The Reserve Bank of India has removed the Rs 2.5 lakh crore investment limit for debt securities under the voluntary retention route. This move aims to attract stable foreign debt flows. Investments will now follow general route ceilings. Foreign investors have shown reduced preference for this route recently. This change is not expected to cause...Read More

Fractal Analytics’ upcoming ₹2,834-crore IPO is set to generate significant wealth for promoters and early investors, allowing them to monetise long-term investments as India’s first pure-play AI company goes public at a top price of ₹900 per share. The issue, opening February 9–11, includes a ₹1,023-crore fresh issue and a ₹1,810-crore offer for sale.Read More

CME Group has increased margin requirements for gold and silver futures to manage heightened market volatility. Both initial and maintenance margins for gold futures rose to 9% from 8%, while silver futures saw an increase to 18% from 15%. These changes follow a recent shift in margin-setting methodology and reflect significant price swings in precious...Read More

Indian government bonds held steady on Friday. Investors await the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision. While a repo rate cut is unlikely, bondholders seek guidance on liquidity. Banks are urging the RBI to adjust regulations to address a deposit shortfall. The central bank has previously infused significant liquidity into the system.Read More

Morgan Stanley sees Indian equities entering a rare phase that supports a valuation re-rating, driven by policy stimulus, improving earnings, weak foreign positioning and attractive relative valuations. With macro stability improving and growth accelerating, the firm forecasts meaningful upside for the Sensex through 2026 under its base and bull case scenarios.Read More

Bitcoin rebounded to around $64,000 after slipping to an intraday low of $60,000, as softer U.S. labour data and concerns over heavy AI-sector capital spending weighed on risk sentiment. Despite the recovery, Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 9% in the past 24 hours.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and will proactively manage liquidity to ensure effective monetary policy transmission. The central bank also plans to remove the Rs 2.5 lakh crore limit for investments under the Voluntary Retention Route, while projecting comfortable inflation for FY26.Read More

Fractal Analytics, a leading Indian AI firm, is launching a Rs 2,833.90 crore IPO on February 9, marking India’s first pure-play AI company to go public. With a grey market premium suggesting a potential 7% listing gain, the issue aims to fund growth and innovation. Investors can participate in India’s burgeoning AI sector.Read More

Tata Motors reported a mixed third quarter, with strong domestic passenger vehicle growth of 22% offsetting significant operational disruptions at its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover due to a cybersecurity incident. Despite JLR’s challenges, management anticipates normalization and a China market recovery, while the robust Indian business offers a positive sentiment trigger.Read More

Amazon’s stock fell more than 11% in after-hours trading after the company said it would raise capital spending by nearly 60% to about $200 billion this year, sparking investor concerns over rising AI-related costs. The decline came despite strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue rising 14% to $213.4 billion.Read More