Market Insights

GMP Isn't Analysis: How to Actually Read an IPO Before You Apply

Two IPOs opened this week, and one number is getting all the attention: GMP. Here's why that's the wrong number to trust, and the six checks that actually matter before you apply — walked through live using Molbio Diagnostics and Milky Mist.

How to Evaluate an IPO Before You Apply -

IPO season is back in full swing. Before you apply for the next big listing, here's a practical framework for evaluating it — beyond the buzz and the grey market premium.

RBI MPC August 2026: Repo Rate Likely Unchanged as Inflation and Crude Oil Risks Loom

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day August meeting this week, with the decision due August 5. Economists are near-unanimous that the repo rate holds at 5.25% — but sticky inflation, expensive crude, and a hawkish Fed are keeping the central bank cautious. Here's the full breakdown, and what it means for your EMIs, FDs, and portfolio.

NSE's New Closing Auction Unsettles Traders — Again — on Nifty Expiry Day

Two trading sessions in, and India's new Closing Auction Session is already living up to its reputation for late-day surprises. After a 200-point Nifty jump on debut day, Tuesday's weekly options expiry saw another sharp swing — this time to the downside. Here's what's driving it:

Closing Auction Session (CAS): What Changes From August 3, 2026

From August 3, 2026, India will calculate stock closing prices in a new way. SEBI's Closing Auction Session replaces the old 30-minute average method with a short auction. Here's a simple breakdown of what changes and when.

PaRRVA Is Live: What Every SEBI-Registered Research Analyst Needs to Know

SEBI has switched on PaRRVA, the new agency that verifies past performance claims for Research Analysts, Investment Advisers, and algo providers. With a firm 3-month enrollment window and a 2-year cutover to verified-only data, here's what regulated entities need to do right now.

AI in Stock Research: What SEBI Wants You to Know Before Trusting a Recommendation

As AI tools creep into stock research, SEBI has stepped in with a disclosure requirement. Here's why that matters before you trust an AI-assisted recommendation.

FII vs. DII: Who's Really Driving the Market?

FIIs selling while DIIs keep buying has become a familiar pattern in Indian markets. Here's what's actually behind it, and how much weight retail investors should give it.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close: Sensex Falls 364 Pts, Nifty Ends Below 23,900 as Crude Oil Prices Surge

Indian benchmark indices extended their losing streak to a fourth straight session on Thursday, with the Sensex closing 364 points lower and the Nifty settling at 23,869.60, as realty, chemical, and oil & gas stocks led the decline amid rising crude oil prices tied to US-Iran tensions.

How to Verify a SEBI-Registered Advisor: What veri5 by KuberHunt Actually Does

Before you follow a stock tip or join a paid trading group, one question matters more than any other: is this advisor actually SEBI-registered? veri5 answers that in seconds — using nothing but the official SEBI registry.

Understanding the Structural and Financial Impact of Corporate Actions

Dividends, stock splits, bonus issues, and demergers all change the shape of your holding — not always its value. Here's how each one actually works, with a real 2025 Tata Motors demerger example.

SBI Funds Management IPO Listing: Strong Debut And What It Means for Investors

SBI Funds Management, India's largest asset management company, made its stock market debut on July 21 with a strong listing premium. Here's a recap of the numbers and what this listing tells long-term investors about the AMC space and SBI's broader stake-sale strateg

SEBI's CeFCoM Explained: How Advisory Fee Payments Now Work

SEBI's CeFCoM channels advisory fees through traceable bank rails instead of cash or personal accounts — here's how the mechanism works, who actually runs it, and why it's still optional rather than mandatory.

Reliance Q1 FY27 Results: O2C Powers a Beat, Jio IPO Moves Into Focus

RIL's Q1 FY27 print beat Street estimates on revenue, EBITDA, and core profit, led by a standout O2C quarter — even as headline net profit fell 22% YoY on a high base from last year's one-off investment gain.

Vikram-1 Launched: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What's Next for India's Private Space Sector

On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 became India's first privately developed rocket to reach orbit, placing multiple payloads into a nearly 450-km Low Earth Orbit under Mission Aagaman. Here's what happened, why it's historic, and what it means for India's space ambitions going forward.

SBI Funds Management IPO: What the ₹2.97 Lakh Crore Demand Actually Tells You

India's largest asset manager just wrapped up one of 2026's most closely watched IPOs. We break down the subscription numbers, the grey market premium trend, and the real story behind the ₹9,800+ crore issue — without the hype.

Commodity Trading in India: Options & Futures Risk Parameters

Commodities (Gold, Silver, Crude Oil) diversify portfolios because they react to global macro trends and geopolitics rather than corporate earnings. Beginners can manage high volatility safely by trading micro-futures or options (which cap losses to the premium paid) instead of standard futures. Success relies on applying technical tools—like support/resistance zones, momentum indicators, and the gold-to-silver ratio—tailored to each asset's specific global drivers.

What SEBI's Common Advertisement Code Could Mean for Investors

SEBI's proposed Common Advertisement Code isn't just a compliance exercise for brokers and advisers — it directly changes what you'll see, and can trust, in financial advertising. Here's what it means for you as an investor.

Q1 FY27 Earnings Kickoff: Navigating the Gap Between Revenue Growth and Shrinking Margins

The Q1 FY27 earnings season is underway, and the early numbers tell two different stories: strong headline revenue growth, and margins that are quietly getting squeezed. Here's what TCS, HCL Technologies, and CRISIL's latest data reveal.

Gift Nifty Gap-Down: How the US-Iran Conflict Escalation Hit Indian Stock Markets on July 13, 2026

Indian markets opened sharply lower on July 13, 2026 after fresh US-Iran military strikes reignited fears of a Strait of Hormuz shutdown, sending Brent crude surging past $79/barrel. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both gapped down before staging a partial intraday recovery. Here's the full breakdown of what moved the market and what to watch next.