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The paper and paper products intermediary, Aten Papers & Foam Limited, made a tepid debut on the BSE SME platform. After closing its IPO bidding between June 13 - June 17, 2025, the company made its stock market debut on June 20, 2025, at a 6.25% discount to the issue price, delivering negative returns to investors. This book-building IPO raised ₹31.68 crore with a modest subscription of 1.49 times, reflecting muted investor sentiment for the paper products sector as the company aims to expand working capital requirements and strengthen cap

The pump manufacturer and distributor, Oswal Pumps Limited, made a lacklustre debut on the NSE and BSE platforms. After closing its IPO bidding between June 13 - June 17, 2025, the company made its stock market debut on June 20, 2025, at a modest premium to the issue price, delivering moderate returns to investors. This book-building IPO raised ₹1,387.34 crore with a solid subscription of 34.42 times, reflecting reasonable investor confidence for the pump manufacturing sector as the company aims to expand manufacturing capabilities and strength

Gold prices in India experienced a moderate pullback on Thursday, June 20, 2025, as markets responded to stabilising global cues and easing short-term demand. Following a consistent upward movement earlier this week, today’s decline signals a potential cooling-off period. According to the latest updates, 24K gold has slipped ₹60 per gram to trade at ₹10,048, while 22K gold is down ₹55, priced at ₹9,210 per gram. Meanwhile, 18K gold is currently priced at ₹7,536 per gram, reflecting a drop of ₹45. This easing trend offers a potentially favourabl

Eppeltone Engineers' initial public offering (IPO) has demonstrated phenomenal investor demand through its three-day subscription period, with Eppeltone Engineers' stock price set at ₹128 per share and Eppeltone Engineers' share price expected to reflect exceptional market reception. The ₹41.75 crore IPO has witnessed remarkable progress, with subscription rates opening at 8.28 times on day one, improving to 36.97 times on day two, and reaching phenomenal 296.34 times by 5:14:59 PM on the final day, demonstrating tremendous investor interest in

India's market mood has mellowed. The India Volatility Index, or VIX, dipped firmly below 14 today, landing at ₹13.98 by 11:59 AM IST on June 19, 2025. That's a 2.1% drop from yesterday's close of ₹14.28, suggesting that investors are feeling less jittery, even though global tensions haven't abated. What Does a Falling VIX Mean? The VIX indicates the potential volatility of markets over the next 30 days based on how options traders are pricing risk on the Nifty 50. When the index is below 15, it typically indicates calmer waters. Anything

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) kicked off June with a clear strategy: double down on sectors showing long-term promise and quickly exit others where near-term prospects seem murky. Financials, chemicals, oil & gas, and capital goods saw steady inflows, while FMCG and telecom were hit with sharp selloffs just weeks after enjoying significant foreign interest. Confidence Rises in Financials, Chemicals, and Energy Let’s start with where FIIs are feeling optimistic. In just the first 15 days of June, FIIs invested ₹1,405 crore in

SEBI just made a big move to boost India’s private investment scene. At its board meeting on June 18, the market regulator introduced reforms that make it easier for investors to co-invest with Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). The goal? Smoother processes, more flexibility, and stronger institutional participation in unlisted asset deals. Why This Matters: Co-Investments Needed a Fix Currently, if an investor wants to invest more money in an unlisted company that an AIF has already backed, they must do so through separate routes, typi

SEBI just rolled out some investor-friendly reforms aimed at boosting India's government bond market. The move? Making life easier for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) who only invest in Indian Government Securities (G-Secs). It's part of a broader plan to attract more long-term foreign investment into India, particularly following the country's recent inclusion in major global bond indices. Simplified KYC and Fewer Paperwork Hassles If you're a G-Sec-only FPI (or what SEBI calls a GS-FPI), there's good news: your KYC reviews will now f