CleanMax raised Rs 921 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 3,100 crore IPO, drawing strong participation from global names like Temasek Holdings and domestic institutions. The robust anchor response underscores rising investor interest in commercial and industrial clean-energy platforms.Read More

India’s steel sector shines globally with robust domestic demand and expanding capacity. It is the world’s fastest-growing steel market. Projections show significant volume growth through FY28. Infrastructure, real estate, and energy transition fuel this expansion. Domestic producers benefit from protectionist measures and improving pricing. JSW Steel and Tata Steel are poised for growth.Read More

The U.S. dollar’s recent weakness may be reversing as economic resilience, easing policy concerns and geopolitical factors support a rebound. With global and domestic pressures building, the Indian rupee could face depreciation. The Dollar Index is seen moving towards 100 to 102, reflecting improving fundamentals and shifting market expectations.Read More

Despite a marginal gain in the Sensex over five sessions ending February 20, weakness persisted in the broader market. As many as 63 BSE Smallcap stocks declined throughout the period, with 12 registering losses exceeding 15%, highlighting sustained pressure and selective selloff in the small-cap segment despite benchmark resilience.Read More

India’s primary market is set for an active week with three mainboard IPOs and six SME issues targeting around Rs 4,300 crore. Led by Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, the offerings span renewable energy, jewellery and engineering, testing investor appetite amid selective market conditions and sector-specific interest.Read More

In a bold pivot towards the future, major tech giants are pulling back on stock buybacks to invest heavily in artificial intelligence. Their focus on developing advanced AI capabilities, rather than returning cash to shareholders, indicates a strategic shift that could reshape the industry landscape.Read More

State Bank of India is exploring partnerships with Japanese banks for merger and acquisition financing. New regulations permit Indian banks to fund up to 75% of domestic M&A deals. SBI chairman CS Setty indicated ongoing discussions with lenders active in this sector. The bank expects board approval soon for its M&A financing policy.Read More

On Friday, Indian stock markets experienced a notable bounce back, partially reversing previous losses. Nevertheless, escalating global tensions, especially those involving the US and Iran, led to a more cautious approach among investors. By the end of the week, both the Nifty and Sensex showed positive gains. Crude oil prices saw an uptick amidst concerns...Read More

Brent crude prices saw a late-day surge due to short-covering as investors reacted to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over nuclear weapon development. Despite this, both Brent and WTI futures experienced weekly gains, with traders betting on higher prices amidst concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Read More

Gold prices surged over 1% as weaker U.S. GDP data and President Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs fueled investor uncertainty. Despite a Supreme Court ruling against his previous tariffs, analysts predict continued volatility, supporting gold’s safe-haven appeal. Economic slowdown and persistent inflation further bolster demand for the precious metal.Read More