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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
Sensex Today Ends 254 Points Higher | Nifty Above 24,150 | Bharat Elec & Trent Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Ends 254 Points Higher | Nifty Above 24,150 | Bharat Elec & Trent Top GainersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Ends 254 Points Higher | Nifty Above 24,150 | Bharat Elec & Trent Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Ends 254 Points Higher | Nifty Above 24,150 | Bharat Elec & Trent Top GainersEquitymaster
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier for Biocon
Indian drugmaker Biocon aims to be the world's top insulin supplier within five years, capitalizing on growing demand as major pharmaceutical companies shift focus to newer weight-loss drugs. Currently the third-largest global insulin provider, Biocon is significantly expanding production. This strategic move addresses a critical gap in the market, particularly in emerging economies.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Banks Curb Hedge Fund Bets on SK Hynix, Samsung After Wild Moves
Global banks are curbing hedge funds’ leveraged bets on Asia’s top chipmakers including SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. after a blistering rally this year raised concerns of a potential pullback, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sensex Today Rallies 869 Points | Nifty Above 23,350 | Maruti Suzuki & Eternal Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 869 Points | Nifty Above 23,350 | Maruti Suzuki & Eternal Top GainersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 869 Points | Nifty Above 23,350 | Maruti Suzuki & Eternal Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 869 Points | Nifty Above 23,350 | Maruti Suzuki & Eternal Top GainersEquitymaster
Further consolidation ahead for Nifty? Here's today's outlook and top picks
Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking has recommended buying the shares of Fortis Healthcare, RBL Bank, and Eternal today

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 400 pts, Nifty above 23,350; SMIDs rise; RIL, Trent top gainers
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 0.01 per cent and 0.25 per cent higher, recently

Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.