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Flexicap funds, commodity ETFs emerge as new investor favourites

Erstwhile favourites smallcap, midcap funds see a decline in investor interest

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

Recruitment gains in non-tech, real estate, matrimony cushion impact of weak tech hiring

Global stablecoin market crosses $300 billion in m-cap, says report

Meanwhile, the market continues to be concentrated, with USDT and USDC together accounting for 84 per cent of circulating supply

Sebi proposes IPO rule tweaks with lock-in fix, simpler disclosure format

Sebi has proposed amendments to tackle lock-in issues for pledged pre-IPO shares and replace the abridged prospectus with simpler offer document summary to help retail investors make informed decision

Indian MFs pivot to ultra-short debt as rate outlook clouds bets

The Reserve Bank of India's next monetary policy decision is due on December 5 and despite inflation falling to a record low, swap markets are not pricing in a rate cut

ONGC's lower realisations, slow production ramp-up keep brokerages cautious

Though ONGC's Q2FY26 results met expectations, analysts remain cautious amid weaker crude realisations, delayed production ramp-up, and trimmed output guidance for FY26 and FY27

Groww shares jump 30% on market debut, valuation crosses $8.9 billion

Online brokerage Groww, India's largest stockbroker by active clients, saw its shares soar 30 per cent on debut, valuing it at $8.9 billion

Fundraise, AGR clarity key for Vodafone Idea's next phase of recovery

Brokerages have mixed views on telco's operational performance

Bihar Exit Polls, US-India deal: Reasons for Sensex, Nifty rally today

Stock Market Today, Nov 12, 2025: Sensex and Nifty jumped nearly 1% on NDA poll hopes, India-US trade deal optimism, and gains in IT, RIL shares

Demat account openings regained pace in Oct, total count above 210 mn

Equity markets advanced in October, supported by robust corporate earnings and optimism over a potential US-India trade deal that could lower tariffs from around 50% to 15-16%

Rupee strengthens on optimism around progress in India-US trade talks

The dollar index was largely steady at 99.55, against the previous close of 99.62. It measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies

Fintech major Pine Labs IPO subscribed 2.5 times amid weak market sentiment

Pine Labs' ₹3,900-crore IPO saw 2.5 times subscription, driven by institutional investors, while the retail and HNI portions saw subdued demand amid valuation concerns

Govt bond yields decline on hopes of RBI's support through bond purchases

Government bond yields dropped as traders anticipated Reserve Bank of India support through open market purchases, with expectations of an OMO calendar announcement boosting sentiment

Fresh coat of confidence for legacy paintmakers as stocks rebound

Birla Opus' early gloss fades, giving seasoned players room to repaint the market as disruption fears dry out and demand colours back in

Gold to remain in corrective phase ahead of crucial US, China macro data

Gold prices are expected to remain in a corrective phase in the coming week ahead of the crucial US inflation data, continuing uncertainties over trade tariffs and key economic numbers from China, analysts said. Traders will also closely watch comments from US Federal Reserve officials for clarity on the monetary policy outlook, which is likely to steer the near-term direction for bullion prices, they added. "Gold prices are expected to see some consolidation or more correction as focus will be on the inflation numbers, US Supreme Court hearing on tariffs, speeches from Fed officials, and Chinese data," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. He said that although gold prices ended the week slightly lower, the metal is largely stuck in a range, capped on the upside by a stronger dollar and sluggish physical demand as retail buyers stayed away on the sidelines in anticipation of further price correction. However, Mer noted ..

Sebi reaches out to social media to check fraudulent investment activities

Market regulator Sebi on Thursday said it has reached out to leading social media and internet search platforms, urging them to implement stronger measures to curb the misuse of their networks for fraudulent investment-related activities. In a statement, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said it has intensified its efforts to combat online investment scams and "formally communicated" with major social media platforms and internet search engines regarding it. This initiative aligns with the global call to action by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). In its statement on May 21, 2025, IOSCO highlighted the critical role of platform providers in combating online harm and urged them to enhance efforts to reduce the risk of financial harm to investors. Sebi has expressed its support for the recommendations made by IOSCO and has urged major online platforms to act swiftly to address the growing challenges of investor fraud. The regulator has

Sebi expands IPO anchor book to 40% to boost institutional participation

Markets regulator Sebi has amended rules revamping the share-allocation framework for anchor investors in maiden public offerings, a move aimed at broadening the participation of domestic institutional investors such as mutual funds, insurance companies, and pension funds. Under this, the regulator has increased total reservation in the anchor portion to 40 per cent from 33 per cent earlier. This comprises 33 per cent for mutual funds and the remaining 7 per cent for insurers and pension funds. If the 7 per cent reserved for insurers and pension funds remains unsubscribed, it will be reallocated to mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a notification dated October 31. Additionally, the regulator has increased the number of anchor investors allowed for IPOs with an anchor portion above Rs 250 crore, by raising the existing limit from 10 to 15 per Rs 250 crore. "Thus, a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 investors shall be allowed for allocations up to

Gold rises over 1% on safe-haven demand despite strong US payrolls

Spot gold was up 1.2% at $3,977.94 per ounce by 10:57 am ET (1557 GMT). US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.7% to $3,989.80 per ounce

Improving credit growth trajectory, steady margins positive for SBI

SBI's strong credit growth, stable NIMs, and improved asset quality drive optimism as analysts raise earnings and price targets for H2 FY26

Sensex can hit 100,000 by June 2026; market correction over: Morgan Stanley

The Indian stock market, Morgan Stanley believes, is transitioning into one that will be driven by macros and stock-picking will likely lose importance