Category: Finance
Patel Retail’s ₹242.76 crore IPO drew a huge response, with overall subscription at 95.7x and QIBs bidding 272x. Price band was ₹237–255 with a lot size of 58 shares. The company fixed the issue price at ₹255, with listing set for August 26 on BSE and NSE. GMP hovered near 17% before listing. Funds will go to debt reduction, working capital, and corporate purposes.
NSDL's IPO created a market buzz as shares listed at ₹880, rising to ₹920—matching the high grey market premium and reflecting strong demand. With its huge market share in demat accounts, experts suggest investors hold for the long term but book some profits. The IPO’s robust subscription highlights confidence in India's capital markets.
Analysts are spotlighting short-term buying opportunities in stocks like IndusInd Bank, AB Capital, MCX, and Marico after the RBI maintained its repo rate and neutral policy. Stock-specific drivers such as capex revival, NBFC strength, and FMCG demand could trigger rallies before the next policy review.
The RBI kept its repo rate steady at 5.5% in August 2025, signaling confidence in controlling inflation, which dropped to a six-year low. The central bank revised the FY26 inflation forecast lower to 3.1%. GDP growth is still pegged at 6.5%, and a CRR cut is coming in September. The real estate sector responded positively to the decision.
CDSL's share price has rocketed by 60% since March 2025, capturing the market's attention. Analysts predict the stock could test levels near ₹2,000, but warn of upcoming resistance. Retail investor activity has jumped and eyes are on the upcoming earnings as the company tries to bounce back from recent margin challenges.
The prices of gold in India went down by ₹600 as of February 16, 2025, with 24-carat gold priced at ₹86,020 in Delhi and ₹86,070 in Visakhapatnam. The decline is attributed to fluctuations in the international markets and seasonal demand shifts due to weddings. Meanwhile, silver prices have remained stable across these regions.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to revolutionize how its members access their funds by proposing an increase in the auto settlement claim limit to ₹5 lakh and introducing modern withdrawal methods like UPI and ATMs. These changes, pending approval, promise to simplify and expedite the process for millions of members by June 2025.
On March 22, 2023, banks across many Indian states shut down for festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and others. Maharashtra, Karnataka, and other states were affected. While branch services paused, digital banking remained active, allowing customers continuous access to essential banking services.
The Indian stock market experienced significant shifts overnight as traders and investors geared up for the announcement of the 2025 Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. With a special trading session on a weekend and expectations of fiscal relief, the market's initial optimism turned into caution amid global uncertainties. Attention focused on sectors like railways and the overall economic outlook, projecting a nuanced response to policy changes.