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IPOs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been getting heavily oversubscribed. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Initial public offerings (IPOs) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been getting heavily oversubscribed and witnessing substantial listing day gains. However, the regulator has warned that promoters of these enterprises tend to inflate their balance sheets, and there is inadequate due diligence on these offerings by the market ecosystem. In this week’s lead story, Sanjay Kumar Singh and Karthik Jerome Examine the risks people face when investing in these IPOs, and evaluate the question of whether retail investors should participate in them at all.
In the second article, Namrata Kohli Explores the growing popularity of aerial arts in fitness regimens, highlighting their physical and mental benefits. Readers will gain insights into the training options and cost one is likely to incur in trying to learn aerial acrobatics.
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85,836: New high scaled by the Sensex on September 26
The Sensex touched a new high on Thursday in a rally led by metal and auto stocks. Largecap stocks, which are more reasonably valued, are at the forefront of the latest rally.
One reason for the rally is China’s recent economic stimulus announcement, which has boosted investor confidence and boosted global markets.
Stable economic data in the United States (US) is also fueling the optimistic outlook. A 50-basis-point interest rate cut, and expectations of more, by the US Federal Reserve has also lent fresh impetus to the equity markets. Bond yields have fallen in the US and other developed economies.
Corporate earnings in India are expected to recover in the second half of FY25, propelled by government expenditure. Consumer spending during the festive season is also likely to have a positive impact on the equity markets.
Rate-sensitive sectors like banking, auto, realty, and financials are expected to do well amid expectations that the Reserve Bank of India will have to follow its global peers and cut rates sooner or later.
Instead of getting carried away by the positive sentiment in the markets, mutual fund investors should periodically reassess their portfolios. If they have become overweight on equities, they should book partial profits to get back to their original asset allocation. They should invest the money obtained by selling equities in debt mutual funds and gold exchange-traded funds.
First Published: Sep 27 2024 | 8:23 am ist
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Kanishk Singh has always had a keen interest in fast-paced cars. For the past three years, he has been writing about automobiles, but his fascination with cars dates back even further. He thoroughly enjoys learning about their features and expressing his thoughts through his writing. Kanishk also has a profound interest in the stock market, shares, and business strategies. He possesses a wealth of knowledge on these subjects and consistently writes articles on them. Currently, he is working as a writer for Lattestnews24, specifically focusing on the Automobile, Finance, and Business categories. His well-crafted words are highly appreciated by the readers, as they find them both informative and creative.