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Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is a business journalist driven by a profound passion for the economy, culture, and human rights. He covers market movements, IPOs, regulatory updates, and major developments in equity markets. Having earned a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi's Delhi School of Journalism, Kumar previously worked with ET Now and Financial Express, focusing on primary and secondary markets. His dedication lies in uncovering the connections between the markets and the human experience, offering a nuanced perspective on the world of business.
Kumar Gaurav is a business journalist driven by a profound passion for the economy, culture, and human rights. He covers market movements, IPOs, regulatory updates, and major developments in equity markets. Having earned a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi's Delhi School of Journalism, Kumar previously worked with ET Now and Financial Express, focusing on primary and secondary markets. His dedication lies in uncovering the connections between the markets and the human experience, offering a nuanced perspective on the world of business.
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SpaceX IPO frenzy: Can Indian investors tap $75-bn blockbuster offering?
At the proposed offer price, the space exploration company could command a valuation of nearly $1.75 trillion
 "SpaceX IPO frenzy: Can Indian investors tap $75-bn blockbuster offering?")
ICICI Securities bullish on defence sector; bets on HAL, Solar, ASTM, BEL
The geopolitical backdrop, analysts believe, continues to provide a structural tailwind, as the conflict in the Middle East has reinforced defence budget urgency across GCCs
 "ICICI Securities bullish on defence sector; bets on HAL, Solar, ASTM, BEL")
Market canvas widens; NSE's investor base swells past 26-cr on retail rush
As of March 31, 2026, individual investors, directly and indirectly through mutual funds, held 18.7 per cent of the market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies
 "Market canvas widens; NSE's investor base swells past 26-cr on retail rush")
Jefferies assigns Buy to Poonawalla Fincorp, says NBFC set for solid growth
Bhaskar Basu, Kamal Mulchandani, and Prakhar Sharma, equity analysts at Jefferies, expect PFL to deliver a 33 per cent AUM CAGR - the fastest among major NBFCs
 "Jefferies assigns Buy to Poonawalla Fincorp, says NBFC set for solid growth")
Adani Total Gas rallies 40% amid West Asia crisis; what's fueling gains?
Analysts attributed the sharp outperformance in Adani Total Gas to favourable government policies, strategic price hikes, and improving sentiment around the broader Adani Group
 "Adani Total Gas rallies 40% amid West Asia crisis; what's fueling gains?")
Markets mayhem: Sensex dips 1157pts intraday; Nifty near 23,150; here's why
The Sensex settled with a cut of 303.67 points, or 0.41 per cent, at 74,346.17. The Nifty50 ended at 23,405.60, down 77.95 points, or 0.33 per cent.
 "Markets mayhem: Sensex dips 1157pts intraday; Nifty near 23,150; here's why")
Crypto markets shaken; Bitcoin slips below $70k support amid macro stress
Analysts noted that the scale of the unwind indicates that the downturn was driven not just by spot selling but also by aggressive deleveraging in derivatives markets
 "Crypto markets shaken; Bitcoin slips below $70k support amid macro stress")
Analysts split on Cyient after $218-mn TAO Digital acquisition; stock up 2%
While Emkay Global retained its 'Reduce' rating on Cyient, Choice Institutional Equities maintained a 'Buy' call, reflecting contrasting views on the strategic and financial implications of the deal
 "Analysts split on Cyient after $218-mn TAO Digital acquisition; stock up 2%")
NSE tweaks F&O market timing: Here's what changes from August 3, 2026
The exchange said the changes are aimed at ensuring a smoother and more consistent end-of-day transition between cash and derivatives markets
 "NSE tweaks F&O market timing: Here's what changes from August 3, 2026")
BofA sees structural growth opportunity in Lenskart; initiates with 'Buy'
According to analysts Aditya Mathur, Pritesh Sonar and Arashi Nishizawa, Lenskart's scalable and integrated operating model-underpinned by technology-differentiates it from peers
 "BofA sees structural growth opportunity in Lenskart; initiates with 'Buy'")
Textile stocks rally on import duty relief; Arvind up 6%, hits 52-week high
The move is expected to offer much-needed relief to the textile industry, with investors betting that the duty suspension will ease input cost pressures for manufacturers
 "Textile stocks rally on import duty relief; Arvind up 6%, hits 52-week high")
Stocks to Watch today: RIL, Lupin, Wipro, Asian Paints, Ireda, Tata Elxsi
Stocks to Watch today, May 29, 2026: Ashok Leyland, Alkem Laboratories, PhysicsWallah, GMR Airports, InterGlobe Aviation, NMDC, and Glenmark Pharma are among the top stocks to remain in focus today
Lofty on share price, cheaper on valuation: ₹1.27 lakh MRF beats Nifty Auto
Analysts said MRF's share price may appear intimidating, but the company is not expensive relative to peers on valuation metrics
 "Lofty on share price, cheaper on valuation: ₹1.27 lakh MRF beats Nifty Auto")
Stocks to Watch today: Coal India, PhysicsWallah, ONGC, Siemens, IRCTC
Stocks to Watch today, May 27, 2026: MobiKwik, Sun Pharma, J&K Tyre, and Elgi Equipments are among some of the top stocks to remain in focus during today's trading session
 "Stocks to Watch today: Coal India, PhysicsWallah, ONGC, Siemens, IRCTC")
JM Financial retains 'Reduce' on Meesho; flags pre-IPO lock-in expiry risk
Given Meesho's premium valuation relative to domestic and global peers, the brokerage believes even partial monetisation by existing investors could create a meaningful supply overhang on the stock
 "JM Financial retains 'Reduce' on Meesho; flags pre-IPO lock-in expiry risk")
Blue Jet Healthcare gains 8% post Q4; analysts split on near-term prospects
Emkay Global has retained its 'Reduce' rating, while Motilal Oswal has maintained its 'Buy' stance, reflecting contrasting expectations on recovery in key business segments and the margin trajectory
Stocks to Watch today: Vodafone Idea, ONGC, Suzlon, RVNL, Premier Energies
Stocks to Watch today, May 26, 2026: Hitachi Energy, Container Corp, IRCTC, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys are among the top stocks to watch during today's trading session
 "Stocks to Watch today: Vodafone Idea, ONGC, Suzlon, RVNL, Premier Energies")
Hindalco down 2% after Q4 results; analysts expect earnings recovery ahead
Brokerages, however, emphasised that underlying operational performance remained strong, supported by record earnings in the domestic business and a gradual recovery at Novelis
 "Hindalco down 2% after Q4 results; analysts expect earnings recovery ahead")
Stocks to Watch today: Eicher Motors, NTPC, TVS Motor, Groww, Hindalco
Stocks to Watch today, May 25, 2026: Shares of oil marketing companies will remain in focus today after petrol and diesel prices were raised by ₹2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday
Bitcoin Pizza Day: From 10k BTC for 2 pizzas to trillion-dollar ecosystem
Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates the first real-world Bitcoin transaction, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas on May 22, 2010.