Issue of 14th Jul-20th Jul 2025
LEAD ARTICLE
Derivatives Market: Why the Casino Must Thrive with or without Jane Street
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) last week issued a damning preliminary order against Jane Street, a New York-based trading firm, accusing it of orchestrating large, synchronised trades across cash, futures & options markets to manipulate equity index levels. The trades allegedly profited Jane Street handsomely... Read More
CROSSHAIRS
Ever since Vedanta listed in London, Anil Agarwal has carefully crafted an image of a self-made, resilient and socially-conscious leader who clawed his way up from scrap metal trading to helm a global mining empire. It is a seductive story of humble origins, daring bets, resilience,...
BUSINESS
Manufacturing accounted for over half of India’s new project announcements in the first quarter (Q1) of calendar year (CY) 2025, reaching a 10-quarter high of 54% share by value. Total investments stood at Rs2.3 lakh crore, driven by an infrastructure-led push from the government. Reserve Bank...
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MARKET
India's economic narrative presented a dichotomy of progress and persistence. While retail inflation dipped to a 77-month low of 4.1% in June, offering the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) some breathing room, the banking system wrestled with liquidity. Despite a Rs2.3 lakh crore surplus, banks...
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STOCKS
Power Mech Projects Limited (Power Mech), a key engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) player in India’s power sector, is navigating a challenging phase marked by execution delays and lower-than-expected order inflows. Yet, the company remains positioned for medium-term growth, supported by...
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Established in 2013 and headquartered in Kolkata, Baazar Style Retail Ltd (BSRL) is a rapidly growing value fashion retailer with a strong presence across eastern India. As of 31 March 2025, the company operated 214 stores spanning over 1.92mnsqft (million square feet) across 174 cities in nine...
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Diffusion Engineers Limited (DEL) is a small diversified industrial engineering company with a global footprint across more than 30 countries. Headquartered in Nagpur (Maharashtra), DEL provides a range of industrial solutions including wear plates and parts, welding consumables and heavy...
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Senores Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Senores), a research-focused generics manufacturer, reported 86% jump in revenue in FY24-25, driven by robust sales in regulated and emerging markets, while it ramps up expansion plans for sterile injectables in the US and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in...
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The managed office space and co-working industry in India has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a niche concept to a mainstream component of modern business infrastructure. Within this, flexible office spaces have carved out a substantial presence,...
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IPO REVIEW
Anthem Biosciences Ltd (Anthem) is a technology-driven contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) offering fully integrated capabilities across drug discovery, development and commercial manufacturing. It is one of the few Indian companies to offer end-to-end services...
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MUTUAL FUNDS
In June 2025, Asian Paints and Vishal Mega Mart were the most preferred stocks of Indian mutual funds. The net purchases of Asian Paints  were Rs6,377 crore. Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC Bank  were the most sold stocks. The net sales of Tata Consultancy Services  were Rs1,939 crore and...
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CONSUMER ISSUES
The future of technology is arriving faster than most people realise — and it could put our entire digital security system at risk. India’s cyber security agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), along with cybersecurity firm SISA, has warned about a serious new threat:...
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