Meesho shares surged 46% on their Dalal Street debut, listing at a significant premium to their IPO price. The strong listing followed an overwhelming subscription response, with investors showing high conviction in the e-commerce marketplace’s growth potential. Despite robust revenue growth, the company faces challenges with widening net losses and achieving sustained profitability.Read More

The White House is nearing a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair, with Kevin Hassett emerging as a frontrunner. Hassett’s support for further interest rate cuts aligns with President Trump’s agenda. The selection process occurs amidst political pressure on the Fed’s independence and ongoing policy debates.Read More

Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia India, is reaping significant rewards from India’s recent IPO surge. Four key portfolio companies, including Groww and Pine Labs, generated nearly Rs 23,000 crore in listing value and substantial cash gains. This success highlights the firm’s strategy of early, sustained investment in high-growth ventures, bolstering its distribution track record.Read More

Indian markets are at record highs. Investors are reviewing asset allocation for the coming year. Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Securities PMS suggests a ₹10-lakh portfolio for 30-40 year olds. Equities should exceed 50%. Debt and gold will form the rest. FIIs may return in 2026. BFSI, power, and consumption sectors are expected to lead.Read More

India’s private credit market is booming, attracting global investors. Structural reforms and strong developer demand are key drivers. Alternative Investment Funds are playing a crucial role, acting as new lenders for real estate projects. India is becoming a major hub for real estate credit capital in the Asia-Pacific region.Read More

As of December 9, five stocks in the NSE F&O segment witnessed a meaningful rise in futures open interest, signalling fresh positioning activity. JSW Energy, Hindustan Unilever, BSE, Zydus Lifesciences, and Tube Investments of India reported an over 5% increase in OI, reflecting growing participation in the derivatives market.Read More

Oil prices are holding steady. Concerns about supply exceeding demand are limiting price increases. Investors are watching Ukraine peace talks closely. A peace deal could lift sanctions on Russian oil. U.S. oil production is expected to reach a new record this year. However, output is forecast to slightly decrease in 2026.Read More

UTI AMC’s V. Srivatsa says India’s aviation sector may see a temporary reset but no structural shift despite one airline holding 65% market share. He expects a pickup in earnings driven by consumption, banking strength and government reforms, with low double-digit growth likely in FY27. Top sector preferences include IT, oil & gas and healthcare,...Read More

India’s IPO market has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 100 listings for the first time in 18 years. This surge has raised a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore. However, investors are experiencing lower listing-day returns, indicating a shift in market dynamics. The IPO pipeline remains strong with major companies preparing to go public, suggesting continued...Read More

Shares of AU Small Finance Bank are set to remain in focus after the Ministry of Finance approved raising the foreign investment limit from 49% to 74%. The move allows greater foreign participation, enhancing capital-raising potential while ensuring regulatory compliance under FDI and FEMA rules. Shares closed 1.9% higher at Rs 971.10.Read More