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MARKET DYNAMICSJio platforms outlines operational and regulatory risks in IPO prospectus/MARKET DYNAMICSSebi proposes major changes to small and medium enterprise share sale regulations/MARKET DYNAMICSReliance jio sets initial share sale dates after filing prospectus with registrar/BUSINESS NEWSInsurers and NPS funds reduce quarterly equity purchases by 45%/INNOVATIONL&T and TuTr Hyperloop partner to advance transport technology in India/TAX & POLICYIndia and Mauritius amend tax pact to introduce principal purpose test/TAX & POLICYIncome tax department contacts tax professionals over delayed audit reports/MARKET DYNAMICSBank of England chief economist questions market rate hike bets/MARKET DYNAMICSIndian government bonds decline as yields reach multi-year highs/BUSINESS NEWSGovernment approves strategic restructuring and sale of IDBI Bank stake/MARKET DYNAMICSIDBI Bank shares surge 13% as valuation crosses Rs 1 lakh crore during privatisation process/BUSINESS NEWSRupee gains extend to third session despite importer hedging pressure/BUSINESS NEWSPL Capital adjusts Nifty 50 target and highlights key stock choices/BUSINESS NEWSBlackstone aims to double its total deployment in India to $100 billion/BUSINESS NEWSBarclays prepares to relaunch equity advisory operations in India/BUSINESS NEWSTata Elxsi shares rise on strong Q2 earnings despite analyst caution/BUSINESS NEWSHero motors shares rise 8 percent following quarterly profit jump/MARKET DYNAMICSReserve Bank of India currency derivative rules strengthen the rupee/MARKET DYNAMICSFusion CX plans public share sale to raise funds and repay debt/BUSINESS NEWSBond yield spikes and deposit inflows to restrain Indian bank profit growth in September quarter/
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MARKET DYNAMICS · 44 MIN AGOJio platforms outlines operational and regulatory risks in IPO prospectusThe telecom arm of Reliance highlights challenges from satellite broadband, net neutrality rules, inflation, and concentrated ownership ahead of its public offering.2 min read
MARKET DYNAMICS · 1 HOUR AGOSebi proposes major changes to small and medium enterprise share sale regulationsThe market regulator has outlined a series of proposed adjustments for small and medium enterprise initial public offerings to lower capital-raising expenses.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 HOURS AGOReliance jio sets initial share sale dates after filing prospectus with registrarThe upcoming public offering from the digital and telecom giant marks India's largest market debut, featuring specific allocations for parent company investors and staff.2 min read
MARKET DYNAMICS · 15 HOURS AGOBank of England chief economist questions market rate hike betsHuw Pill expresses doubt over market expectations for four rate increases as policymakers evaluate inflation risks from the Iran war.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 16 HOURS AGOIndian government bonds decline as yields reach multi-year highsHawkish central bank comments and rising wholesale inflation push Indian bond yields higher, driving market concerns.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 18 HOURS AGOIDBI Bank shares surge 13% as valuation crosses Rs 1 lakh crore during privatisation processA stock rally added over Rs 11,460 crore to the lender's market value while Fairfax leads the bid to acquire a majority stake from the government and LIC.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 1 DAY AGOReserve Bank of India currency derivative rules strengthen the rupeeThe Indian rupee climbed against the dollar following new Reserve Bank of India directives that require financial institutions to hold higher foreign exchange reserves.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 1 DAY AGOFusion CX plans public share sale to raise funds and repay debtThe business process outsourcing provider aims to raise capital through a public issue while promoters reduce their holding.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 1 DAY AGOFusion cx secures rs 315 crore from anchor investors prior to public share saleThe business process solutions provider raised capital from notable investors ahead of its public offering, with shares priced at the upper band limit.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 1 DAY AGOSebi extends flexibility on IPO issue sizes until March 2027The capital markets regulator has prolonged an interim measure that lets listing candidates alter their fresh issue sizes by up to 50% without submitting fresh draft prospectuses.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 DAYS AGORajasthan pollution regulator shuts Carlsberg plant ahead of public listingThe state authority revoked operating consent for Carlsberg India's Alwar brewery following severe emission violations and poor monitoring compliance ahead of an initial public offering.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 DAYS AGOAround 24 billion dollars in shares to exit initial public offering lock-ins through January 2027A study by Nuvama Institutional Equities tracks 99 newly listed firms whose pre-listing shareholding curbs will lapse between October 2026 and January 2027.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 DAYS AGOMoneyview equity valuation advances 93% following public market debutThe digital financial platform reached a record share price after listing on the NSE on October 1, following strong investor demand during its initial public offering.