Global & Emerging Markets Intelligence · Weekly Briefing Global & Emerging Markets Intelligence The Emerging Edge Edition No. 2 · 15 May 2026 · Weekly Briefing MSCI EM 2025: +33.1% | Sensex: 75,741 | China GDP Q1: +5.0% | EM GDP 2026E: ~4.0% | IMF Global: 3.3% | US Tariffs: 13.7% EDITOR’S NOTE Emerging markets are…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are increasingly favoring GIFT City, India’s premier International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), over traditional investment routes through Mauritius, Singapore, and other countries. This shift is largely driven by the Indian government’s initiatives to promote GIFT City by offering attractive tax benefits and streamlined business operations. GIFT City’s guaranteed tax advantages, supported…
The International Gemmological Institute (IGI) India, supported by Blackstone, has taken a significant step towards its Initial Public Offering (IPO) by filing draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 4,000 crore. This IPO consists of a combination of fresh equity issuance and an offer-for-sale by the promoter. IPO…
Market experts are predicting that PSU stocks, including banks, will remain in a consolidation phase until there is clarity on the government’s policies, given the recent election results that left the BJP government short of the halfway mark. This outcome has heightened market concerns about the potential uncertainty in government operations and policy-making. In early…
IntroductionIndia is steering towards a greener and more sustainable future in transportation, with advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), flex-fuel technologies, and alternative fuels like ethanol and methanol. Speaking at the Green Bharat Summit in New Delhi on December 13, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, outlined the government’s initiatives to address challenges such…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has introduced changes to the market lot sizes for derivative contracts on select indices. These revisions, set to take effect from April 25, 2025, will influence traders and investors involved in Nifty Bank and Nifty Mid Select index derivatives. Key Changes in Market Lot SizesUnder the updated guidelines: The BANKNIFTY…
The broader market experienced positive buying interest, with the BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices rising by 0.7% and 1.6%, respectively. Market Surge Following RBI’s GDP Forecast Sensex and Nifty saw significant gains, climbing nearly 2% around noon on June 7. This uptick came after the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
Introduction Embark on your investment journey with confidence! If you’re a newcomer to the investment scene, the vast world of stocks may seem daunting. Fear not; a formidable tool in your arsenal is the “what-if” analysis. In this article, we’ll unravel the process of employing hypothetical scenarios to evaluate potential outcomes, empowering you to make…
Platinum Industries Ltd., a leading multi-product company specializing in manufacturing stabilizers and lubricants, has successfully secured Rs. 70.59 crore from anchor investors in anticipation of its forthcoming initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is set to open for public subscription on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Notably, the company allocated 41,28,237 equity shares at a price…
IntroductionAmitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa, has called for an accelerated adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, stressing the need for bold action to position the country as a global leader in green mobility. Speaking at the Green Bharat Summit in New Delhi, Kant shared his personal commitment to EVs and…
