Strong initial demand for small and medium enterprise (SME) public offerings in 2025 has not consistently delivered investor returns after listing. Of the 250 companies that came to market this year, 129 are trading below their issue price, leaving roughly half of new entrants underwater for early investors. The gap between demand and performance Many … Read more
Momentum Building Beyond the Niche Market strategist Gupta says the current momentum mirrors the kind of enthusiasm small-cap equities saw in the previous market cycle, noting a clear shift as the asset class moves from niche status to a mainstream portfolio component. That transition changes how investors, advisers and institutions think about allocation, risk and … Read more
Global central banks are trimming their dollar holdings A recent report finds that the share of the US dollar in global central bank reserves has been falling steadily. That shift is subtle but meaningful: central banks around the world are gradually reducing how much of their foreign-exchange buffers are held in dollars and reallocating to … Read more
Recalibrating for Impact and Returns The investment arm is recalibrating its climate strategy to strike a deliberate balance between long-horizon carbon sequestration projects and faster-return climate-tech opportunities. The move reflects a wider recognition in impact investing: meeting climate goals requires both durable carbon removal and scalable, revenue-generating technologies that can attract private capital quickly. Why … Read more
Trading volumes likely to stay muted during holiday-shortened week Market experts expect trading volumes to remain subdued this week as markets operate on a shorter schedule due to holidays. Reduced participation from institutional and retail investors can lead to thinner order books, wider spreads and occasional sharp moves in individual stocks or sectors. Why volumes … Read more
India’s long-term story remains strong. Real growth is healthy, and corporate balance sheets are cleaner than most global peers — at or near their best levels. For businesses, investors and policymakers this creates opportunity, but also calls for careful navigation of short-term risks. Below is a clear look at why India’s economic case still looks … Read more
What OneTech Does OneTech is the technology backbone that powers all of Flipkart’s customer-facing products and services. At the same time, it supports the company’s internal business operations and corporate functions. In practice, that means OneTech sits at the intersection of product engineering, data, infrastructure and business systems — enabling everything from the shopping experience … Read more
Rupee Edges Lower, Trades at 89.73 to the Dollar The local currency opened the interbank foreign exchange session at 89.67 against the US dollar but soon lost ground, trading at 89.73 — a decline of 5 paise from the previous close. The movement represents a modest weakening of the currency in early trade. What the … Read more
Early trade on the domestic equity market opened on a cautious note as benchmark indices slipped. The Sensex fell 116.57 points to 85,450.91, while the Nifty was down 27.15 points at 26,145.25. Early weakness, measured reaction The modest declines suggest investor caution rather than a sharp sell-off. After recent rallies, the market appears to be … Read more
Spot gold rose sharply, trading up 0.9% at $4,486.41 per ounce after earlier touching a record high of $4,497.55 per ounce. The move underscores renewed investor interest in precious metals as a hedge and store of value. Why gold pushed to a new record Several market forces tend to lift gold prices, and many of … Read more