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Easing West Asia tensions boost IPO activity, 3 issues to open next week
The primary market is showing signs of revival as improving geopolitical conditions in West Asia have boosted investor sentiment, prompting three mainboard IPO launches next week and paving the way for more public issues in the pipeline. Cordelia Cruises operator Waterways Leisure Tourism, Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Advit Jewels, and IT solutions provider CSM Technologies will launch their maiden public issues over the next few days, while packaging solutions provider Knack Packaging is expected to announce its price band. Quick commerce unicorn Zepto is looking to raise over Rs 10,000 crore, and the country's largest fund house, SBI Mutual Fund, plans to launch its Rs 13,000-crore public issue next month, according to people familiar with the development. In June, CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition have already launched their IPOs, while the public issue of insurtech unicorn Turtlemint Fintech Solutions is currently underway. Adding to the momentum, the National
Why top fund managers think foreign investors could return to India
India's market outlook is improving as oil prices ease and geopolitical risks recede. Sunil Singhania, Founder of Abakkus Asset Manager, Prashant Khemka, Founder, Whiteoak Capital and Nilesh Shah, Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra AMC explain why foreign investor sentiment could improve, where earnings growth is strongest, and which sectors—from banks to renewables—offer the most compelling opportunities.
Nuvama gets nod for MF biz, eyes SIF foray; CMR Green shares up 29%
Nuvama gets Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business, while CMR Green Technologies surges 29% on debut after a heavily subscribed IPO
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Nilesh Shah recommends 4 investment bets that should be part of your portfolio
Kotak Mahindra AMC MD Nilesh Shah has identified four investment avenues for volatile markets: Special Investment Funds, performing credit AIFs, REITs and Gift City-based global products. He believes these options can help investors generate returns beyond traditional equity market gains while improving diversification.
Kotak’s Nilesh Shah calls for easier access to India for global investors through GIFT City
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra AMC, said India should enable omnibus investment structures through GIFT City to make investing easier for global investors and NRIs. Speaking alongside industry leaders including Navneet Munot, MD & CEO of HDFC AMC, Shah argued that requiring individual PAN registration creates friction for overseas investors. Participants also called for simpler onboarding, digital KYC processes and stronger promotion of India as a destination for long-term capital.
F&O Talk: Nifty may stay range-bound; Sudeep Shah sees opportunities in banks, IT, picks 7 stocks
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp selloff on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty dropping over 1%, driven by passive fund flows from MSCI index reshuffles. Volatility surged as the market lost Rs 6 lakh crore in capitalization. Analysts suggest caution amid indecisiveness and a lack of strong directional momentum.
MSCI adjustments take place today - Here are the stocks poised for significant flows
Stocks ranging from Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, Infosys, UltraTech, ONGC, Hindustan Aeronautics, Coal India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Nestle India will see a decline in their weightage, with outflows ranging from $103 million to as high as $204 million.
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.
Premier Energies Shares Extend Gains A Day After Nomura, Quant Buy Stake In Block Deals
Among the key buyers, Quant Mutual Fund acquired 40.84 lakh shares, while Nomura India Investment Fund Mother Fund purchased 25 lakh shares at Rs 955 apiece.
Premier Energies shares in focus as promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore. Check top buyers
Promoter family members of Premier Energies sold shares worth around Rs 2,289 crore through a block deal, while institutional investors, including Quant Mutual Fund and Nomura, picked up stakes. The development comes amid strong investor interest in renewable energy and domestic solar manufacturing, supported by robust earnings growth and aggressive capacity expansion plans.
Premier Energies bulk deal: Promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore; Quant, Nomura among top buyers
Premier Energies' promoters divested shares worth nearly Rs 2,289 crore to institutional investors, including Smallcap World Fund and Quant Mutual Fund. This move coincides with heightened interest in India's solar manufacturing sector, driven by policy support and robust earnings. The company is aggressively expanding its module and cell capacities, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook.
Barbell Strategy For Fixed Income: Here's What Debt Fund Managers Use To Navigate Yield Volatility — Explained
According to Basant Bafna of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, the 'barbell' strategy broadly involves allocating money at both ends of the duration spectrum rather than concentrating investments in the middle.