Just 2% return! Will SBI Funds Management break the curse of India’s poor billion-dollar IPO record?

India’s large IPOs have shown mixed investor returns, with many billion-dollar offerings underperforming. SBI Funds Management’s IPO will now test this trend with its strong financials. Analysis shows eight of thirteen large IPOs are trading above their issue prices. However, several major offerings like New India Assurance have seen significant losses. The success of SBI…

Global Market: China Q2 growth slows to 4.3% yoy; Asia, metals stocks likely to remain volatile

China’s economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, missing market expectations and marking its slowest pace since late 2022. The weaker-than-expected growth, driven by soft domestic demand despite resilient exports and industrial production, could keep Asian equities and metal stocks volatile as investors assess the outlook for China’s economy and potential policy stimulus.