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Companies should focus on business growth, profitability rather than just share price: NSE chief
NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan urged companies to prioritize building sustainable businesses and long-term value over solely chasing share prices. He emphasized that market valuation should reflect genuine business performance and growth. Chauhan advised entrepreneurs to focus on their core operations, highlighting that consistent profitability and innovation, even in small improvements, eventually attract market recognition and unlock significant growth opportunities.
PharmEasy Cofounders’ Home Interiors Startup AllHome Raises ₹200 Cr
Home improvement startup AllHome has raised ₹200 Cr (about $21 Mn) in its Series B round led by Bessemer Venture…
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO allotment next week. GMP, steps to check share allotment status online
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO allotment date which is likely 29 June 2026. Investors can check Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO allotment status online through the websites of BSE, NSE and IPO registrar. MUFG Intime India is the Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO registrar.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is BSE, NSE open or closed today for Muharram?
Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, are closed today, June 26, for Muharram. The MCX has a partial closure, while NCDEX is shut all day. This holiday marks the start of the Islamic New Year and is a significant observance. Investors can anticipate several more market holidays throughout the year, with the next closure on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed for trading today for Muharram; Commodities market to open for half day
Stock market holiday: According to the NSE and BSE holiday calendars, the Equity Segment, Equity Derivatives Segment, Currency Derivatives Segment, NDS-RST and Tri-Party Repo segments will remain closed for trading on Friday.
New India Assurance: FY27 profit may get capital gains boost from NSE stake sale, but watch underwriting loss
NIACL's stock surged nearly 30% after the NSE's IPO prospectus revealed NIACL as a selling shareholder. Despite profit growth, NIACL faces underwriting losses and a high combined ratio, leading to a lower valuation multiple compared to competitors.
Vodafone Idea, Motherson Sumi Wiring, YES Bank among most traded stocks on NSE today, 25 June 2026
Vodafone Idea, Motherson Sumi Wiring India, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund, Nippon India Silver ETF, YES Bank, Suzlon Energy, and IRFC were among the most traded stocks on the NSE.
Stock market holiday: Are BSE and NSE closed for trading tomorrow for Muharram? Check remaining holidays for 2026
The Indian stock market will be closed on June 26 for Muharram, suspending trading on the NSE and BSE. After this holiday, the next market closure is on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi, with 16 holidays scheduled for 2026, including weekends.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE closed on June 26 for Muharram? Check market closing dates list
Indian stock markets will remain closed on June 26 for Muharram, marking another scheduled exchange holiday in 2026. Commodity exchanges will follow different trading schedules, with MCX resuming in the evening session while NCDEX remains shut. Several additional market holidays are scheduled later in the year.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE closed tomorrow on June 26 for Muharram? Check market closing dates list
Indian stock markets will remain closed on June 26 for Muharram, marking another scheduled exchange holiday in 2026. Commodity exchanges will follow different trading schedules, with MCX resuming in the evening session while NCDEX remains shut. Several additional market holidays are scheduled later in the year.
Interglobe Aviation among 5 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest
Five NSE F&O stocks, including Oracle Financial Services, IndiGo, IRFC, Swiggy and Avenue Supermarts, saw sharp open interest build-up on June 24, signaling heightened trader participation and fresh futures positions.
Tech Mahindra among 7 largecap stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Seven largecap NSE stocks featured in the RSI Trending Up scan on June 24 after showing improving momentum. The RSI moved above the 50 mark from lower levels, signalling strengthening price action, improving sentiment and potential short-term buying opportunities for traders tracking bullish technical setups.
Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints positive start; US-Iran peace talks, Bitcoins to oil prices - 8 stocks to buy
The Indian stock market is poised for a positive start, buoyed by rising Asian markets and declining crude oil prices. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 closed higher, reflecting improved investor sentiment after Micron Technology's strong earnings boosted technology sector outlook.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian markets rallied on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining up to 1% amid easing crude prices, supportive global cues and optimism over India-US trade talks. Analysts highlight key technical levels for Nifty, while stock-specific action was seen in banking, IT, infrastructure and midcap counters across NSE trading data.
Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut on Friday for Muharram. Check upcoming market holidays
Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will observe a holiday on Friday, June 26, 2026, for Muharram. While MCX will have a partial closure, NCDEX will be shut all day. This closure marks one of the 16 scheduled market holidays for 2026, offering a long weekend for many. Muharram, the Islamic New Year, holds significant religious importance.
Sri Priyanka Geo Commex IPO day 1: GMP, subscription status, price band, other details of NSE SME IPO in 10 key points
The Sri Priyanka Geo Commex IPO, launched on June 24 to raise ₹94.51 crore, has received a tepid response from investors. The price band of the public issue has been fixed at ₹207 to ₹212 per share.
