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Capital with purpose: How capital markets are shaping the future of medicine with Dheeraj Chinthalapelly
Dheeraj Chinthalapelly, with a decade and a half of experience in global capital markets, shares his journey navigating the biotech investment banking, highlighting his focus on capital raising and mergers and acquisitions. He emphasises the importance of advising companies that bring scientific innovation to patients, navigating the evolving biotech capital markets, and prioritising long-term value creation.
Trump's threats could disrupt global oil supply chains, warns Geosphere Capital's Arvind Sanger
Rising crude prices reflect concerns over supply risks, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has signalled possible escalation targeting energy infrastructure if no deal is reached. Analysts say the conflict lacks a clear end point, raising the risk of prolonged impact on global oil supply and markets.
Stocks To Buy: Bernstein bets on this capital markets play but cites a key risk
Bernstein values the company at a premium to its peers, while it remains in-line on a core-profit multiple basis, factoring in its strong operating metrics and relatively larger alternatives business.
Wipro launches GIFT City hub to boost AI-led BFSI transformation
Wipro Ltd opened a new hub at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, to boost AI solutions for BFSI clients, focusing on digital banking and capital markets. It starts with 150 seats, expandable to 500. Shares of the company ended 2.79% lower at ₹188.87 ahead of the announcement on Thursday, March 19. The stock has fallen 26% over the last six months.
Fed to stay cautious on rate cuts with inflation still in focus, says William Lee
William Lee, Chief Economist and MD at Global Economic Advisors, says markets are grappling with repeated supply shocks—from Covid to wars—yet global growth, especially in the US, has remained resilient. However, rising uncertainty and energy disruptions risk diverting capital into safer assets such as treasuries, thereby hindering long-term growth. He notes political pressure in the US may push for a quicker resolution, while the Fed is likely to prioritise inflation control over rate cuts.
Iran war going beyond four weeks from now could trigger global recession: Neelkanth Mishra
Neelkanth Mishra, Head of Global Research at Axis Capital and Chief Economist at Axis Bank, says the Iran conflict is a major macro risk for India given its heavy dependence on energy imports. A prolonged disruption could wipe out around 7% of global energy supply and raise the risk of a global recession if it lasts beyond four weeks. While the impact on growth, inflation and currency may be one-time, supply shocks and second-order effects could worsen. Markets may need to panic before a resolution emerges. Axis Bank stock was trading at ₹1,221 at 9:37 am on the NSE, up over 16% in the past year.
Volatility may persist, but this is a time to accumulate: Bay Capital
Nikunj Doshi, Managing Partner & CIO-PMS at Bay Capital Investments Advisors, says rising crude prices and global uncertainty are key risks, but markets tend to recover over time. He advises gradual accumulation during corrections, with a long-term positive view on India. He prefers domestic-focused sectors like consumption, financials, NBFCs and digital tech, while cautioning that near-term outlook remains uncertain due to potential second-order economic impacts.
Opportunities in volatility? PL Wealth highlights market strategy as Sensex, Nifty drop nearly 9% in one month
Markets have fallen nearly 9% in a month amid geopolitical tensions, but PL Capital’s wealth arm sees volatility as an opportunity. It advises gradual investing in quality stocks, with focus on financials, infrastructure and defensives, while maintaining diversification and gold exposure to navigate near-term uncertainty and capture long-term growth.
PhonePe delays IPO plans amid market volatility: Report
According to media reports, the company has temporarily deferred its public market listing amid rising uncertainty in global markets following the conflict in West Asia. The report said PhonePe may restart the IPO process once conditions in capital markets stabilise.
PhonePe defers IPO plans amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility
PhonePe said it will resume the listing process once stability returns to global capital markets.
Markets may have priced in worst risks, correction a buying opportunity, says this CIO
Hiren Ved, Director & CIO of Alchemy Capital Management, says if crude cools below $85, sentiment could improve and trigger a bounce. While near-term volatility may persist, current valuations look attractive for long-term investors, with buying opportunities in small and midcaps over the next 6–12 months.
Sebi slaps fine of ₹10 lakh on Anand Rathi for flouting market norms
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday levied a fine of ₹10 lakh on Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers for multiple violations of regulatory norms.