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 3 DAYS AGODavid Zaslav secures 606.1 million dollar equity payout as Paramount acquires Warner Bros DiscoveryFormer Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav exits with over $606 million in equity gains following Paramount's takeover, despite earlier shareholder opposition to executive compensation.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 3 DAYS AGOIntex plans initial funding by FY27 and listing by FY28 as sales riseThe consumer electronics brand aims to reach ₹1,500 crore in revenue by FY28, relying on manufacturing investments and quick-commerce channels amid cost pressures.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 3 DAYS AGOElon Musk challenges Reliance Industries as Jio Platforms prepares for public listingSpaceX head targets Mukesh Ambani and political ties ahead of Jio Platforms' initial public offering, signalling satellite competition in the Indian market.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 3 DAYS AGOUS markets face critical inflation print and major banking earningsWall Street prepares for September consumer price figures, additional economic releases, and earnings updates from major lenders amid shifting interest rate expectations.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 4 DAYS AGOTata Motors raises Iveco takeover bid to €14.40 per shareTata Motors has increased its takeover proposal for Iveco Group to €14.40 per share, citing clearance delays across select jurisdictions.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 4 DAYS AGOAirtel Money makes London debut in £5.3 billion public listingAirtel Africa's financial services division has completed an offer for sale on the London Stock Exchange, securing £529 million in the bourse's largest float in five years.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 4 DAYS AGOJio Platforms prepares Rs 30,000 crore public issue with target valuation up to Rs 10.3 lakh croreReliance Industries' digital and telecom subsidiary plans an entirely fresh equity issue in October, with current external backers seeking to raise their holdings.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 4 DAYS AGOAirtel Money lists in London raising £529 million in exchange's largest debut in five yearsBharti Airtel's African fintech business achieved a £5.3 billion valuation on the London Stock Exchange, though shares dipped marginally below the offer price in initial conditional dealings.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 4 DAYS AGOJioBlackRock Mutual Fund highlights equities risk-reward profile and elevated debt yieldsA September 2026 note from JioBlackRock Mutual Fund outlines market opportunities following recent equity pullbacks and shifting bond yield dynamics.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 DAYS AGOGlobal stock market listings face setbacks as major firms delay and scrap offerings in 2026A wave of postponed and cancelled initial public offerings across various sectors and geographies highlights growing tension between corporate valuation goals and investor caution amid volatile market conditions.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 DAYS AGOMV Electrosystems shares double from initial offer price within two months of listingThe electrical equipment manufacturer has seen its stock price surge despite reporting a drop in revenue and a net loss for the 2026 fiscal year.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 DAYS AGOBank of England chief economist urges central banks to maintain focus on inflationHuw Pill emphasizes the need to control inflationary pressures amid rising global bond yields, while the Bank of England's monetary policy committee remains split on interest rate decisions.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 DAYS AGOMonetary Authority of Singapore expected to tighten policy at October 14 reviewEconomists predict Singapore's central bank will allow its currency to appreciate to counter growing inflation risks while sustaining economic expansion.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 DAYS AGOOpenAI annualised revenue run rate falls short of earlier media estimatesInvestor documents show OpenAI reached nearly $50 billion in annualised revenue for September, trailing earlier media estimates due to accounting differences with Anthropic.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 6 DAYS AGOJeff Bezos indicates Blue Origin could pursue public listing in coming yearsThe private space venture, recently valued at approximately $140 billion, has secured its first outside funding of $10 billion as it prepares to resume rocket launches and expand its commercial operations.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 6 DAYS AGOReliance shares may offer discounted entry to Jio Platforms ahead of listingAnalysts suggest that Reliance Industries' current stock price reflects a holding company discount of 25% to 36% on its majority stake in Jio Platforms, which is preparing for an initial public offering.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 6 DAYS AGOBharti Airtel chairman welcomes upcoming Jio Platforms public listingSunil Bharti Mittal has expressed support for the anticipated initial public offering of rival telecom operator Jio Platforms, which is expected to launch later this month.