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The non-institutional investor (NII) portion was booked 2.49 times, while the qualified institutional buyer (QIB) segment attracted 1.23 times bids. The company had also raised Rs 6.78 crore from anchor investors ahead of the public issue.

NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan urged companies to prioritize building sustainable businesses and long-term value over solely chasing share prices. He emphasized that market valuation should reflect genuine business performance and growth. Chauhan advised entrepreneurs to focus on their core operations, highlighting that consistent profitability and innovation, even in small improvements, eventually attract market recognition and unlock significant growth opportunities.

Indian issuers, including SBI and BoB, have paused dollar bond plans as investors demand higher yields amid rising supply expectations from India. Recent deals show widening spreads over US Treasuries, prompting issuers to reconsider timing. Banks and PSUs may now turn to loans or wait for calmer global bond markets.

Wall Street ended lower on Friday, with AI chip stocks experiencing a significant downturn while Moderna and other healthcare companies surged. Investors are weighing the long-term potential of AI against concerns about the substantial investment required for data centers. Inflationary pressures, fueled by energy prices and chip costs, remain a concern, impacting companies like Apple and prompting discussions about potential interest rate hikes.

The IMF’s chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has endorsed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s move to reduce explicit forward guidance on monetary policy. Gourinchas stated that overly rigid guidance proved costly when inflation surged, as it tied the Fed’s hands. While acknowledging the need for some long-term market guidance, he believes explicit, strong commitments are no longer tenable, suggesting a more flexible approach is appropriate for central banks.

Silver Consumer Electricals, renowned for its pumps and motors, has successfully raised Rs 150 crore through a pre-IPO secondary share sale. A 2.59% stake was sold by a promoter group member to investor Riyaz Suterwala, paving the way for its upcoming initial public offering. With its DRHP filed last August, the Rajkot-based company aims to secure up to Rs 1,400 crore to address debt and enhance corporate operations.

US unemployment claims saw a sharper-than-expected drop last week, signaling continued labor market strength. Despite this positive sign, a rise in continuing claims suggests employers are cautious about hiring, potentially impacting job seekers, especially recent graduates facing competition from AI. The median unemployment duration has also lengthened, indicating a tougher job search for many.

The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This upward revision was largely due to a decrease in imports, which positively impacts GDP calculations. Key drivers of this expansion included investments, exports, government spending, and consumer spending, with the booming Artificial Intelligence sector playing a significant role.

Tokyo’s core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the Bank of Japan to consider further interest rate hikes. While some economists express caution about the extent of these pressures, the central bank is closely monitoring the situation as it navigates policy normalization amidst global economic uncertainties.