SEBI Also Relaxes Minimum Public Shareholding Penalty Norms Until September 2026
As part of the April 7 circular, SEBI directed stock exchanges and depositories not to initiate penal action — including fines or promoter holding freezes — for listed companies failing to meet the 25% minimum public shareholding (MPS) threshold between April 1 and September 30, 2026. Any penalties already imposed during this window are to be withdrawn, providing dual relief alongside the IPO approval extension. The measure echoes similar flexibility extended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zepto Receives SEBI In-Principle Approval for ₹11,000 Crore IPO
Quick-commerce startup Zepto has received initial regulatory approval from SEBI for its ₹11,000 crore ($1.3 billion) IPO, targeting a potential June 2026 listing. However, the company is reportedly planning to refile updated financials in late April with a 15–20% valuation cut — bringing the target down to roughly $5.8 billion — amid broader market weakness, FII outflows, and intense competition from Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. Zepto's cash reserves of ~$600–700 million as of March 2026 compare unfavourably with rivals' war chests.
NSE IPO Valuation Run-Rate Estimated at ₹4.7–5 Lakh Crore; Unlisted Shares at ₹1,955
The National Stock Exchange of India remains one of the most closely watched pre-IPO assets, with unlisted shares trading at ₹1,955 as of early April 2026 — down 2% — implying a market cap in the ₹4.7–5 lakh crore range. The exchange is expected to list in 2026 following resolution of past governance and compliance issues with SEBI, with a potential offering of ~10% equity that could raise ~₹47,500 crore. The listing would rank among India's most transformative capital market events given NSE's near-monopoly in equity derivatives.
Sensex and Nifty Stage Recovery on April 8 on Global Market Tailwinds
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 posted significant gains on April 8, 2026, tracking a global market recovery linked to a temporary ceasefire in the West Asia conflict and easing of US trade war fears. The rebound offers temporary relief for IPO-bound companies that had deferred listings due to prolonged equity market weakness. Market participants noted that unlisted share prices of NSE (₹1,955), SBI Mutual Fund (₹775), and CSK (₹264) remained under pressure with mixed moves.
KreditBee Joins Unicorn Club with $280M Pre-IPO Round at $1.5B Valuation
Bengaluru-based fintech lender KreditBee raised $280 million led by Motilal Oswal Alternates, Hornbill Capital, and MUFG-backed Dragon Funds, achieving a $1.5 billion valuation and becoming India's third unicorn of 2026 after Neysa and Juspay. The round — KreditBee's final private raise before a public listing — includes $80 million in secondary transactions and will fund expansion into secured and MSME lending. The company plans to merge its tech entity with its NBFC arm ahead of a targeted IPO in FY26.
SEBI Extends IPO Approval Validity to September 30, 2026 Amid West Asia Tensions
India's market regulator SEBI issued a circular on April 7, 2026, granting a one-time extension to IPO observation letters expiring between April 1 and September 30, 2026, keeping them valid until September 30. The move was triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, subdued FII participation, and industry body representations citing inability to access capital markets. Approximately 40 companies with combined fundraising plans of over ₹43,500 crore — including Credila Financial Services, Hero FinCorp, and Continuum Green Energy — are direct beneficiaries.
SBI Mutual Fund Files DRHP for ₹13,000 Crore IPO; Unlisted Shares Up 3x in Three Years
SBI Funds Management filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI in March 2026 for a ₹13,000 crore IPO — entirely an Offer for Sale — valuing the company at approximately $13 billion (₹1.2–1.25 lakh crore). Unlisted shares are currently trading at ₹750–775 per share, implying a market cap of ₹1.52–1.57 lakh crore, nearly tripling from adjusted prices of ₹245–250 three years ago. India's largest AMC by AUM (₹12.5 lakh crore), the company is expected to list on NSE and BSE in H2 2026, becoming the seventh listed AMC in India.
PhonePe Postpones IPO to at Least June 2026, Cites Geopolitical Volatility
Walmart-backed PhonePe officially paused its ₹13,000 crore IPO plans, which had been targeting a launch by April 2026 at a valuation between $9–$10.5 billion, citing ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and extreme market volatility. CEO Sameer Nigam stated the company remains committed to a domestic listing but did not provide a revised timeline; sources close to the deal indicate June 2026 as the earliest window. The deferral has sent a chilling signal across the broader startup IPO pipeline, with Zepto, OYO, Flipkart, and Razorpay all reassessing their timelines.
Razorpay announces #39;UPI Switch#39; in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank
Boosting success rates by 4-5 per cent, the solution is designed to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) at any given time, according to a release.