The GST Council’s move to exempt retail health and life insurance from 18% tax will lower premiums, boost affordability, and accelerate penetration, positioning insurers for stronger growth despite short-term transition disruptions and ITC-related adjustments.Read More

Bitcoin-hoarding companies are facing steep stock declines as crypto euphoria fades. Once boosted by bitcoin’s record highs, firms like Strategy, Metaplanet, and others now suffer sharp reversals, underscoring the volatility of equity tied to cryptocurrency exposure.Read More

Infosys announced its biggest-ever Rs 18,000-crore share buyback, offering Rs 1,800 per share — nearly an 18% premium to market price. This is its first tender-route buyback since 2017 and aligns with its capital allocation policy to return 85% of free cash flow.Read More

Domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has picked its top 5 bets on a fundamental basis for a horizon of 1 year, with an upside potential of up to 23% from their Thursday’s closing priceRead More

Sebi has halved the minimum public offer requirement for mega IPOs, paving the way for Reliance Jio and NSE to list without flooding markets. The move is expected to ease liquidity concerns and support India’s biggest-ever public offerings in 2026.Read More

AMFI data shows retail investors dangerously overweight in mid- and small-cap funds despite stretched valuations, while large-cap allocations remain underweight. Valuation multiples highlight rising risks, with experts warning of fragility, volatility, and misaligned portfolios. Large caps now offer better entry opportunities.Read More

Sebi’s new SWAGAT-FI framework offers “diplomatic passport” status to trusted foreign investors like sovereign funds and pensions, easing entry, extending registration validity to 10 years, and simplifying compliance — a move aimed at stabilising FII flows and attracting long-term global capital.Read More

India’s bond market is gaining strength from the government’s fiscal prudence, reaffirmed 4.4% deficit target, and upcoming debt-to-GDP framework, creating confidence and stability for long-term investors despite global yield pressures and trade tensions.Read More

India’s equity capital markets are set for another record year in FY26 with mega-IPOs, tech listings, and sponsor exits, supported by strong macro fundamentals, regulatory reforms, and rising retail participation. Law firms play a pivotal role in shaping IPO momentum.Read More

A total of 11 BSE 200 stocks — including Samvardhana Motherson, Adani Energy Solutions and HAL — gained for five straight sessions as Sensex rallied 1.5% in five days.Read More