boosted reserves, and Ventura projects COMEX Gold at $3,600 in 2025 amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Customer trust and referrals drive Zerodha, not incentives: Nithin Kamath

Zerodha’s growth has been driven by customer referrals and word-of-mouth publicity instead of advertising, says Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath as he explains how despite regulatory changes ending referral incentives, referrals remain steady for the discount broker. This is a testimony to customer trust and loyalty for the platform, he adds.

2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Palviya

Rajesh Palviya from Axis Securities anticipates Nifty potentially reaching 25,000, fueled by positive market sentiment and Prime Minister’s announcement. He highlights the shift in put-call ratios and strong performance in midcap, smallcap, and sectors like automobile and oil & gas. Palviya recommends Mahindra & Mahindra with a target of 3,480 and Avenue Supermarts (DMart) with […]