Despite Nifty hitting record highs, many investors see portfolios in the red. Harish Krishnan of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC likens the current market to 2018, expecting a sector leadership shift. He anticipates financials and consumption themes to lead in 2026, with valuations in a fair-value range.Read More

India leads global IPO issuance, with two of the top five IPOs in October originating from the country, collectively raising over USD 10 billion. Despite global economic uncertainties, India’s primary markets demonstrated remarkable strength, with Tata Capital and LG Electronics India’s listings propelling fund mobilization to a record Rs 41,783 crore.Read More

ICICI Prudential AMC CEO Nimesh Shah says the AMC will remain a subsidiary of ICICI, with Prudential alone trimming its stake through the OFS as part of Sebi’s public-float rules. Shah highlights the AMC’s profit-focused model, strong SIP-led retail flows, rising investor maturity, and the growing shift from traditional savings to market-linked products, supporting long-term...Read More

Welspun Corp’s associate, East Pipes Integrated Company (EPIC), secured a significant 485 million SAR steel pipe order from the Saudi Water Authority. This deal, valued at approximately Rs 1,165 crore, will impact WCL’s financials in Q4 FY2025-26 and Q1 FY2026-27.Read More

HCL Technologies said it has entered a strategic partnership with France-based Dolphin Semiconductor to co-develop energy-efficient chips. The collaboration will integrate Dolphin’s low-power semiconductor IP into HCLTech’s silicon design workflows to build high-efficiency system-on-chip solutions. HCLTech executives said the move aligns with rising demand for sustainable, high-performance computing as AI workloads expand. Dolphin Semiconductor said...Read More

GMR Airports is preparing to issue its longest-ever 15-year bonds, aiming to raise approximately 22 billion rupees ($245 million) by month-end. The funds will be utilized to refinance debt for GMR Hyderabad International and for general corporate needs. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to replace expensive foreign-currency borrowings with cheaper local debt.Read More

Trent’s stock faces a sharp decline, becoming the worst performer in the Nifty50. Aggressive store expansion has led to cannibalization, while a consumption slowdown and rising competition impact Zudio’s dominance. Despite headwinds, some analysts remain optimistic about long-term recovery and valuation.Read More

Indian stocks opened lower on Tuesday, with both the Sensex and Nifty extending their previous day’s significant decline. Investors remained cautious, anticipating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and ongoing uncertainty surrounding a U.S. trade agreement. This cautious sentiment followed their steepest drop in over two months.Read More

IndiGo has formally responded to the DGCA’s notice concerning widespread flight cancellations and delays. The airline cited changes in pilot duty norms and minor technical issues as contributing factors. IndiGo is working to resolve operational challenges and has processed significant refunds for affected passengers. The DGCA is reviewing the response and will take necessary action.Read More

PhysicsWallah’s shares are expected to see movement after the edtech firm reported a 70% year-on-year profit surge to Rs 69.7 crore for Q2 FY26. Revenue also climbed 26% to Rs 1,051.2 crore, supported by a growing user base and offline expansion. The company is also venturing into new exam categories and launched a new low-ticket...Read More