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IT services growth could return in 12-18 months, says Fractal CEO
Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Fractal said technology spending is growing at 13% annually, far outpacing global economic growth of 2-2.5%, creating a significant opportunity for the industry.
Primary market to pick up as CMR Green, Hexagon Nutrition to launch IPOs
The primary market will see some activity next week, with two companies - CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition - slated to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) collectively valued at nearly Rs 770 crore. As both the issues are entirely offer for sale (OFS), the companies will not receive any proceeds from the public offerings, with the entire amount going to the selling shareholders. The upcoming offerings come at a time when the primary market has witnessed subdued activity amid persistent market volatility and global uncertainties. Although several companies have received regulatory clearances in recent weeks, many have deferred their listing plans due to uncertain market conditions. So far in 2026, around 20 companies, including Fractal Analytics, Shadowfax Technologies and Bharat Coking Coal, have tapped the capital markets through main-board initial public offerings. The IPO of CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycler, will open for public subscript
AI pure-play Fractal Analytics crosses IPO mark first time since listing amid slipping retail ownership. What's the outlook?
Fractal Analytics crossed its IPO price for the first time since listing as the stock rallied 8% in two sessions, even as retail ownership slipped in Q4. Experts say the AI theme remains strong but caution that sustained gains depend on the stock holding key support levels amid lingering weak sentiment.
Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.