INDIA
New demat account openings slow sharply amid market volatility
New account openings drop nearly 40 percent in Jan–Sep 2025 as volatile markets and weak IPO returns weigh on retail participation.
BUSINESS
India’s Gold ETFs shine with record September inflows, Asia’s highest on record
India’s gold ETFs attracted $902 million in September, marking a 285 percent surge from August and the fourth straight month of inflows.
BUSINESS
Platinum outshines gold, silver in 2025’s precious metals rally
After years in the shadows, platinum shines again on tight supplies and renewed investor interest
INDIA
Rs 2 lakh crore selloff by FIIs in 2025 so far and counting
With Sensex and Nifty barely moving in US dollar terms, FIIs offload aggressively while global markets rally.
BUSINESS
September sees IPO rush but listings disappoint investors
25 IPOs light up September fundraising, yet poor debuts leave investors underwhelmed.
WORLD
India's market capitalisation fell in September quarter, lagging peers on Trump tariffs and FII outflows
India was the worst performer among the world’s top 10 equity markets in Q2, with market cap slipping to $5.08 trillion. China, Taiwan and the US posted strong gains, while Germany also declined.
WORLD
US dollar index sinks 10%, marks sharpest fall since 2017
The US dollar index has slumped nearly 10 percent in 2025, its steepest fall since 2017, as weak data, record fiscal deficits, Fed rate cut bets, and political turmoil erode confidence.
BUSINESS
Rs 1 lakh crore raised via IPOs in 2025; market heads for record-breaking year
India’s IPO market is set for a record 2025, crossing the Rs1 lakh crore mark with three months left. So far, 74 IPOs have raised Rs85,000 crore. Upcoming issues from Tata Capital (Rs15,000 crore) and WeWork India (Rs3,000 crore) will further boost fundraising, marking only the third such milestone.
BUSINESS
Tata Capital IPO price band set at steep discount to unlisted market
Market watchers point out that retail investors who bought heavily in the unlisted space—often at the urging of brokers—now face sharp notional losses.
BUSINESS
September delivers 25 mainboard IPOs in 28 years, SME issues at all-time peak
India’s IPO market roared in September, with mainboard listings hitting a three-decade high of 25 and SMEs clocking a record 53 issues
INDIA
Brokerages turn bullish on Indian equities as earnings outlook brightens
Indian equities are back in favour with top brokerages citing improving earnings visibility, policy support and resilient macro fundamentals.
INDIA
Diwali-to-Diwali: Gold outshines Indian equities for fourth successive year
Gold outpaces Nifty in 7 of last 8 years, with safe-haven demand and global tensions driving momentum
INDIA
Belrise Industries founder Shrikant Badve joins billionaire club
The stock, currently at an all-time high of Rs 166, has gained nearly 83% from its issue price of Rs 90 since listing on May 28
INDIA
DIIs set new record with Rs 5.3 lakh-crore equities bought in 2025 so far, beats 2024 peak
DIIs pump in record Rs 5.3 lakh crore in 2025 so far, led by Rs 3.65 lakh crore from mutual funds and over Rs 1 lakh crore from insurers and pensions
BUSINESS
Post-Hindenburg, FIIs cut stakes as domestic investors absorb Adani sell-off
Foreign investors trimmed exposure to Adani Group firms after the short-seller’s report, while mutual funds and retail investors stepped in, reshaping the shareholder base.
INDIA
22 IPOs to raise nearly Rs 5,000 crore next week
Eight mainboard and 14 SME offerings to test investor appetite next week
INDIA
Mcap of all listed firms on BSE hits 11-month high
Broad-based rally lifts market cap to Rs 465 lakh crore, just 2.7 percent below record peak
BUSINESS
Groww founders secured Rs 614 crore as performance incentives ahead of IPO
The one-time incentives to the management were expensed in FY24 and paid-out in FY25, and cost normalised in FY25.
INDIA
Grey market premiums of upcoming IPOs hint at robust gains, but investors must stay cautious
The grey market us heating up ahead of listings, but market analysts warn of hype-driven risks and artificial demand.
BUSINESS
Eternal now among top 10 most-valued stocks in MF kitty
As of August end, 43 mutual funds hold shares of Eternal, with a combined holding valued at Rs 71,746 crore.
BUSINESS
MCX Gold poised for eighth straight quarterly gain, longest winning streak in 13 years
Equity market jitters and geopolitical tensions drive investors toward safe-haven bullion.
INDIA
60% of Nifty 500 firms trade at valuations above long-term average
Nifty 500 trades at 21.92 times one-year forward earnings against its long-term average of 19.6
WORLD
Nearly 50% of Nifty 500 index stocks above 40× P/E, outpacing most world indices
Nearly half of Nifty 500 companies valued above 40× earnings, highest among major global indices.
INDIA
India’s gold ETFs draw $233 million in August, mark third month of inflows
Year-to-date inflows have reached $1.23 billion, only slightly below the full-year total of $1.29 billion in 2024. By comparison, India’s gold ETFs garnered about $310 million in 2023 and $33 million in 2022.
