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This week features a flurry of IPO activity, including five mainboard and two SME issues. Patel Retail, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, and Shreeji Shipping Global IPOs have already opened, with varying subscription rates and grey market premiums. Mangal Electrical Industries IPO opens today, while ARC Insulation & Insulators IPO is set to launch on Thursday.

Intel s stock has surged recently due to potential government equity and SoftBank investment, reaching valuation levels not seen since the dot-com era. While optimism surrounds CEO Lip-Bu Tan s turnaround efforts, concerns linger about the company s long-term profitability and technological competitiveness. Analysts remain cautious, citing an overvalued stock and uncertain future prospects.

Canva has launched an employee stock sale at a $42 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg.

IRFC shares have significantly declined, falling 50% from their peak despite a double-digit increase in Q1 net profit. Technical analysis indicates a weak setup, with the stock struggling below the critical Rs 130 resistance level. Experts suggest reclaiming this level will be challenging, reflecting a broader downturn in railway stocks.

Emami Agrotech, a ₹20,000 crore arm of Emami Group, plans an IPO within two years. Partnering with McKinsey, it aims to expand into staples, ready-to-eat, and multiple food categories nationwide.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight increase at the opening bell on Tuesday, buoyed by Home Depot s steady annual forecasts. However, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experienced minor declines. Overall market sentiment remained cautious as investors awaited the Federal Reserve conference later in the week, influencing trading activity.

Zerodha’s growth has been driven by customer referrals and word-of-mouth publicity instead of advertising, says CEO Nithin Kamath. Despite regulatory changes ending referral incentives, referrals remain steady, highlighting trust and loyalty.

India’s Nifty50 earnings growth in Q1FY26 was heavily concentrated, with Reliance, Airtel, SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank driving 77% of incremental gains. Broader sectors showed mixed performance, though analysts remain optimistic on large-cap stocks’ upside potential.

Indian markets logged a second day of gains on Tuesday, lifted by auto and FMCG stocks. Key movers included All Time Plastics, textile stocks, Delta Corp, BlueStone, Ola Electric, and Bajaj Holdings.

Gaming stocks surged with Delta Corp leading 8% gains after reports of cabinet approval of the Online Gaming Bill. OnMobile rose nearly 4% and Nazara inched 0.5% higher. The bill seeks regulation and tighter controls on online betting.