Indian government bonds remained largely flat as market participants awaited a significant debt supply from states. Despite a slight decline in the benchmark 2035 bond yield over the past week, sustained easing may require central bank or government intervention. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields fell on slower retail inflation, boosting rate cut expectations.Read More

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions is set to launch its Rs 3,100 crore IPO. The subscription period will be from February 23 to February 25. The company plans to raise funds for growth and debt repayment. This move comes as India’s renewable energy sector gains momentum. CleanMax is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions for...Read More

Shares of Ola Electric Mobility hit a fresh 52-week low after Citi downgraded the stock to Sell and cut its target price by 51%. As reported by ET Now, the brokerage flagged weak EV penetration, market-share losses and concerns over cash flows.Read More

Bitcoin trades around $68,355 after touching $70,000. Ethereum also saw a slight dip. Major altcoins like XRP and BNB showed gains, while Dogecoin fell. The crypto market cap is near $2.35 trillion. Bitcoin is consolidating, holding above key moving averages. Traders await a clear direction as prices move in a narrow band.Read More

Public sector stocks are experiencing a surge, with defence and power sectors showing promise due to robust order books and improving execution. While defence is a preferred long-term theme, experts express caution on oil and gas due to structural headwinds and see only tactical opportunities in IT.Read More

Indian stock markets are poised for a stronger performance in the upcoming financial year. Corporate earnings are expected to accelerate, supported by stable macro fundamentals. Key sectors like private capex, manufacturing, private banks, and consumption are set for growth. The IT sector remains under observation pending clearer earnings visibility. Overall, the outlook for Indian equities...Read More

Naturals, a leading Indian salon chain, continues discussions with Reliance for a stake sale. Talks have slowed due to disagreements on deal structure. Naturals plans an IPO by 2028 if the Reliance deal does not materialize. The company is not currently negotiating with other investors. Reliance’s entry would complement its beauty retail ventures.Read More

Foreign inflows into Asian local currency bonds remained steady in January, marking a fourth straight month of buying as improving growth prospects and resilient exports boosted sentiment. South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia led the gains, while India saw sharp outflows after its expected inclusion in a global bond index was deferred.Read More

The rupee edged up by 1 paisa to 90.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, supported by falling global crude oil prices. However, a stronger dollar and foreign institutional investor outflows limited the local unit’s gains. The rupee had settled lower on Monday, with suspected RBI intervention preventing it from crossing 91.Read More

State Bank of India’s (SBI) stock has surged nearly 70% in the past year, narrowing its valuation gap with private sector giants like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Experts suggest SBI is now fairly valued, with strong fundamentals and earnings visibility supporting its current price, though further significant upside may be limited.Read More