Fractal Analytics’ upcoming ₹2,834-crore IPO is set to generate significant wealth for promoters and early investors, allowing them to monetise long-term investments as India’s first pure-play AI company goes public at a top price of ₹900 per share. The issue, opening February 9–11, includes a ₹1,023-crore fresh issue and a ₹1,810-crore offer for sale.
The Reserve Bank of India has removed the Rs 2.5 lakh crore investment limit for debt securities under the voluntary retention route. This move aims to attract stable foreign debt flows. Investments will now follow general route ceilings. Foreign investors have shown reduced preference for this route recently. This change is not expected to cause a significant surge in inflows.
CME Group has increased margin requirements for gold and silver futures to manage heightened market volatility. Both initial and maintenance margins for gold futures rose to 9% from 8%, while silver futures saw an increase to 18% from 15%. These changes follow a recent shift in margin-setting methodology and reflect significant price swings in precious metals.
The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and will proactively manage liquidity to ensure effective monetary policy transmission. The central bank also plans to remove the Rs 2.5 lakh crore limit for investments under the Voluntary Retention Route, while projecting comfortable inflation for FY26.
Amazon’s stock fell more than 11% in after-hours trading after the company said it would raise capital spending by nearly 60% to about $200 billion this year, sparking investor concerns over rising AI-related costs. The decline came despite strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue rising 14% to $213.4 billion.
Bharti Airtel shares are in focus after a sharp year-on-year decline in profit despite strong revenue, EBITDA, and ARPU growth. India operations, home business expansion, lower capex, and reduced net debt supported performance. Brokerages remain positive, citing robust cash flows, subscriber additions, and improving operational metrics.
Bitcoin plunged to a 16-month low, dancing precariously around the $60,000 threshold. A wave of technology stock selloffs has sent shockwaves through risky investment territories. Ether has also experienced a notable dip. The cryptocurrency market has shed trillions since reaching its all-time high, marking a challenging phase for digital assets.
Brokerage houses have identified select stocks across FMCG, defence manufacturing, housing finance, and staffing services as long-term investment opportunities for 2026. Recommendations on Emami, Solar Industries, Aptus Value Housing Finance, Devyani International, and TeamLease Services indicate potential returns ranging from 10% to 50%, backed by earnings visibility and valuation comfort.
Warning! Information Posting in this website is only for educational purpose. We are not responsible for losses incurred in Trading based on this information.