Whitbread warned that UK budget measures will cost the Premier Inn owner £40-50 million next fiscal year due to increased business rates on commercial properties. The company’s CEO expressed extreme disappointment, stating the changes are a “hammer blow” to their business and the wider hospitality industry. Despite this, Whitbread maintained its fiscal 2026 outlook.Read More

Sebi has barred Prabhudas Lilladher from taking new assignments for seven days from December 15, citing multiple violations involving client funds, margin reporting, account settlements, and improper penalty pass-throughs. The action follows a joint inspection by Sebi and stock exchanges, which flagged lapses across key compliance and operational processes.Read More

Consumer demand is strengthening ahead of the festive and wedding season, with improving trends across jewellery, liquor, paints, and select FMCG categories. Titan and Hindustan Unilever remain top picks as brand momentum, premiumisation, and recovering rural sentiment drive growth. Analysts expect a stronger second half as consumption normalises and margins stabilise.Read More

Bitcoin’s recent downturn, despite a significant price drop, shows subdued volatility, indicating a fundamental market shift. Wall Street’s growing influence, through ETFs and professional hedging, is transforming Bitcoin into a more stable, macro-influenced asset, moving away from its speculative retail roots.Read More

Sebi has barred Droneacharya Aerial Innovations and its promoters from the markets for two years after finding misuse of IPO proceeds, inflated financials, and diversion of funds. The regulator also penalised the company and related entities with Rs 75 lakh for running a fraudulent scheme that misled public investors.Read More

InCred Equities’ top 10 mid- and small-cap picks, including Globus Spirits, VRL Logistics, and Atul Ltd, offer upside potential up to 74%.Read More

Despite RBI’s rate cuts, corporate bond yields remain elevated due to slow monetary transmission, high issuance, and global uncertainties. While yields softened slightly in October, supply-demand dynamics and investor caution keep them firm. Strong GDP growth, attractive spreads, and potential future rate cuts make corporate bonds an appealing investment option.Read More

Meesho’s ₹5,421-crore IPO opens next week with a strong GMP and improving fundamentals, but profitability and competition remain key risks.Read More

India’s primary market is set for a busy week, with Rs 6,900 crore expected from 12 IPOs. Meesho leads the lineup with its Rs 5,421-crore issue, alongside Aequs and Vidya Wires on the mainboard. Nine SME IPOs will also open, keeping subscription activity high as December begins.Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, often referred to as Sebi, is rolling out a set of new regulations designed to clamp down on the rising tide of fraud in the securities market.Read More