The Indian primary market is taking a brief pause. After a busy period of mainboard IPOs, the coming week will be quieter. No large company offerings are scheduled. However, three Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) issues will open for subscription. This keeps the market active.Read More

Recent stock market swings reveal potential cracks in the artificial intelligence rally. High valuations in AI stocks are causing concern about a speculative bubble. Investors are watching for signs of a pullback. Comparisons are being made to past market manias. Valuations remain elevated, with risks around spending and capacity. Some leaders dismiss bubble fears, while...Read More

Bitcoin has fallen to a seven-month low, nearing the $80,000 mark. This decline mirrors a wider sell-off in cryptocurrencies, driven by investor concerns over tech valuations and US interest rates. The market sentiment has turned fragile, impacting high-flying AI stocks. Bitcoin has erased its year-to-date gains, raising worries about further significant losses for the digital...Read More

Big tech firms are borrowing heavily to fund AI data centers. This surge in debt issuance is raising concerns about the bond market’s capacity. While companies remain lightly leveraged now, the need for capital is shifting from cash to public bonds. Projections show AI capital expenditure will significantly increase, requiring substantial financing.Read More

Investors are closely watching U.S. consumer spending this week, especially Black Friday sales, as the stock market faces a grim November. With limited recent data due to a government shutdown, early holiday shopping signals will be crucial for assessing the economy’s health and potential Federal Reserve rate decisions.Read More

The Bank of Japan is signaling a near-term interest rate hike, with a board member suggesting a decision is imminent and won’t wait for next year’s wage talks. This follows recent comments from the Governor, indicating growing momentum for an increase to address persistent inflation and normalize borrowing costs. The central bank aims to manage...Read More

Indian banks have successfully adopted the new SWIFT ISO 20022 messaging standard. This achievement places them ahead of the global average. The Ministry of Finance and Reserve Bank of India drove this initiative. All Indian banks are now ready for cross-border payments under the new framework. This ensures smooth operations and avoids potential disruptions and...Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to review its mutual fund and stock broker regulations next month. Key proposals include unbundling broking fees and updating stock broker rules, which were framed 30 years ago. Sebi aims to streamline compliance and enhance ease of doing business.Read More

Bharti Telecom is set to raise between ₹8,500 and ₹9,000 crore through a bond sale. This move aims to refinance existing borrowings for the holding company of Bharti Airtel. The company plans to issue bonds with two and three-year maturities. This is a normal refinancing of maturing bonds. Institutional investors are expected to participate in...Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering including real estate investment trusts (REITs) in market indices to enhance liquidity and appeal. Sebi is also exploring ways to expand investment options for REITs and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), while working to boost investor awareness and participation in these nascent asset classes.Read More