Market Insight

IPO index gives stellar returns this year but experts stay cautious

Newly listed companies such as Lenskart, Groww and Meesho have driven IPO index gains, but high valuations and concentration in loss-making technology firms have raised concerns among market experts

Markets extend gains on US midterm results as Democrats sweep elections

The Nifty gains 5.6% in five sessions, with media, metals and realty stocks leading the rally, even as IT shares decline amid AI-related concerns

Strong Q2 and order inflows to drive gains for Bharat Electronics

Bharat Electronics maintained its FY27 order inflow guidance of ₹55,000 crore despite delays in major projects, while brokerages remain positive on its growth outlook

Suppliers charging vendors extra for UPI payments before MDR: ISB survey

An ISB survey finds that 10.4 per cent of vendors face additional charges from suppliers for UPI payments, even as the proposed MDR levy remains deferred until after Diwali

Higher volumes, profit growth guidance positive for Marico stock

Marico's strong Q2 performance, led by Parachute volume growth and margin expansion, prompts brokerages to upgrade earnings estimates as the company raises its FY27 profit guidance

Mainboard IPOs raised ₹44,451 crore in October; Jio accounted for 68%

Mainboard IPO fundraising rises 12.9% month-on-month, with Jio Platforms accounting for nearly 68% of the total, while SME fundraising drops 70% to ₹643 crore

Global tech giants' spending spooks investors and drives bonds rally

US bonds rally as investors question returns on massive AI investments; crypto slides after Binance hack concerns, while oil rises on Strait of Hormuz risks

FPIs step up primary bets: Selling pressure persists in secondary market

Primary-market inflows of Rs 12,902 crore offer some cushion as foreign investors sell Rs 22,012 crore in secondary market

India-US bond yield spread stays near 22-year low despite RBI rate hike

Faster rise in US Treasury yields is narrowing the gap, potentially deterring foreign investors and keeping the rupee under pressure

Mkts post best 1-day gain in 2 months as easing crude prices lift sentiment

Crude below $100, earnings optimism, and oversold recovery lift sentiment

FY27 earnings outlook: Are markets fully pricing in West Asia crisis pain?

Although the market has consolidated, the overall reaction is modest, largely because investors still assume that the economic fallout will be temporary and is supported by strong domestic inflows.

Street Signs: Market mood swing, FPI additions double in FY25, and more

Despite tightening disclosure requirements for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), with new thresholds for reporting investments, the rate of FPI onboarding has accelerated

Navigating the future of finance services in India :Tech roadmap

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit brings together thought leaders from India’s financial landscape, including regulators, leading banks, NBFCs, mutual funds, and insurance companies.

Sebi member warns against 'race to the bottom' among MIIs at BS BFSI Summit

Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan, whole-time member, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), shares insights into MIIs at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

Market outlook July 05: Nifty eyes 5th weekly gain; SME Nephro Care to list

All you need to know before the Indian stocks open for trade on Friday: GIFT Nifty hints quiet start. Nephro Care India will be the first SME IPO to debut after Sebi announced a cap on listing price.

Does Accenture's Q1 result spell more pain for IT firms?

Despite firm Q1 revenue growth, Accenture Plc left analysts unimpressed as it pegged the next quarter's revenue growth below projections. Does this signal more trouble for Indian IT companies ahead?

Does Accenture's Q1 result spell more pain for IT firms?

Despite firm Q1 revenue growth, Accenture Plc left analysts unimpressed as it pegged the next quarter's revenue growth below projections. Does this signal more trouble for Indian IT companies ahead?

SBI least efficient in Asia-Pacific due to high cost-to-income ratio: Study

State-owned lender had the highest cost-to-income ratio, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence

Street signs: Nifty sees resistance at 18k, vehicle financier stocks & more

The benchmark Nifty last week pierced 18,000 for the first time since January 19. While Vehicle financier stocks are likely to gain on the back of demand recovery and improved asset quality

With Sensex at 50,000, which sectors & stocks are still investment worthy?

In this podcast, Abhimanyu Sofat, Head of Research at IIFL Securities and VK Vijaya kumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services shares the stocks and sectors they are bullish on