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Rupee may weaken towards 98 as oil and US yields pressure EMs: David Hauner of BofA Securities
David Hauner, Head-Global EM Fixed Income Strategy at BofA Securities, remains structurally bullish on emerging markets over the long term despite near-term headwinds. He expects oil prices to ease, the US dollar to weaken and capital flows to gradually return to emerging market assets next year.
Meesho partners with BSE to drive IPO readiness for MSMEs, digital sellers
E-commerce platform Meesho has partnered with the BSE to launch a new initiative aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and digital businesses transition into publicly-listed companies. The initiative, named 'Project Shikhar', was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and aims to facilitate the listing of high-performing independent e-commerce sellers on the BSE SME platform, addressing their need for growth capital. BSE Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy said the exchange pioneered the SME platform to give dynamic, job-creating businesses a direct route to capital markets. "Over the years, the BSE SME platform has enabled hundreds of MSMEs to list, raise growth capital and strengthen governance standards. This partnership with Meesho extends that ecosystem to digital-first entrepreneurs, helping e-commerce sellers become public companies," Ramamurthy said. A substantial segment of India's retail commerce operates in the informa

MCX launches Silver 100 futures: How investors can trade the metal with lower capital
Multi Commodity Exchange of India launches Silver 100 futures, offering 100 gram contracts to help retail investors and small jewellers hedge silver price risk.
Why Indian investors need global exposure today
With the rupee weakening and structural pressures from oil, capital outflows and inflation differentials persisting, Indian investors face currency risk in domestic-only portfolios. The article argues for global diversification, highlighting how dollar assets provide both return potential and currency protection, making international exposure a strategic necessity.

Vijay Kedia makes a strong case for simpler market taxation, believes it is time to end STT
Vijay Kedia advocates for the abolition of the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in India, claiming it has become an unnecessary burden on investors. He argues that reducing transaction costs could boost retail market participation and strengthen capital markets' role in economic growth.
EQT appoints Nicholas Macksey and Hari Gopalakrishnan as co-heads of Private Capital Asia
As co-heads of Private Capital Asia, Nicholas Macksey and Hari Gopalakrishnan succeed Jean Eric Salata. Both have been with the firm for nearly two decades.
Hari Gopalakrishnan, Nicholas Macksey appointed as EQT's co-heads of private capital Asia business
Swedish fund EQT has appointed Hari Gopalakrishnan and Nicholas Macksey as co-heads of its Private Capital Asia business, following Jean Eric Salata's elevation to EQT Group chair. Both long-serving executives have been instrumental in building EQT's Asia franchise. Asia presents compelling long-term investment opportunities, particularly in technology and services.
Indian banks more exposed to West Asia crisis among APAC region: Moody's
Indian banks face significant exposure due to energy import reliance. Higher fuel costs will strain consumers and businesses, increasing credit stress. Non-bank lenders with unsecured retail loans are particularly vulnerable. Despite these pressures, Indian banks possess strong capital buffers.

Lenskart is a 'structural compounder' according to Elara, who sees stock beyond ₹600
Elara Capital said Lenskart has built one of the country's most differentiated retail models through a full-stack eyewear ecosystem that combines manufacturing, retail, technology, and consumer engagement.

Yaashvi Jewellers IPO Day 1: Issue sees tepid demand, booked only 2% so far. Check price band, offer size, key details
Yaashvi Jewellers IPO runs from May 25 to May 27, priced at ₹83 per share. The company aims to raise ₹44 crore for working capital and debt repayment. Currently, the IPO subscription status is 2%, with the retail portion at 4% and NII at 1%.
Sebi bans 7 individuals in ₹20 crore social media stock manipulation case
Capital markets regulator Sebi has barred seven individuals from securities markets for allegedly running a coordinated pump-and-dump scheme across social media platforms and making unlawful gains of over Rs 20.25 crore. Apart from the debarment, the regulator has also directed finfluencer Hemant Gupta and his sons, Rohan Gupta and Aniket Gupta, to immediately cease and desist from offering unregistered research analyst services or from portraying themselves as research analysts. In a 234-page interim order passed on May 22, Sebi alleged that Hemant, Rohan and Aniket acted as "Operators" who first accumulated positions in thinly traded SME stocks and later circulated bullish stock recommendations on social media platforms to inflate prices, before selling their holdings at a profit. Four other family members Sharon, Leana, Rajani and Purvangi Gupta allegedly facilitated the operation by allowing the use of their trading accounts or by executing trades on the operators' instruction
RBI net sells record $53.13 billion in spot forex market in FY26
RBI records highest-ever net dollar sales in FY26 as the rupee remains under pressure from global uncertainty, capital outflows and rising crude prices