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India among EQT Asia's strongest exit markets, says co-head Hari Gopalakrishnan
Fresh off raising Asia-Pacific’s largest PE fund, EQT sees India as a key growth market, driven by underpenetrated buyouts, family-business transitions and long-term economic tailwinds.
Rs 1.5 lakh crore behind 2025! Can Jio, NSE and other mega IPOs put 2026 on course for another record year?
India's primary market faces a significant fundraising gap to match last year's record. However, upcoming mega IPOs from Reliance Jio (Rs 35,000 crore) and NSE (Rs 25,000 crore), alongside SBI Mutual Fund (Rs 10,000 crore), could inject much-needed demand. Experts believe these established names can revive investor sentiment, but a broad-based revival hinges on sensible valuations and a steady pipeline of quality companies.
Sensex trades on choppy note, Nifty below 24,100 as IT stocks drag benchmarks lower
Indian stock markets saw a subdued trading session on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing minor dips, primarily due to losses in IT stocks. Broader market indices, however, showed resilience. Analysts point to improving West Asian peace prospects and falling crude oil prices as positive for economic growth, though concerns remain about the monsoon's performance. Global cues, particularly the US Federal Reserve's upcoming commentary, will be closely watched.
India’s biggest equity fund makes contrarian bet on IT stocks
India’s largest actively managed equity fund, PPFAS Flexi Cap, is increasing exposure to beaten-down IT stocks, taking a contrarian view on AI disruption fears. CIO Rajeev Thakkar argues pessimism is overdone, betting on productivity gains and valuation comfort even as the Nifty IT index heads for its worst year since 2008.
RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall further
The MPC members had voted for a status quo in the June policy, citing resilient growth and the need to assess inflation impact while stating that the MPC would closely monitor incoming data. The Reserve Bank of India has projected FY27 growth at 6.6% in the June policy, while the economy expanded at 7.7% in the January-March quarter, exceeding earlier estimates.
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JSW Infrastructure launches Rs 7,500 crore QIP, to fund capex, repay debt
JSW Infrastructure has launched a Rs 7,503 crore QIP to fund expansion projects, reduce debt and pursue strategic acquisitions. The institutional share sale, priced at a discount to the market price, is expected to strengthen the company's balance sheet and support the next phase of growth in ports and logistics.
Laurus Labs, Biocon, Ather Energy, Lenskart among probable MSCI India Standard Index inclusion candidates, says JM Financial
JM Financial anticipates significant shifts in the MSCI India Standard Index. Laurus Labs and Biocon are flagged as high-probability additions from the Small Cap Index, while Ather Energy and SAIL are medium-probability candidates. SBI Card faces a high probability of exclusion. These potential changes could lead to substantial passive fund inflows into India, estimated around $3.2 billion, impacting institutional investors.
Govt bonds walk tightrope on steady oil price, shaky US-Iran truce
Traders said Indian debt markets still face rate risks from El Niño's potential impact on inflation and growth and elevated global yields after a hawkish US Federal Reserve commentary
Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.
Kevin Warsh is no hawk and Fed rate hikes look unlikely: Julius Baer
Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia at Bank Julius Baer, expects crude oil to fall to $60 per barrel by next year. However, he said strong earnings growth in the US, driven by artificial intelligence investments, continues to attract global capital, limiting the appeal of India for international investors in the near term.
SBI's improving performance warrants better valuation, chairman Setty says: Report
State Bank of India's chairman believes the bank is undervalued, citing improvements in financial strength, customer base, and earnings. He highlighted the success of the Yono digital platform, strengthened capital position, and the significant growth in value from its subsidiaries. SBI is also focusing on technology adoption, including AI, and sees opportunities in power, MSME, and retail lending, positioning itself for future growth despite evolving funding landscapes.