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India’s sluggish IPO market may be heading towards a turnaround after fresh developments linked to Reliance-backed Jio drew strong market attention. Analysts believe the company’s latest strategic pivot could improve investor confidence at a time when several planned public offerings remain delayed due to weak market sentiment. The Indian primary market has witnessed slower activity…
Retail investors once again pushed up shares of the wrong Parle-linked company after renewed online discussions around Melody candies triggered confusion in the stock market. Shares of Parle Industries jumped sharply during Friday’s trading session despite having no connection with Parle Products, the maker of Melody, Parle-G and other popular snacks. The rally began after…
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly assessing possible monetary measures after the rupee weakened further against the US dollar in recent trading sessions. Market analysts said rising global uncertainty, higher crude oil prices, and strong dollar demand have added pressure on the Indian currency. Reports indicated policymakers are monitoring inflation risks and currency volatility…
Indian equity markets are expected to open on a weak note after GIFT Nifty indicated a lower start for benchmark indices. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid global market uncertainty, rising volatility and continued selling pressure in key sectors. Market experts said traders are closely tracking global cues, crude oil prices and foreign investor activity as…
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday as investors reacted to global uncertainty and heavy selling across sectors. The Sensex fell more than 600 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 23,500 mark during trading. Banking, IT and metal stocks remained among the biggest losers during the session. Market analysts linked the fall…
The Indian rupee has recently touched record lows near 96 against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices, foreign investor outflows and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Economists are now debating what could happen if the currency weakens further and reaches the psychologically important 100-per-dollar level. Experts say such a move would not automatically…
India’s ₹3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices remains significantly lower than fuel price jumps recorded in several other countries this year amid the ongoing global oil crisis. The latest revision pushed petrol prices in Delhi to ₹97.77 per litre, while diesel climbed to ₹90.67. The increase came after rising crude oil prices…
The Indian rupee weakened by 20 paise to hit a record low of 95.86 against the U.S. dollar during early trade on Thursday. Rising crude oil prices and strong demand for the American currency pressured the local unit. Traders said foreign fund outflows and weak domestic equities also affected market sentiment. A stronger dollar in…
Jewellery stocks came under pressure after the government increased gold import duty to 15%, triggering concerns over rising costs and weaker consumer demand. Shares of Titan Company and Kalyan Jewellers declined sharply during trading, with investors reacting to the potential impact on the jewellery sector. Market analysts said the higher import duty could increase gold…
The latest small business growth trends in India show increasing adoption of digital platforms, online payments and technology-driven services among local enterprises. Retailers and startup owners are expanding their online presence to reach customers across cities and smaller towns. Business analysts say small enterprises are focusing more on digital operations, faster delivery systems and social…
