Motilal Oswal Financial Services sees improving risk-reward for Indian equities as valuations cool, earnings recover and domestic liquidity remains strong. The brokerage also highlights sectoral rotation and names 27 stocks across large-, mid- and small-cap segments as top ideas.
Seven companies spanning biscuits, beer, HVAC components, agricultural machinery, engineering, edible oils and telecom infrastructure have filed DRHPs with Sebi for proposed IPOs. Anmol Industries is seeking to raise up to Rs 1,800 crore, while five other companies have proposed fresh issues of up to Rs 300–370 crore, alongside OFS components.
European shares edged higher, with the STOXX 600 gaining 0.3%, led by a sharp rally in British housebuilders. Gains were capped by rising oil prices and elevated bond yields, as investors assessed inflation and interest-rate risks. Energy stocks advanced, while miners declined, with markets awaiting central-bank officials’ comments on monetary policy.
Great Eastern Shipping shares rose nearly 3% after Nomura retained its Buy rating and set a Rs 1,965 target, implying 28% upside. The brokerage sees the company’s Rs 8,000 crore net cash position as a key advantage, allowing it to expand its fleet and capitalise on lower vessel prices during a downturn.
Michael Burry, the investor known as the “Big Short†investor, said the Trump administration cannot afford to let the AI boom falter as AI infrastructure has become a key support for the US economy. Burry, who has warned of excessive AI optimism, questioned how Washington could prevent a potential downturn.
Tonbo Imaging has received SEBI approval for its proposed IPO, comprising an offer for sale of up to 18.09 million shares. The defence electronics maker has a global footprint, with more than 28,000 systems deployed across 24 countries.
India’s potential mainboard IPO pipeline is estimated at around Rs 3.86 lakh crore in the second of 2026, nearly 3.5 times the Rs 1.10 lakh crore raised so far in the year, according to AIBI. Of this, potential IPOs worth Rs 2.43 lakh crore have received the Sebi approval, while another Rs 1.44 lakh crore is awaiting clearance, the report said.
Jefferies has moved Max Financial Services to the top of its life insurance picks, retaining a Buy rating despite cutting its target price. The brokerage expects regulatory changes to have a manageable impact on growth and sees further opportunities through Axis Bank.
Ace investor Madhuri Madhusudan Kela holds an 8.99% share of the total capital contribution in Abakkus Expert Professionals LLP, the holding company and promoter of Abakkus Asset Manager. The Sunil Singhania-led asset manager has filed its DRHP with Sebi for an IPO comprising an offer for sale of 15 million shares.
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