SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
China has regained global investor confidence in a stellar year for stocks, with the MSCI China Index rising about 30%, adding $2.4 trillion in value and outperforming the S&P 500. Fund managers including Amundi, BNP Paribas, Fidelity and Man Group expect further gains in 2026, driven by AI innovation and market resilience, as both passive and active inflows fuel the rally.
India took a major step to strengthen its export ecosystem with the launch of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a unified framework approved in the Union Budget 2025-26. The Mission was designed to provide Indian exporters, especially MSMEs and first-time exporters, with simpler, faster, and more coordinated support.
FIIs sold 11,820 crore in the first week of December, continuing heavy 2025 outflows, but strong DII inflows offset the pressure. Rupee depreciation drives foreign selling, while pro-growth policies, liquidity measures and earnings optimism keep domestic investors steadily buying.
Nifty traded range-bound, closing nearly flat despite an RBI rate cut, as resistance near 26,300 capped gains. Weak market breadth and muted broader indices signal caution, though the primary trend remains upward with selective sector strength.
Republican state Rep. Brad Stephens is among several lawmakers who've introduced legislation that could bring those vehicles to Illinois, though none of the bills have advanced.
BSE has reconstituted 28 indices, including the BSE PSU index, effective December 22. RailTel is the sole addition, while MMTC, ITI, Punjab & Sind Bank and KIOCL are removed following weak performance trends.
The BSE 500 index will undergo a significant overhaul from December 22, with 32 additions and 32 exits as part of the semi-annual reconstitution. Changes span 28 indices, affecting large, mid and small companies across sectors.
