Stock broking firm Shreni Shares is planning an Initial Public Offering. The company has filed preliminary papers with Sebi. The public issue includes a fresh share sale and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. Proceeds will fund working capital and repay borrowings. Shreni Shares serves over 2,620 clients and operates across India.Read More

Shares of defence shipbuilders surged despite broader market weakness, with Mazagon Dock rising 18% in two days and Cochin Shipyard gaining 9%. The rally follows escalating geopolitical tensions and reports of a naval strike near Sri Lanka, raising expectations of higher maritime defence spending and improved order prospects for Indian shipyards.Read More

Market experts advise caution despite a brief equity rebound, citing ongoing global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Analysts believe the market has not fully absorbed the impact of recent events, with potential for prolonged volatility and supply-driven inflation. Investors are advised to focus on domestic-oriented sectors like banking, infrastructure, and automobiles, while maintaining a long-term positive...Read More

China has set its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling rising economic pressures as the country grapples with a property slowdown, weak consumption and demographic decline. Beijing is focusing on technological self-reliance, higher research spending and housing stabilisation while maintaining defence expansion and long-term climate commitments.Read More

Investors are increasingly allocating money to multi asset funds, but most commodity exposure remains concentrated in gold and silver. Experts argue that true diversification requires exposure to a broader commodity basket including energy and industrial metals, which respond to different economic cycles and macro conditions.Read More

Bank of Baroda has successfully raised Rs 10,000 crore via green infrastructure bonds, marking a first for Indian banks domestically. The issuance saw significant investor interest, exceeding expectations. These funds will support crucial green projects, including renewable energy, underscoring the bank’s commitment to sustainable finance and its strong ESG strategy.Read More

Global market volatility, fueled by Middle East tensions, has driven investors to reassess traditional safe havens. The U.S. dollar has shown strength, while government bonds and gold have experienced unpredictable movements. Defensive equities have also underperformed, highlighting the complex interplay of economic and policy factors influencing asset behavior during geopolitical stress.Read More

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee stressed that central bank independence is vital for controlling inflation and maintaining economic stability. Speaking in New York, he said monetary policy free from political pressure helps preserve confidence in economic institutions, even as global debates intensify over the role, credibility and accountability of central banks.Read More

The rupee strengthened by 2 paise to 91.62 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by a 30-day US waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. This move eased global energy flow concerns amid the West Asian conflict. However, negative domestic equity markets and foreign fund outflows limited further gains for the Indian currency.Read More

Amidst global market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and rising commodity prices, veteran analyst Ambareesh Baliga is actively advising investors to buy, believing the Indian economy is well-positioned. He highlights opportunities in sectors like auto, metals, pharma, and IT, with specific stock recommendations, while cautioning against defence stocks for now.Read More