ICICI Prudential AMC debuted strongly with a nearly 20% listing gain, ranking as the second-best performer among Rs 10,000 crore-plus IPOs in 2025, driven by overwhelming institutional demand and reinforcing investor appetite for quality financial services despite a cautious market.Read More

ICICI Prudential AMC’s listing sparks debate on valuation premiums over HDFC AMC, with both managing similar assets. While ICICI Prudential shows stronger operating profits due to a higher equity and alternate asset mix, retail participation in its IPO was muted. Experts believe the long-term outlook for Indian AMCs remains positive, driven by shifting investor behavior...Read More

Indian equity benchmarks rebounded sharply after four days of losses, aided by softer U.S. inflation data and positive global cues. Improved risk appetite helped several stocks hit fresh 52-week highs amid a broader market recovery.Read More

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program following a deadly shooting. The accused shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, reportedly entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. This action aligns with President Trump’s long-standing criticism of the program due to perceived security risks.Read More

Select stocks across telecom, auto and IT sectors witnessed unusually sharp spikes in trading volumes, signalling heightened investor interest despite mixed market performance.Read More

European shares were muted on Friday, as losses in tech and consumer stocks were limited by gains in heavyweight banks, but ‌were set ‌to end a week of economic data releases and central bank decisions ‌with robust gains.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near $87,000 as markets digested the Bank of Japan’s 25-bps rate hike, with investors cautious amid mixed macro signals. Experts said the crypto is consolidating below key resistance levels, with support around $84,000–$85,000 and the $89,000–$90,000 zone crucial for near-term direction.Read More

Accenture’s earnings offer some comfort to Indian IT stocks. However, experts caution against over-enthusiasm due to an unchanged global demand outlook. Investors are advised to focus on established companies with attractive valuations. New listings require careful consideration. Select sectors like FMCG, auto components, and pharma show promise for future growth.Read More

Indian equity markets showed resilience in 2025, with the Nifty 50 hitting record highs. However, US equities surged nearly 15%, highlighting the need for global diversification. Investors are increasingly looking to US markets for exposure to tech and AI innovation, with platforms like Appreciate simplifying direct investment under the LRS scheme.Read More

RRP Semiconductors, a star of India’s AI-driven stock rally after a 55,000% surge in 20 months, is now under regulatory scrutiny, with trading restrictions imposed and investors cautioned as the stock slides from its peak despite a still-hefty market cap.Read More