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Sebi is considering sweeping SME IPO reforms to broaden eligibility, boost investor participation and reduce listing costs. Proposed changes include allowing companies valued up to Rs 4,000 crore to list on SME platforms, removing minimum trade sizes, and easing market-making and underwriting requirements. The regulator is expected to issue a consultation paper seeking public comments.
Indian equities extended losses on Thursday, with Sensex falling over 150 points and Nifty declining over 95 points amid expiry-day volatility. Bajaj Finance and IndiGo led gains, while M&M and Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped. Broader markets remained mixed, with auto and financial stocks gaining, while IT, metal, pharma and FMCG indices declined.
A first in 16 years: US set to execute three death row inmates in single day
Jio Financial Services shares: Bank of America agreed to acquire up to 49.9% in its lending arm Jio Credit through a Rs 18,268 crore joint venture deal. The US bank will initially take 26.5%, with the stake potentially rising to 49.9% via warrants, subject to approvals. Jio Credit had an AUM of Rs 30,667 crore…
Lenskart shares rose after Q1 FY27 profit surged 182% YoY to Rs 228 crore, while revenue grew 34% and EBITDA jumped 61%. Margins also improved sharply, with product margin crossing 70%. Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs remain positive, citing strong growth, margin expansion and premiumisation, with target prices implying up to 22% upside.
As investors navigate Dalal Street, there’s a growing sentiment that large-cap stocks might soon reclaim leadership. Despite slight gains in the Nifty 50 index, small-cap segments have showcased remarkable dynamism. Recent mutual fund data indicates an ongoing fascination with high-risk small and mid-cap schemes. Interestingly, large-cap funds faced their first monthly outflow in two and…
Power ministry asks states to accelerate smart meter installation
South Korean shares surged, with the Kospi rising 3.73% to a three-week high, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. Gains followed overnight strength in US AI stocks and reports of Temasek investments. Foreign investors bought $778.5 million of equities, while the won strengthened 0.38% against the dollar.
Japanese equities gained on Thursday, with the Topix hitting a record high and extending its seven-session winning streak. The Nikkei rose 1.6%, led by semiconductor stocks tracking US peers. Strong corporate earnings outlooks also supported sentiment, while financial stocks advanced. Investors remained encouraged by improved profit forecasts across Topix companies.
A parliamentary committee is increasingly scrutinizing whether the surge in oil and gas investments actually translates to higher domestic output. With a notable rise in capital expenditure, projections indicate a decline in crude oil production. The committee demands a comprehensive report detailing potential production benefits stemming from reforms, stressing the urgency of establishing clear performance…