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Jim O Neill predicts US equity markets will underperform for the rest of the decade. The rest of the world, especially Europe and China, is expected to outperform. He warns that the dollar will weaken, with possible implications for the US economy. Rising bond yields and debt ratios in Europe and Japan may also affect global financial markets.

Sebi:Sebi proposes removing the requirement for stock brokers to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) to operate in GIFT-IFSC under a Separate Business Unit (SBU). Regulatory oversight, risk management, and investor grievance redressal will fall under the respective authority’s jurisdiction.

Gold prices decreased Rs 400 to Rs 91,250 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to profit-booking and a subdued trend in the global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 91,650 per 10 grams on Thursday.

The Indian rupee recorded its best day against the dollar in over a month due to dollar inflows and unwinding of long-dollar positions. Additionally, a revival in domestic equities and rebalancing of FTSE s All-World Index also contributed to the rupee s gain and it logged the best week in over two years.

US-based private investment firm Bain Capital has launched Rs 5,764 crore open offer to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake in gold loan financier Manappuram Finance.

The depth of work has to be significantly higher than the public equities and due diligence is a very strenuous process. Each deal takes anywhere between three to six months to close. It is a lot of time, lot of effort, and it is not as easy.

Indian equity indices rebounded on Friday, driven by large-cap valuations and easing foreign selling. Nifty 500 stocks hitting 52-week highs: Manappuram Finance, Bajaj Finance, Welspun Corp; lows: Chambal Fertilisers, SRF.

Gold discounts in India hit an eight-month high due to falling demand after prices surged. Dealers are offering up to $41 an ounce discount as domestic prices reached record highs. Gold imports in India could tumble 85% in February. Other markets like China, Singapore, and Hong Kong also see varied pricing momentum, reflecting shifting local demands and global influences.

Bitcoin and major cryptos fell amid geopolitical tensions and US tariff concerns. Central banks held rates steady. Trump reiterated pro-crypto stance, but sentiment remained cautious. Altcoins also declined as investors sought safe-haven assets.

SSF Plastics India Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 550 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 300 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 250 crore by promoters and promoter group entities, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday.