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India s venture capital AUM has surged fivefold in a decade, reaching Rs 4.9 lakh crore, propelled by domestic funds and family offices. Funds below Rs400 crore are key drivers, though top VCs yield seven times higher returns. Domestic limited partners now constitute 39% of new funds, up from 20% two years prior, strengthening the local investor base.

Hotel stocks surged up to 50% in FY26, fueled by strong demand, GST reform hopes, and expansion plans. Analysts remain bullish on Lemon Tree, Chalet, and Apeejay Park, citing rising room rates, reduced debt, and new projects. Seasonal travel and premium supply gaps further support the growth outlook.

Benchmark indices rebounded strongly with Sensex up 407 points and Nifty reclaiming 24,700. Steel stocks surged, YES Bank rallied, Infosys fell, and Indus Towers slipped on Africa expansion concerns amid stock-specific action.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced positive starts on Wednesday, fueled by Alphabet s gains following a favorable antitrust decision. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming labor market data, anticipating its potential impact on the central bank s interest-rate policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a slight increase at the opening bell.

Markets are in a wait-and-watch phase ahead of the GST Council meet, said Amnish Aggarwal of Prabhudas Lilladher. Potential GST cuts on FMCG, autos, and consumer durables could spur festive demand, while PSU banks look attractive; IT remains weak, and selective opportunities exist in chemicals.

The two-day GST Council meet begins with markets cautious and FIIs largely absent, says Vikash Kumar Jain. While India’s long-term story remains strong, investor sentiment has cooled. A broad GST cut aimed at boosting consumption could surprise positively and trigger renewed confidence in equities.

Jane Street has challenged the Securities and Exchange Board of India s (SEBI) accusations of market manipulation by filing a case with the Securities Appellate Tribunal. This move marks the initial stage of appealing against the regulator s order. The U.S. high-frequency trading firm declined to comment on the matter, while SEBI has yet to respond.

Indian markets closed higher on Wednesday, driven by banking and metal stocks, as investors anticipated GST Council updates regarding potential rate cuts. The Nifty rose by 0.55%, and the Sensex increased by 0.51%. Metal stocks surged, led by Tata Steel, while the IT index lagged due to concerns over U.S. manufacturing data.

Realty firm Arkade Developers Ltd on Wednesday said it has bought 14,364 sq metre land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for Rs 148 crore.

Blackstone confirmed on Wednesday it had bought a trophy office building in central Paris for about 700 million euros ($819 million), in a sign investors are warming to premium office properties after a post-pandemic drop in activity.