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Short, clear stories on what's moving Indian markets: IPOs, stocks, commodities, crypto and more.
LIC Wants More HDFC Bank! Is a Bigger Bet Coming?
One of India’s biggest institutional investors just got the green light to potentially make an even bigger bet on HDFC Bank.
Markets Get Nervous… Investors Run to Gold!
When uncertainty rises, investors often look for assets that can act as a safe haven — and gold continues to play that role.
The Robots Are Coming — And Investors Are Paying Attention!
AI is no longer just about chatbots and software. The next big opportunity could be AI-powered robots that can actually work in the real world.
Market Fear Cooling Down? India VIX Falls Nearly 4%!
India’s volatility index, India VIX, dropped nearly 4% to around 10.91, signalling that short-term fear among market participants has eased.
Horizon Industrial Parks IPO Closes Today
The Horizon Industrial Parks IPO closes today, August 19, after receiving a relatively muted response from investors.
Nifty Companies’ Profit Growth Hits a 10-Quarter High
Nifty 50 companies recorded around 18% profit growth in the June quarter, their strongest growth in 10 quarters.
L&T’s Mega Transformation: From Dairy Machines to AI Factories, Semiconductors & Rare Earths
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is transforming from a traditional engineering and infrastructure company into a technology-driven business group. Its focus is expanding beyond EPC projects into AI, semiconductors, electronics, green hydrogen, battery storage, defense technology, and rare-earth magnets.
Why Is the Stock Market Falling Despite 6.8% GDP Growth?
India’s 6.8% GDP growth is a positive sign for the economy, but the stock market is influenced by much more than GDP.
RBI Steps In to Support the Rupee
The Indian rupee has come under pressure as the ₹95/$ level comes into focus, with rising crude oil prices and global market uncertainty adding pressure.
Shankesh Jewellers IPO Opens Today!
Mumbai-based gold jewellery maker Shankesh Jewellers has launched its ₹367-crore IPO today, August 18.
India’s Family Businesses Reach $1.46 Trillion Valuation
India’s leading family-run businesses have reached a combined valuation of around $1.46 trillion (₹138 lakh crore), according to the 2026 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses List. This makes their combined value comparable to an economy that would rank among the worl...
ICICI Bank Beats HDFC Bank in MF Portfolios 📈🏦
A major shift has taken place in mutual fund portfolios. ICICI Bank has overtaken HDFC Bank to become the largest stock holding of mutual funds in July 2026.
Crude Oil $91+: Will Petrol & Diesel Become Expensive Again?
Crude oil has crossed $91 per barrel, raising concerns for oil-importing countries like India. Higher crude prices can impact not just fuel costs, but also inflation, the rupee, RBI policy and the stock market.
SEBI Chief: CAS Is Here to Stay, Rollout Concerns to Be Reviewed
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the Closing Auction Session (CAS) is here to stay, while concerns related to its implementation will be reviewed. CAS was introduced from August 3, 2026, and some traders raised concerns about sharp price movements during the final minutes of trading. Market par...
Government to Set Up High-Powered Panel on Banking Sector’s Role in Viksit Bharat 2047
The government will soon set up a high-powered committee to examine the role of India’s banking sector in achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. The panel will consider recommendations emerging from discussions with banking-sector stakeholders an...
SEBI Proposes Simplifying Debt-Market Listing Rules
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes to make the debt securities listing framework simpler and more flexible. One key proposal is to remove the requirement for an issuer to mandatorily list its previously issued unlisted debt securities when it lists a new debt issu...
Indian Stock Market Faces Heavy Selling Pressure
Indian equity markets came under strong selling pressure on Monday, with the Sensex falling more than 500 points and the Nifty slipping below the 24,250 level. Rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
Could Anthropic Be Worth More Than $2 Trillion? 🚀
Some investors in Anthropic—the company behind the Claude AI assistant—believe it could achieve a valuation of more than $2 trillion in a future initial public offering.