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 6 DAYS AGOReserve Bank of India raises repo rate to 5.5 percent amid rising inflationThe central bank shifted its policy stance to calibrated tightening while upgrading its economic growth projection to 7.1 percent and raising its inflation forecast to 5.2 percent for the 2026-27 fiscal year.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 6 DAYS AGOFormer Flipkart executives demand fair ESOP treatment from Walmart board ahead of IPOA group of early senior leaders has written to Walmart's board seeking equal liquidity opportunities for former employees holding vested equity options, as the e-commerce firm's listing timeline remains undecided.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 7 OCT 2026Indian bank equities advance after central bank raises interest rates to 5.50%The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points in its first increase for four years, pushing financial stocks higher despite broader market declines.2 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 7 OCT 2026Monetary Policy Statement, 2026-27 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee October 5 to 7, 2026Monetary Policy Decisions The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held its 63rd meeting from October 5 to 7, 2026, under the chairmanship of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 7 OCT 2026Money Market Operations as on October 06, 2026(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 6 OCT 2026Sectoral Deployment of Credit by NBFC – August 2026Data on sectoral deployment of credit by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) for the month of August 2026, collected from major NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs), are set out in the Statement 1.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 6 OCT 2026Money Market Operations as on October 05, 2026(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 OCT 2026Money Market Operations as on October 04, 2026(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 OCT 2026Money Market Operations as on October 03, 2026(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 OCT 2026Money Market Operations as on October 02, 2026(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 5 OCT 2026Money Market Operations as on October 01, 2026(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 OCT 2026Rate of Interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 (FRB 2028) applicable for the half year October 04, 2026 to April 03, 2027 shall be 6.45 per cent per annum.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 OCT 2026RBI issues Amendment Directions on ‘Simplified approval process for subsequent acquisitions of major…The Reserve Bank, vide Press Release dated July 14, 2026, had issued the draft "Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026”, seeking comments / feedback from the regulated entities and members of public / other stakeholders on or…1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 OCT 2026Indicative Calendar of Market borrowings by State Governments/ Union Territories for the Quarter October –…With an objective to enhancing transparency and providing greater clarity to the investors, Reserve Bank introduced the Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) on a pilot basis commencing Q1: FY 2026-27 involving nine States, viz., Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Keralam, Madhya Pradesh…1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 1 OCT 2026Money Market Operations as on September 30, 2026(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 30 SEPT 2026Underwriting Auction for sale of Government Securities for ₹33,000 crore on October 01, 2026Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auction to be held on October 01, 2026 (Thursday).1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 30 SEPT 2026India’s External Debt as at the end of June 2026The stock of external debt at end-June 2026 as well as revised data for earlier quarters are set out in Statements I (IMF format 1) and II (old format).1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 30 SEPT 2026Sectoral Deployment of Bank Credit – August 2026Data on sectoral deployment of bank credit for the month of August 2026, collected from 41 select scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) which together account for about 95 per cent of the total non-food credit by all SCBs 1, are set out in Statements I and II.1 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 29 SEPT 2026How SEBI's tighter norms change SME IPO preparationSEBI's revised SME IPO framework sets a profit test, caps on selling shareholders and limits on use of proceeds. What each measure means for preparation, and what the public data does and does not show.4 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 26 SEPT 2026GST rate cuts of September 2025: reading the pass-throughA year after the two-rate GST structure took effect, one NIPFP study suggests pass-through differed sharply between durables and everyday goods. What the evidence shows, what it does not, and what finance teams should check.3 min readMARKET DYNAMICS · 17 SEPT 2026Rate-cut expectations and the mid-cap funding windowWhy readiness and timing can matter more than headline pricing for a mid-cap raise, and how policy-rate moves actually reach loans and equity issues. No forecast is made here.3 min readYou are all caught up. Older stories are in the archive: use search at the top to find them.
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