Indian small and micro-cap stocks are bouncing back strongly after the West Asia conflict. Mid-cap shares are also nearing their pre-war highs. This recovery is powered by local investors returning to these beaten-down stocks. However, large blue-chip companies are still lagging behind. Foreign investors’ caution towards India is limiting their gains.Read More

Microfinance firm Arohan Financial Services is preparing to file for a ₹1,400-crore IPO within a month, aiming for a ₹600 crore primary issue and ₹800 crore offer for sale. This move follows a recovery in the microfinance sector after significant asset quality stress over the past two years.Read More

India’s logistics sector is poised for a significant IPO cycle, with several companies preparing to raise an estimated ₹8,000-9,000 crore. Driven by improving demand and a supportive policy environment, firms like Horizon Industrial Parks, Leap India, and Shiprocket are leading the fundraising wave.Read More

Asian stocks declined as investors reduced holdings ahead of the weekend, awaiting progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire. This follows a global equity rally driven by expectations of prolonged peace, which pushed markets to record highs. Crude oil prices slipped as President Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, while gold edged higher.Read More

Oil prices dipped as a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect, fueling optimism for an end to the Middle East conflict. President Trump indicated potential talks with Iran over the weekend, following Tehran’s offer regarding nuclear weapons. This development comes as analysts estimate significant oil supply disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz...Read More

Oil prices dropped as hopes rise for an end to the Middle East conflict. A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel is in effect. President Donald Trump indicated potential talks with Iran. This development could ease disruptions to global oil supply. Analysts noted significant oil flow was impacted by the Strait of Hormuz closure.Read More

Wall Street indices edged higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs, buoyed by a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Investors also processed mixed economic data and corporate earnings, with some analysts questioning the market’s optimism given the economic indicators. Individual stock performance varied significantly based on company-specific news and...Read More

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Gold prices held steady, nearing a fourth weekly gain as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal eased inflation and interest rate concerns. A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, coupled with potential weekend talks between the US and Iran, boosted optimism. Despite stable U.S. unemployment claims, employers remain cautious due to the ongoing conflict.Read More

In a strategic move towards urban development, Indian cities are set to tap into the debt market for funding. Key players like the Bombay Municipal Corporation and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation are on board to secure substantial financial resources. Meanwhile, smaller municipalities are not sitting on the sidelines and are poised to launch their own bonds.Read More