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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
Shrimp startup Aquapulse bags Rs 45 crore to connect farmers with global buyers
Aquapulse has secured ₹45 crore in a funding round led by NABVENTURES. This capital will boost farm technology and disease management. The company will also expand its farmer network in eastern India. Processing and export operations will scale up. Aquapulse connects small shrimp farmers to global markets, ensuring stable revenue and transparency.
Quote of the day by Seth Klarman: "The challenge is whether you can invest in things that won’t be too bad on the day when the market turns"
Seth Klarman, a renowned investor, highlights a crucial investment challenge. He emphasizes preparing portfolios for market downturns, not just bull markets. This involves investing in resilient businesses with strong fundamentals. Such strategies protect capital during volatility. Long-term wealth creation depends on managing risk and enduring inevitable market shifts. Disciplined investing and downside protection are key.
Primary market to pick up as CMR Green, Hexagon Nutrition to launch IPOs
The primary market will see some activity next week, with two companies - CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition - slated to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) collectively valued at nearly Rs 770 crore. As both the issues are entirely offer for sale (OFS), the companies will not receive any proceeds from the public offerings, with the entire amount going to the selling shareholders. The upcoming offerings come at a time when the primary market has witnessed subdued activity amid persistent market volatility and global uncertainties. Although several companies have received regulatory clearances in recent weeks, many have deferred their listing plans due to uncertain market conditions. So far in 2026, around 20 companies, including Fractal Analytics, Shadowfax Technologies and Bharat Coking Coal, have tapped the capital markets through main-board initial public offerings. The IPO of CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycler, will open for public subscript
Why the stock market has begun to climb the wall of worry
Markets often climb despite worries. In 2020, markets rose before economic recovery became clear. Now, in 2026, a similar pattern emerges amid geopolitical tensions. Investor behavior shows learning, with capital stepping in during fear. While risks remain, markets may have already priced in much of the concern. History shows markets lead sentiment, adjusting prices before certainty arrives.

RBC Capital Markets Highlights Key Gold Equity Valuation Opportunities for 2026 - Investing.com India
RBC Capital Markets Highlights Key Gold Equity Valuation Opportunities for 2026Investing.com India

India fund outflows deepen as global investors rush back to US tech
Elara Capital’s latest global liquidity tracker shows the first visible cracks in the broader AI rally that had lifted markets such as Taiwan, South Korea and Brazil over the past year.

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.

What happens when debt grows faster than income? Ray Dalio explains
Ray Dalio said capital markets function like arteries that channel credit to different sectors of the economy. When borrowing is used productively — generating enough income to repay debt and cover servicing costs — the system remains healthy.
R G F Capital Markets standalone net profit rises 77.78% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 315.38% to Rs 0.54 crore

Royal Bank of Canada earnings in focus as capital markets test momentum - Investing.com India
Royal Bank of Canada earnings in focus as capital markets test momentumInvesting.com India
SBI-led banks seek bids for Essar Group promoter guarantees
The reserve price for the bids, with a June 17 deadline, is Rs 200 crore, showed a document on the website of the process advisor, BoB Capital Markets. It said the residual liabilities represent the net balance remaining following the mandatory deduction of recoveries realised under the resolution plan whereby ArcelorMittal India had taken over Essar Steel in a bankruptcy administration.