MobiKwik shares surged up to 13% after its subsidiary received BSE approval to commence stock broking operations, completing key regulatory steps. The move marks the company’s expansion into financial services. Despite the rally, the stock remains significantly below its IPO and listing price levels.Read More

Software companies are delaying debt fundraising due to rising borrowing costs and increased lender scrutiny, driven by AI’s potential to disrupt traditional business models. This caution is evident in credit markets, with wider spreads for riskier borrowers and a slowdown in new financing deals as firms await market stability.Read More

India is set to raise a significant 1.79 trillion rupees from IPOs of state-run firms by 2030, part of a larger $183.7 billion asset monetisation drive. Key sectors like railways, power, petroleum, aviation, and coal will see stake sales. This initiative aims to boost government revenue and streamline operations across vital public enterprises.Read More

Aditya Shah of Hercules Advisors believes IT sector sentiment is overly negative, presenting buying chances. He advises caution on banks like IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank due to recent issues. Cigarette stocks face policy risks. Shah favors private banks, seeing potential in SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank.Read More

Wall Street experienced a sharp downturn as renewed trade policy uncertainty and concerns over the technology sector’s outlook prompted a defensive market shift. Investors moved capital into safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasuries, reflecting heightened global caution. Private credit market anxieties, particularly regarding U.S. software exposure, further amplified market stress.Read More

Clean Max Enviro Energy’s Rs 3,100 crore IPO entered Day 2 with a muted grey market premium and 34% subscription on Day 1. While institutional demand remained strong, retail interest was weak. Brokerages are divided, with some advising caution on valuations and others recommending long-term investment potential.Read More

Indian IT stocks including Infosys and Wipro may face selling pressure after Anthropic said its Claude Code tool can modernise COBOL-based legacy systems. The announcement triggered up to a 5% fall in US-listed ADRs, intensifying concerns that AI could disrupt traditional IT services and software business models.Read More

India’s SME IPO market, once a multibagger factory, is facing a sharp correction with negative returns and most recent listings trading below issue price. Liquidity issues and regulatory changes have made institutions hesitant, impacting valuations and exit mechanisms. While some see a healthy reset, concerns about the platform’s relevance persist if liquidity challenges remain unaddressed.Read More

Bharti Airtel plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore into its NBFC arm, Airtel Money, to expand its digital lending business. The move follows RBI approval and signals a strategic push into financial services, leveraging data and technology to scale credit access while diversifying beyond its core telecom operations.Read More

IIFL Capital’s R Venkataraman sees India at an investment inflection point, driven by entrepreneurial spirit and strong fundamentals. He anticipates a return of foreign capital within months, viewing current FII outflows as a cyclical trend. Venkataraman also highlights AI’s potential for Indian financial services, emphasizing adoption over core technology development.Read More