Axis Capital says faster government divestments could expand India’s investable equity pool, ease valuation pressures and limit foreign outflows. A 15% reduction in government ownership could raise about Rs 6.6 lakh crore while supporting fiscal consolidation and increasing market liquidity.
Nasdaq futures fell as OpenAI and Anthropic leaders urged slower AI development for safety. Investor Michael Burry criticized these warnings, labeling them self-serving hype intended to maintain incumbent dominance, causing market anxiety regarding AI and chip stock valuations.
Bitcoin remained near $77,700 as subdued selling and a tougher macro environment capped its recovery above $80,000. Analysts highlighted the upcoming US Federal Reserve decision, elevated volatility, and key support levels around $76,000 and $71,000. Meanwhile, mixed on-chain and retail sentiment signals suggested caution among crypto investors ahead of key events.
India’s IPO market faces a busy week with 11 mainboard and SME issues opening for subscription. Grey market demand is uneven, led by SS Retail, Jindal Supreme and Hero Motors, while several smaller offerings show no premium. NSE is the week’s largest IPO at Rs 22,561 crore.
The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates further to contain inflation as higher fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict risk feeding into wages and consumer prices. Policymaker Martins Kazaks said gradual tightening remains possible.
Euronext and Deutsche Boerse shares rose around 2% after Euronext CEO Stephane Boujnah said a potential combination could make strategic sense. His comments revived merger speculation between Europe’s two largest exchange groups, though no talks are currently underway.
BofA Securities has turned constructive on the Nifty after two years, seeing 12% upside to 26,200 by December 2026. The brokerage said five of eight earlier risks have played out, while primary market issuances, Fed rate hikes and AI disruption remain concerns. It also turned cautious on small- and midcaps.
European shares traded subdued as technology stocks slid on concerns over the pace of artificial intelligence development, while a sharp rise in oil prices weighed on risk appetite. Investors also turned their attention to the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with markets increasingly pricing in a 25-basis-point rate hike this week.
More than 90% of individual F&O traders lost money between FY22 and FY24, with retail losses reaching around ₹1.8 lakh crore. With algorithmic trading now widespread, automation could help level the playing field by giving retail investors access to tools once largely available to institutions, says Rakesh Pujara of Compounding Wealth Advisors.
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