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Investment bankers now see annual mobilisation of ₹1.5-2 trillion as the new normal

IPO MARKET, INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

About 595 of the top 1,000 stocks are in the red year to date, led by a small-cap rout; experts say an earnings revival and better results are key for a broad-based rally

Investors, Trading

Despite the global uncertainty and a selloff in risk assets, the Nifty 50 has stayed range-bound over the past few months, supported by robust domestic inflows

IllustratIon: Binay Sinha

Part two of a three-part series on the Securities Markets Code focuses on regulatory reform as it moves from discretion to institutional design

Illustration: Binay Sinha

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have largely subsided since the Gaza peace plan took effect in October, making the old route more appealing

US economy, trade, global trade

Press Trust of India

Weaker-than-expected earnings due to external shocks or unforeseen domestic developments could affect performance

large-cap funds, equity fund

Indian steelmakers may see weaker Q3FY26 margins, but Jindal Steel's capacity expansion, rising volumes and higher share of value-added products could aid recovery

Jindal steel angul plant

The Rs 251 crore initial public offering of Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality saw strong retail interest, closing with a 5.21-times subscription despite volatility in secondary markets

initial public offering, IPO, IPO Market

The Group, which has a development portfolio of around 70-75 million square feet across completed, under-construction and planned projects, is stepping up activity beyond its core southern markets

Bijay Agarwal, managing director, Sattva Group

Deal likely values home-appliance maker at ₹15K cr; China parent stays largest shareholder

Haier Appliances India, Haier

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed all present and future actions by three banks seeking to declare the accounts of Anil Ambani and his company Reliance Communications Ltd as 'fraud', noting that the provisions of the RBI's Master Directions were violated in the process.
The action was based on a forensic audit report prepared by an external auditor, BDO LLP, noted Justice Milind Jadhav.
But this report cannot be relied upon because it had not been signed by a duly qualified chartered accountant (CA) as required under the Reserve Bank of India's 2024 Master Directions on fraud, the judge said.
If interim relief was not given to Ambani and Reliance Communications, it would cause "grave and irreparable harm / loss", said the order.
"Principles of natural justice are based on the maxim 'justice should not only be done but should manifestly be seen to be done,' the HC said, adding that a forensic audit report prepared by an external auditor cannot be relied upon by the banks to 

ED links Anil Ambani firms to loan diversion; summons him August 5

Anil Ambani

The action was based on a forensic audit report prepared by an external auditor, BDO LLP, noted Justice Milind Jadhav

The oil major to sell $20 billion worth of assets to help slash its net debt from $26 billion to between $14 billion and $18 billion by the end of 2027

Castrol India, Castrol oil, Oil, motor oil

Reuters

Sebi is expected to conclude its investigation soon, according to people in the know

Jane Street Group, Jane Street

Bloomberg

Sell shares worth nearly ₹8.5K cr so far as markets remain choppy

stock markets, trading

Amfi's January stock universe reclassification may lift the largecap cut-off to Rs 1.05 trillion and the midcap threshold to Rs 34,800 crore, driven by new listings and higher valuations

Stock Market

NSE, Markets, Indian market, stock market, national stock exchange

Post-merger, analysts reckon Ambuja Cements will emerge as one of the largest cement companies in India by capacity

Ambuja Cements share price today

The key uncertainty remains the currency, but if that stabilises and growth improves, India can deliver respectable returns, says Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies.

Q&A with Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies on market outlook for 2026.

Kotak Securities pegs Nifty's December 2026 target at 29,120 in their base case, nearly 13 per cent above current levels

Bullish, market, stock market, bonds, trading

Mutual funds launched 222 NFOs and raised ₹63,631 crore in 2025 (as of November), down sharply from 2024, as active equity demand softened amid volatile markets

ILLUSTRATION: BINAY SINHA

BofA's Asia Fund Manager Survey shows India regaining a mild overweight as a diversification play against AI-led markets, while China slips to underweight on stalled momentum

Artificial Intelligence

MUFG Bank's Rs 39,620 crore preferential investment could lift Shriram Finance's capital ratios, support faster AUM growth and a rating upgrade, though RoE may dilute near term

Shriram Finance

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