Digital real estate is democratizing property investment in India, allowing retail investors and NRIs to participate with smaller ticket sizes. Flexible ownership models and tech-enabled platforms are enhancing accessibility and transparency. Emerging growth corridors like Noida and Gurugram offer value, while GST rate rationalization on construction materials could reduce costs and boost housing affordability.
Global stock markets showed stability after the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates. Investors remained cautious as the central bank signaled a measured approach to further easing. US equity futures saw gains, while Asian markets like Korea and Taiwan also rose. The Bank of England is expected to maintain rates. The Bank of Canada already cut its key policy rate.
Oil prices saw minimal change after the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut. Further rate cuts are expected, potentially boosting oil demand. US crude stockpiles decreased, but distillate stockpiles increased, raising demand concerns. Global oil demand has shown a slight year-over-year increase. Flight volumes are easing in some regions, while growing in others, according to JP Morgan.
Stephen Miran, a recent Trump appointee to the Federal Reserve, dissented from the majority by advocating for a larger rate cut. His call for more aggressive easing was not supported by other policymakers, including fellow Trump appointees. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the importance of data-driven arguments and the institution's independence, despite Miran's outlier projections.
India's IPO market is poised for substantial growth, potentially adding $1.3-1.5 trillion in market capitalization over the next 7-10 years, driven by strong domestic investor participation. Jefferies India highlights the increasing role of domestic institutions in IPO anchor books and Sebi's supportive regulatory measures. While FIIs express concerns about valuation mismatches, AI is expected to enhance efficiency in documentation processes.
iValue Infosolutions, an enterprise technology services provider, is set to raise up to 560 crore through an offer for sale, reducing the promoter group's stake to 32.7%. The company's revenue dipped in FY24 but recovered in FY25, with net profit increasing. Investors may consider waiting for a stable financial pattern post-listing, given the fluctuating cash flow and lower Ebitda margin.
NaBFID is prioritizing bank loans over bond markets this year due to lower interest rates and significant borrower prepayments exceeding 10,000 crore. Banks are offering rates below 7%, making them more attractive than bond issuances. This shift in strategy follows repo rate cuts, enabling banks to provide cheaper financing.
The Indian rupee strengthened, surpassing the 88-mark against the dollar due to a weakening US dollar ahead of a Federal Reserve rate cut and optimism surrounding India-US trade negotiations. The rupee gained 24 paise, marking its largest intraday increase in nearly a month.
The Federal Reserve has initiated its first interest rate cut since December, reducing it by a quarter-point to 4.1% due to growing concerns about the labor market's health. Projections indicate two more cuts this year and one in 2026, despite investor expectations for more.
