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Zerodha now wants to enter investment banking space, seeks Sebi nod
Zerodha has applied to SEBI for a Category I merchant banking licence, signalling its entry into investment banking. The move aligns with India’s strong IPO pipeline and expanding capital markets activity. If approved, it will deepen Zerodha’s diversification beyond broking into a broader financial services platform
Foreign investors could return to India if earnings improve, rupee stays stable: Emmer Capital
Manishi Raychaudhuri, Chief Executive Officer of Emmer Capital Partners, highlighted AI spending concerns, higher US interest rates and a stronger dollar as the key factors driving volatility across Asian markets, while stressing the need for more job creation in India.
Zerodha plans entry into investment banking space with SEBI licence application: Report
Zerodha seeks SEBI Category I merchant banking licence, aiming to manage IPOs and expand corporate finance services amid India's booming capital markets.
INR rebounds in opening trades; Gains unlikely to hold
The Indian rupee appreciated in opening trades on Monday as a temporary pause in Middle East attacks and upcoming diplomatic talks in Qatar is supporting broader Asian currency markets. However, the rally is unlikely to sustain given broad strength in dollar and rebounding international oil prices. Besides, negative cues from equities are also likely to add pressure on the counter. INR opened at Rs 94.36 per dollar and hit a high of 94.25 so far during the day. On Thursday, the pair ended at 94.45 as Friday was a market holiday on account of Muharram. As of the morning trade on June 29, 2026, the Indian benchmark indices are trading flat, with the NSE Nifty 50 hovering around 24,056.00 and the BSE Sensex trading near 77,100.47.
Incuspaze raises Rs 150 crore to fuel expansion ahead of FY29 IPO
Flexible workspace provider Incuspaze has secured Rs 150 crore in a significant funding round led by Bharat Value Fund. This capital injection will fuel expansion in key markets, boost technology investments, and support acquisitions as the company eyes a public listing in FY29. The funding follows Incuspaze's recent acquisition of iKeva, bolstering its presence in Hyderabad and its overall growth strategy.
Baring Private Equity India, Anchorage Capital Fund among 5 investors pick up Rs 100 crore Caliber Mining... - Moneycontrol.com
Baring Private Equity India, Anchorage Capital Fund among 5 investors pick up Rs 100 crore Caliber Mining...Moneycontrol.com
Tax, policy changes making equities more attractive for investors, likely to sustain inflows: JP Morgan
Government policies and tax reforms are making Indian equities a more attractive investment compared to other options, according to a JP Morgan report. These changes, coupled with rising investor participation via Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), are expected to drive sustained inflows into the country's capital markets. Domestic investors are increasingly shifting savings towards financial assets, a trend reinforced by the favourable policy environment.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Passive investing explosion: DSP’s Anil Ghelani predicts ETFs, index funds will command 30% of mutual fund industry
Passive investing is gaining rapid traction in India, with DSP’s Anil Ghelani projecting ETFs and index funds to grow from 17% to 30% of mutual fund assets within five years. The shift reflects changing investor behaviour, with passive strategies forming core portfolios and active funds playing a selective, high-alpha role.
The hidden reason global capital is looking beyond India for future growth
Foreign investors are reallocating capital away from India towards markets like Taiwan and South Korea that offer stronger exposure to AI and semiconductor growth. The trend highlights India’s structural gaps in innovation, limited deep-tech opportunities in listed markets, and rising concerns over valuations amid moderating earnings and slowing capital inflows.
AI cybersecurity firm Kratikal Tech to launch ₹39.7 crore IPO on June 30
AI-driven cybersecurity firm Kratikal Tech Ltd will launch the Rs 39.7-crore initial public offering (IPO) for public subscription on June 30. The three-day issue, which will close on July 2, is entirely a fresh issue of up to 29.4 lakh equity shares. The anchor portion will open for a day on June 29, the company said in a statement. The company has fixed a price band at Rs 128-135 per share. Its shares will be listed on the BSE SME with a tentative listing date fixed as July 7, it added. The IPO proceeds will be used for investments in its subsidiaries - Threatcop FZ LLC, UAE, and Threatcop AI Inc, USA - towards sales and marketing activities and workforce expansion, besides funding product development and meeting general corporate requirements. "The proceeds from the issue will enable us to accelerate our global expansion, strengthen our product portfolio, invest in innovation, and further enhance our sales, marketing, and talent capabilities across key markets," Pavan Kumar, ...
Why Equirus is avoiding loss-making startups in its ₹1,500 crore fund
Equirus new fund launch comes as India’s startup funding market becomes more selective, even though early-stage capital has held up better than late-stage funding.