Why did market rise today? Sensex surges 965 points; Nifty ends above 24,300. 4 reasons why D-Street defied 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…

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…