IPO rules revamp: Mutual funds barred from pre-IPO buys, anchor route open; Sebi pushes transparency, wider participation

Sebi has barred mutual fund schemes from investing in pre-IPO share placements but will allow participation in anchor rounds of public issues, a source told PTI citing the move is intended to improve liquidity and ensure clearer valuation of companies ahead of listing.“We have asked mutual fund schemes not to invest in pre-IPO placement of…

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Donald Trump tariff impact: CBO trims deficit-cut estimate by $1 trillion; revised data, rate changes drive downgrade

The Congressional Budget Office has lowered its projection of how much President Donald Trump’s tariff increases will reduce US budget deficits over the next decade. The non-partisan agency now expects the duties to cut deficits by $3 trillion through 2035, down from the $4 trillion estimated in August, as per news agency Reuters.According to the…

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Pakistan’s economic forecast: GDP could grow 5%-6.5%; IMF flags corruption risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted persistent corruption challenges in Pakistan, warning that systemic weaknesses across state institutions could limit economic growth unless urgent reforms are undertaken, Dawn reported.The IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) is a prerequisite for its executive board to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement, expected next month. The report, as…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for November 21, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations:According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for November 21, 2025 are Fortis Healthcare, and Jio Financial Services. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark indices snapped its two weeks losing streak supported by record low India CPI data and as U.S….

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TCS-TPG joint data venture: $2 billion investment planned for HyperVault AI Data Centres; Tata Group targets AI leadership

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest software exporter, is set to launch a multi-billion dollar joint venture with private equity firm TPG to create AI and sovereign data centres, sources close to the matter said. The move marks a strategic shift for TCS, which has historically favoured a capex-light, organic growth model, as it aims…

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US job market: A solid 119,000 jobs added in September — but details raise concern

The United States finally released its long-awaited September employment data after a seven-week delay caused by the federal government shutdown, showing that employers added 119,000 jobs, more than twice what economists had expected. Though the figure offered a bright headline after weeks of uncertainty, the underlying numbers painted an uneven picture of the job market.Revisions…

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