Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 crore IPO entered its final day of bidding on October 23, with a grey market premium of around 22%, indicating positive listing sentiment. The issue was subscribed 5.57 times by the end of Day 2, while the retail portion was subscribed 1.54 times. Priced at ₹1,065–1,119 per share, the IPO values Jio at around ₹10.3 lakh crore at the upper end. Brokerages remain optimistic, citing its telecom leadership, improving profitability and growth opportunities in broadband and AI.
In an interview with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Sorbh Gupta, Head of Equity at Bajaj Asset Management Limited, says investors considering smallcap exposure could look at a five-year SIP horizon, depending on their risk appetite and financial goals. He also explains why market volatility may persist in the near term, where valuations look more attractive, and how investors should approach fresh investments amid global uncertainties.
Core4 Engineers’ Rs 54.82 crore SME IPO opens on October 23, 2026, and closes on October 27. Priced at Rs 88–93 per share, proceeds will fund working capital, facility acquisition, and corporate purposes. The company reported FY26 revenue of Rs 92 crore and profit of Rs 2 crore, reflecting strong annual growth.
Jindal Stainless has revised its FY27 volume growth outlook to 4-6%, down from the previous 7-9% forecast, due to declining sales. Despite the downturn, the company reported an 11% rise in profits during the September quarter, driven by over 664,000 tonnes of steel sold, with exports comprising 11%. This adjustment reflects ongoing challenges in the market affecting their overall performance.
Brent crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.45%, to $114.02 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 40 cents, or 0.42%, to $100.
Chinese stocks have recently entered a bear market, resulting in a total loss of $2.4 trillion. Major indexes, including the CSI 300 and Hang Seng, have significantly declined in value. Investors express concerns about the future profitability of artificial intelligence companies and weak domestic demand. Analysts suggest the market malaise may continue into next year without substantial policy changes.
The Rs 5,012.33 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 2,830 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 14.45 crore shares worth approximately Rs 2,182 crore. While the proceeds from the fresh issue will go to the company, the OFS proceeds will accrue to the selling shareholders.
In a notable development, UBS Group AG has secured a 4.8% stake in 360 ONE WAM by exercising warrants. This action comes over a year after UBS shifted its local wealth management operations to the company. The Swiss bank has now executed over 20.5 million warrants and fulfilled the payment obligation that began with a 25% down payment, marking a substantial investment in India.
US stocks fell sharply as renewed concerns over massive AI spending triggered a selloff in technology and semiconductor shares. The Nasdaq suffered its steepest one day decline since June, while the S&P 500 also dropped. Tesla and Meta fell, while oil prices climbed to a five-month high amid fresh Middle East tensions.
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