Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, Indian investors have the opportunity to participate in US IPOs, including Anthropic. However, the path for retail investors may be fraught with challenges. Many prominent AI firms are postponing their IPOs due to fluctuating market conditions and strategic considerations. To identify true long-term successes, investors must discern between robust companies and those merely capitalizing on the AI craze, remaining vigilant for potential price volatility.
Following a 7-week decline in Nifty, Dalal Street faces a holiday-shortened week driven by five key factors: escalating US-Iran conflict, Brent crude trading above $104, US 10-year Treasury yields above 5.1%, continued FII outflows, and rupee volatility within the 95.50-96.50 trading band.
Archit Shah, CIO at Zurich Kotak General Insurance, expects the RBI to hike repo rates by 50-75 bps towards 5.75-6% if inflation, crude, and global yields remain under pressure. Advising patience on duration, Shah recommends carry and roll-down strategies while navigating rising correlation and liquidity risks in portfolios.
Despite crude oil volatility from West Asian geopolitical tensions, natural gas prices remain contained around $2.50-$3.50/MMBtu. Record US production of 110.6 Bcf/d, strong non-Gulf LNG output, and weak Asian demand have offset Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions, maintaining a mild bearish bias for Henry Hub.
Cars24 is gearing up to submit its draft red herring prospectus for an anticipated IPO in India by April 2026. The company is in the midst of a strategic shift, returning operations from Singapore to India, a transition projected to take six to nine months. With a robust valuation of $3.
Around 10 companies have set record dates for dividends and bonus issues between September 28 and October 1, making it a relatively quiet week for corporate actions. The market will remain closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, with BSE and NSE also shut on October 20 for Dussehra.
Indian equities extended their losing streak as elevated crude, US Treasury yields, geopolitical risks and FPI selling weighed on sentiment. However, foreign investors continued backing IPOs, selectively buying debt and mid-small caps, suggesting portfolio selectivity rather than a broad withdrawal from Indian markets.
J Infratech Ltd has submitted preliminary papers for an initial public offering valued at Rs 600 crore. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale by its promoters. The Haryana-based firm, established in 2005, focuses on infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges. Proceeds from the IPO will support working capital and repay borrowings, among other corporate purposes.
FIIs and mutual funds raised holdings in several Nifty 500 stocks during the June 2026 quarter. Seven stocks subsequently gained 15%-41%, highlighting increased institutional interest across sectors.
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