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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.

Oaktree’s Poli Says Bigger Price Moves in Credit Are Coming
Oaktree Capital Management’s Danielle Poli says the moment for the distressed debt shop to scoop up the asset class in droves isn’t here yet as global credit markets remain relatively resilient.
Investors turn to India as private market outpaces regional peers, McKinsey survey shows
India is emerging as the top pick in Asia‑Pacific private markets, offering global investors scale and resilience as activity in the Asia-Pacific slows, a survey by McKinsey & Company and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association showed.
Senior bankers quit for rivals as Asia talent fight intensifies
Senior bankers in Asia are increasingly switching firms as deal activity in the region picks up, triggering fresh hiring and poaching among major global banks. Investment banks including UBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies are competing for talent across sectors such as real estate and equity capital markets.
Market Outlook | Prashant Khemka sees low double-digit earnings growth for India in FY27
WhiteOak Capital’s Founder Prashant Khemka says markets typically recover once geopolitical tensions stabilise, though near-term movements will depend on how the conflict evolves. He cautions against predicting the extent of any correction and says WhiteOak remains fully invested despite tail risks. Khemka adds India is not uniquely vulnerable to oil disruptions as crude is a global commodity. He expects defence spending to rise globally and continues to see low double-digit earnings growth for India in FY27.

Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.

Market overreacting to AI disruption; opportunities will expand with new technology: Ramesh Damani
Indian equity markets may be grappling with fresh volatility amid intensifying concerns around artificial intelligence, but seasoned investors believe the reaction has been overdone and that India’s long-term growth story remains firmly intact.Speaking in a panel discussion at News18’s Rising Bharat Summit, veteran market participant Ramesh Damani said recent market moves reflect anxiety over how AI could disrupt existing technology business models, rather than any deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals. Drawing parallels with earlier phases of technological change, Damani argued that innovation has historically expanded market opportunity rather than destroyed it.Echoing that view, Madhusudan Kela said AI-led disruption is real but should not be viewed as an existential threat to India’s growth trajectory. “Technology has never made societies poorer,” Kela said, while acknowledging that rapid change will inevitably create both winners and losers, even within the IT sector.Kela cautioned that short-term disruptions, particularly around employment and reskilling, cannot be ignored given the speed at which AI is evolving. However, he remained optimistic over the medium to long term, highlighting India’s skilled workforce and its potential to emerge as a global provider of AI solutions.Meanwhile, Vijay Kedia described the rise of highly valued global AI firms as a clear wake-up call for India, but not a reason for panic. He said companies can no longer afford to ignore AI, even as indiscriminate investment carries risks. “If you are not investing in AI, chances are you will lose your company. If you blindly invest in AI, chances are you will lose your capital,” Kedia said.
Global investors stung by AI could turn to India, lured by domestic demand, growth
India's economy is poised for strong growth, attracting foreign investment. As global AI markets face a shakeout, India's domestic demand and improving currency offer a compelling alternative. This shift could see billions in foreign capital return, fueling further market expansion. Investors are looking to India for sustained long-term growth opportunities beyond the AI boom.

Mohamed El-Erian flags risks after Blue Owl Capital halts redemptions in retail private credit fund
Mohamed El-Erian questioned whether Blue Owl’s move to permanently restrict redemptions signals broader stress in private credit, warning of possible valuation hits in advanced markets.

FII inflows into India since US trade deal top $2 bn, worst of rupee’s fall behind us: Goldman Sachs
Sunil Koul, Global EM Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs expects foreign investment to return to India, driven by three factors: the Indo-US trade deal removing a key uncertainty, strong global inflows into emerging markets, and investors diversifying away from volatile tech stocks — making Indian equities an attractive destination for capital.

War, Oil Shock & Market Volatility: Is the Worst Behind or Bigger Fall Ahead?
Global markets have been rattled by escalating geopolitical tensions and major volatility in oil prices. Are equities nearing a bottom, or is a deeper correction still ahead? In this conversation with N Mahalakshmi of Moneycontrol, Sanjeev Prasad, Co-Head of Institutional Equities at Kotak Institutional Equities, breaks down how the Israel-Iran conflict, rising oil prices, and global risk sentiment could shape the trajectory of markets. He also discusses whether the current volatility presents a buying opportunity, how global capital flows could shift, and what investors should watch in the coming weeks.