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The company is looking to raise 20 billion rupees through debentures, with an additional 30 billion rupees available through a green shoe option

India’s IPO frenzy is back, but investors must stay selective, says Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle Consultants. He explains why unit economics, profitability and disciplined sizing matter when evaluating new-age stocks like Zomato, Paytm and Groww. With SIP flows booming but supply pressures rising, Chadha warns against chasing hype and urges a balanced, fundamentals-driven approach.

Ray Dalio warns that the AI-driven market surge has entered bubble territory, even as Nvidia’s strong earnings reignite global tech optimism. Dalio says it’s too early to sell, noting bubbles need a catalyst to burst. With volatility rising and India watching global swings closely, investors face a tug-of-war between AI exuberance and valuation fears

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressed that India must rapidly expand its REIT and InvIT ecosystem to meet massive long-term infrastructure needs, boost retail participation, deepen capital-market funding and accelerate nationwide asset monetisation.SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressed that India must rapidly expand its REIT and InvIT ecosystem to meet massive long-term infrastructure needs, boost retail participation, deepen capital-market funding and accelerate nationwide asset monetisation

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has clarified that digital gold does not fall under the regulator’s jurisdiction, noting that only gold ETFs and tradable gold securities are regulated products. Sebi warned investors that digital gold operates outside its framework, carries significant counterparty risks, and lacks the investor protections available in securities markets.Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has clarified that digital gold does not fall under the regulator’s jurisdiction, noting that only gold ETFs and tradable gold securities are regulated products. Sebi warned investors that digital gold operates outside its framework, carries significant counterparty risks, and lacks the investor protections available in securities markets

Kotak Mahindra Bank s board has greenlit a 1:5 stock split, dividing each existing share into five. This move aims to make shares more accessible and boost trading, particularly for retail investors. The bank, celebrating its 40th foundation day, will announce the record date for this significant corporate action soon, enhancing market participation.

Indian stocks experienced a downturn on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty retreating from near-record highs due to profit-taking. Banking giants ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were among the decliners. This decline mirrored a global selloff, influenced by uncertain U.S. jobs data that cast a shadow over future interest rate expectations.

Indian equities showed resilience, with the Nifty nearing 26,100 despite global weakness. While headline indices hit all-time highs, broader market sentiment remains cautious. Experts advise a defensive approach, reducing leverage, and focusing on capital protection amidst divergent market signals.

The Indian real estate sector is at an inflection point with low debt and potential peak, while sales velocity is key for company valuations. Chemicals and banking sectors showed strong Q2 earnings, with auto results meeting expectations. Growth in two-wheelers is positive, but direct auto exposure is avoided due to valuations and EV transition concerns.

The STOXX is on track for weekly losses of nearly 3%, its biggest weekly drop since the unveiling of U.S. tariffs sent global markets into a tailspin between late March and early April. Among individual stocks, French water and waste management group Veolia VIE.PA lost 1% after agreeing to buy U.S.-based hazardous waste company Clean Earth from Enviri for $3 billion.