Zepto said to face sharply lower valuation for IPO

Zepto Ltd. seeks a lower IPO valuation, reflecting industry cash burn concerns. Foreign investors indicate interest at $4.5 billion, while domestic ones value it lower. This contrasts sharply with its $7 billion valuation from last October’s fundraise. The company aims to raise $850 million through its initial public offering. Proceeds will fund network expansion and…

Why is market rising today? Sensex surges 900 points: 4 reasons why D-Street is defying the global rout

Indian stock markets saw gains on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty trading higher. IT stocks led the gains, while broader markets experienced marginal losses. Escalating Iran-US conflict and rising oil prices added to investor caution. Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities on Thursday. Analysts advise caution due to market range-bound construction and rupee…