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Lack of triggers, weak demand may keep power stocks under pressure

Weak power demand and surplus capacity cloud near-term prospects, but energy transition, nuclear reforms and grid upgrades offer long-term opportunities across India's power sector

Large, midcap cutoffs set to scale new highs in Jan rejig amid market rally

A report by Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research estimates the largecap cutoff to surge 15 per cent to ₹1.05 trillion compared to the current threshold of ₹91,572 crore

Half of IPO activity came from 5 sectors in the past 2 years: Motilal Oswal

Five sectors accounted for more than half of IPO activity across mainboard and SME platforms over the past two years, with leadership shifting sharply between CY24 and CY25

Profit-focused startups power India's strong IPO revival march in 2025

Venture-backed firms raised $4.9 billion in 2025, reflecting shift from cash-burn model to financial discipline

Jane Street hires lobbyists after 20 years amid Sebi investigation

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

Gold crosses $4,500/oz milestone for first time; bullion up 70% in 2025

As of 6.15 pm Indian Standard Time (IST), gold has been trading at $4490.68/oz. Gold has gained nearly 70 per cent this year, heading for its best annual performance since 1979

Sattva Group signals IPO readiness, to enter new domestic markets

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

Largecap funds in 2026: Earnings visibility, valuations support outlook

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

Direct equity investors take money off table in 2025, a first since Covid

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

Oyo parent Prism gets shareholder nod to raise ₹6,650 crore via IPO

Oyo parent Prism has received shareholder approval to raise Rs 6,650 crore through an IPO, sources said. Shareholders also cleared a 1:19 bonus issue, pending approval

IFSCA eases norms for fund managers in GIFT City; approves new GIC rules

IFSCA has cleared relaxations for fund management entities in GIFT City, including KMP eligibility and PPM extensions, and approved new Global In-House Centres Regulations, 2025

MF universe rejig: Large, midcap cutoffs likely to hit new highs in Jan

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

Earnings upgrade ahead for Shriram Finance as MUFG deal boosts capital base

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 shares touch all-time high after MUFG capital infusion

Shriram Finance shares rose to a record high after brokerages said MUFG Bank's proposed investment would sharply lift net worth, capital adequacy and support faster growth

US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns

US-focused mutual funds surged in 2025 on an AI-led rally. In 2026, expect consolidation and moderate returns; rebalance mega-cap tech exposure and invest in phases

HCC share price extends rally into 3rd session, surges over 11% on Monday

Hindustan Construction Company is currently recovering from its 52-week low of ₹16.92, touched on December 16, 2025

Here's why Apollo Micro Systems shares hit 5% upper circuit on Dec 22

Company has received approvals from DRDO)for two distinct Transfers of Technology (ToT) relating to Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) systems and EO Tracking Systems for DEW

New market code may constrain Sebi funding; ombudsman plan needs clarity

Greater clarity is also needed on the proposed Ombudsperson to resolve investor complaints, experts feel

Former Sebi chief Sinha urges caution as private credit lending grows fast

Former Sebi chairman U K Sinha on Thursday cautioned the alternatives sector about the growth in private credit, reminding that the lending is being made to a set of borrowers who are deemed to be unfit by banks. Sinha, who demitted Sebi office in 2017 after an over six-year stint at the helm, said there is also a need to increase the support given by the venture capital funds to the growing startup ecosystem, underscoring that an economy like ours requires the support. Making it clear that he has nothing against private credit, Sinha said he would like to advice some caution given the "rush" towards it. "Whom are you (the industry) providing the private credit? You are providing it to people who have for some reason not been able to get the bank credit, who for some reason have been found not to be fit, to be worthy of the bank credit," Sinha said, addressing a CII event on Alternative Investment Funds here. The career bureaucrat-turned-regulator who is now involved with the ...

MCX fixes Jan 2 as record date for stock split; Swiggy, Waaree added to F&O

The initial public offering (IPO) of KSH Inter­national, a manufacturer of magnet winding wires, garnered only 83 per cent subscription thanks to a reduction in the offer-for-sale (OFS) component