A closer analysis shows that seven out of Kela’s 15 portfolio stocks have delivered double-digit returns so far in FY26. We have highlighted these top performers along with three major laggards from his portfolio.Read More

Morgan Stanley has updated its India Equity Strategy focus list. Reliance Industries and Varun Beverages are now included. Interglobe Aviation and Jubilant Foodworks have been removed. The firm favors large private sector companies in Financials, Consumer, and Industrial sectors. Reliance Industries’ AI and green energy initiatives are highlighted. Varun Beverages’ growth potential is also noted.Read More

DSP Mutual Fund clarified its investment in the Lenskart IPO amid investor concerns over valuations. The fund house stated it invests only with conviction across business strength, promoters, execution, and valuations. While acknowledging Lenskart’s strong fundamentals, DSP admitted retail and e-commerce valuations are currently high, explaining they trimmed other positions to accommodate this investment.Read More

Despite the overall market weakness, 10 stocks from the BSE500 index managed to post gains in each of the five sessions.Read More

Lenskart’s IPO is generating significant discussion. Deepak Shenoy, CEO of Capitalmind Asset Management, noted the drama and unpredictability of IPO markets, drawing parallels to Honasa’s IPO. Lenskart’s valuation has raised eyebrows, with some fund houses clarifying their investment decisions. The eyewear retailer’s IPO opened for subscription recently.Read More

Pine Labs, an Indian fintech company, has reduced its initial public offering size. Existing investors will sell fewer shares, and the company will raise less new capital. The IPO is scheduled for November 7 to November 11. This move comes as India sees a busy primary market with several other tech firms also planning listings.Read More

Phoenix Mills Ltd. witnessed a significant 39% surge in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 303.99 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. This impressive growth was fueled by a substantial increase in total income, which climbed to Rs 1,146.21 crore. The company, a prominent developer of retail-led mixed-use projects, saw its...Read More

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 47.91 crore for the second quarter of the current fiscal year, a significant turnaround from a net loss of Rs 14.01 crore in the same period last year. The company’s total income also surged to Rs 33.06 crore. Its development footprint includes 53.Read More

Veteran investor Shankar Sharma slams India’s IPO market as the “dumbest in history,” citing Lenskart’s pre-IPO activity. He alleges a “beautiful little game” where anchor investors create artificial legitimacy, leading to inflated valuations. Sharma claims companies exploit retail investors’ anchoring bias, causing stocks to collapse post-listing, only for investors to be trapped again.Read More

Foreign investors are boosting their holdings in Indian public sector banks. This move signals growing confidence ahead of potential government policy changes. An increase in foreign ownership limits could unlock significant capital. Analysts see this as a positive development for the banking sector. The September quarter data shows a clear trend of renewed FII interest...Read More