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.
Michael Burry has taken full positions in five beaten-down stocks: QXO, Sprouts Farmers Market, Build-A-Bear, Birkenstock and MercadoLibre, citing attractive valuations. The investor remains bearish on AI-driven market exuberance, warning about stretched valuations, rising AI debt and potential market risks, while drawing parallels with previous periods of excessive optimism.
Around $4.3 trillion of US corporate bonds are set to mature between 2027 and 2031, increasing refinancing pressure as borrowing costs remain elevated. Lower-rated companies face greater risks, while major technology firms are also expected to raise substantial debt for AI infrastructure, potentially intensifying corporate credit supply and financing costs.
Bank of Japan officials are actively acknowledging the pressing concerns regarding rising inflation. A faction within the bank advocates for a quicker adjustment in interest rates to align with their inflation target. They caution that a delay in these rate hikes could detrimentally affect the economy. Recent actions from the BOJ suggest a careful transition to tighter monetary policies, emphasizing ongoing vigilance in monitoring inflation trends.
Three mainboard IPOs: AceVector, Runwal Enterprises and German Green Steel & Power, entered their second bidding day with strong investor interest. German Green Steel’s issue was subscribed 3.14 times, while AceVector and Runwal Enterprises were each 37% subscribed. Meanwhile, 20 IPOs are scheduled to launch next week, targeting combined proceeds of Rs 1,292 crore.
Recent trends show Indian government bonds plummeting, thus elevating benchmark yields to a two-year high. The government aims to secure substantial funds through bond sales projected at 7.86 trillion rupees by March. However, a pivot toward longer-dated bonds has intensified trader apprehension over looming rate hikes, compounded by global yield fluctuations and rising crude oil prices that influence local financial conditions.
BSE shares fell over 2% amid a broader market decline, trading more than 30% below their May high. Brokerages offered mixed views, with Macquarie bullish on growth prospects, while Jefferies and Nuvama flagged regulatory and operational headwinds, including STT changes, RBI norms and the Closing Auction Session impact.
PB Fintech shares rose 4% after Bernstein retained its Outperform rating and Rs 2,310 target price, despite the stock’s sharp fall following IRDAI’s proposed ban on dark patterns. The brokerage expects lower insurance take rates, revenue and profit estimates, while cost rationalisation could provide some cushion. IRDAI’s draft framework also proposes sweeping changes to insurance distribution and commission structures.
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