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Indian equities fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, with financial and IT shares leading losses on the Sensex and Nifty after worries over U.S. H-1B visa rules kept investors unsettled.

American billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has advised investors to avoid speculative trades in the stock markets, calling it a zero-sum game and investors run a risk to lose money, he said, recommending them to instead invest in inflation-protected government bonds.

Seven NSE midcap companies, including Hexaware, Coforge, Hero MotoCorp, and Muthoot Finance, posted rising EPS for four straight quarters till June 2025, reflecting strong profitability, growth momentum, and effective management strategies.

Dalal Street is bracing for a flurry of IPO lock-in expiries, with a substantial wave of pre-listing shareholder restrictions set to lift in the coming quarter.

The Indian rupee ended nearly flat on Wednesday as likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped stave off pressure on the local unit amid worries over steep U.S. tariffs and a visa fee hike.

Minda Corp s ambitious Vision 2030, projecting substantial revenue and EBITDA growth, has garnered strong endorsement from market expert Parag Thakkar. While expressing caution towards the IT sector due to AI s potential deflationary impact and other headwinds, Thakkar remains constructive on metals, highlighting Hindalco and JSW Steel as promising investments.

Epack Prefab Technologies IPO: The Epack Prefab Technologies IPO is currently showing a grey market premium (GMP) of around 9.7%, or ₹20, indicating moderate investor optimism for its listing. Based on today’s GMP, the stock is expected to debut at roughly ₹224 per share.

BMW Ventures IPO opened for subscription with just 5% bids on Day 1, showing a muted start. The Rs 231.66 crore issue has no grey market premium yet, indicating weak sentiment. Retail saw 7% subscription, while NIIs and QIBs stayed away.