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.Read More

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.Read More

Phoenix Mills Ltd. witnessed a significant 39% surge in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 303.99 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. This impressive growth was fueled by a substantial increase in total income, which climbed to Rs 1,146.21 crore. The company, a prominent developer of retail-led mixed-use projects, saw its...Read More

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.Read More

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.Read More

The Federal Reserve’s Standing Repo Facility loaned a record $50.35 billion on Friday to address month-end liquidity pressures in short-term funding markets. Two operations saw the facility lend $30 billion and $20.35 billion, respectively, to eligible financial firms facing temporary cash needs.Read More

Shripal Shah, CEO of Kotak Securities, reveals how meditation, fitness, and sports cultivate leadership. Mindfulness aids clear decision-making under pressure, while strategic games like chess mirror business adaptability. Running fuels focus, and sports teach resilience in both victory and defeat, fostering a balanced approach to a demanding career.Read More

Ace investor Rekha Jhunjhunwala significantly boosted her stake in Canara Bank, acquiring an additional 1 crore shares. This move aligns with positive market sentiment for PSU banks, potentially driven by increased foreign investment caps. Jhunjhunwala also increased her holdings in Federal Bank and Titan Company, underscoring her continued confidence in India’s financial and consumption sectors.Read More

Foreign investors are boosting their holdings in Indian public sector banks. This move signals growing confidence ahead of potential government policy changes. An increase in foreign ownership limits could unlock significant capital. Analysts see this as a positive development for the banking sector. The September quarter data shows a clear trend of renewed FII interest...Read More

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.Read More