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Nomura’s analysis of EM holdings shows that in July, investors cut their relative exposure to India, while boosting allocations to Hong Kong/China and Korea.

Bitcoin rebounded to $113,643 after a recent high of $124,000, while Ethereum saw a 3% increase, trading at $4,289. Experts suggest the crypto market is bouncing back, with major tokens gaining over 4%. Investors are closely monitoring macroeconomic indicators and awaiting Jerome Powell s speech for insights on potential rate cuts. The overall crypto market capitalization stands at $3.

The Mangal Electrical IPO is showing a Grey Market Premium (GMP) of ₹32 over its upper price band of ₹561, indicating a likely listing price of around ₹593. This translates to an estimated 5.7% upside on the issue price. The GMP signals moderate investor interest, though it is only an unofficial gauge and not a reliable predictor of the final listing outcome.

BSE and Angel One shares plunged following SEBI s proposal to extend equity derivatives contract tenures. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlighted the need for longer maturities, aiming to moderate retail-driven derivatives trading. This move follows concerns over significant retail investor losses, prompting SEBI to consider further restrictions on intraday index derivatives to mitigate systemic risks.

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) received Cabinet approval for a Rs 62,000-crore order of 97 LCA Mk-1A fighter jets, boosting investor optimism. The upgraded Tejas jets will replace the ageing MiG-21 fleet. Following the announcement, HAL shares rose 1.3% to Rs 4,525.85 on BSE, with brokerages projecting a potential target of Rs 6,325 after the company’s strong Q1 results.

Gem Aromatics’ IPO is seeing initial traction in the grey market, with shares trading at about a 7% premium over the issue price of ₹325. While this reflects upbeat sentiment and healthy demand, the grey market is unofficial and unregulated, and the stock’s actual listing performance will ultimately depend on broader market conditions and investor mood on debut day.

Helios Mutual Fund is optimistic about domestic consumption, recently adding Ola to its portfolio due to its EV two-wheeler potential. Dinshaw Irani highlights Ola s improved profitability and focus on Generation III bikes with indigenous batteries. Helios believes the worst is over for Ola, citing margin improvements and faith in the management s direction.

Japan s Nikkei share average fell for a third session on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking U.S. peers lower.

In a July 30 exchange filing, the Kerala-based bank announced that August 22, 2025, has been set as the record date to identify shareholders eligible for its final dividend for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.

Ultimately, it will be up to the regulator to strike a balance between what the exchanges want and, more importantly, the welfare of the individual investor.