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Nearly 300 companies have debuted on the bourses in the 10 years to FY23, according to experts. An interesting trend that was observed in the IPOs that came this year is that the fresh issue as a percentage of total issue size is at 48% which is highest in the last 8 years, according to Edelweiss Mutual Fund. According to the fund house's chief Radhika Gupta, revival in domestic demand, high-capacity utilization, and improving consumer sentiments mean that more companies will be confident to go public. «Many firms are raising money for capex which is a positive sign. This capex will result in incremental sales for the next 3-5 years,» Gupta said. In the past week, five companies, including Tata Technologies, came out with their IPOs that garnered a record Rs 2.6 lakh crore in application amount. «The huge appetite for equities stems from the confidence that investors have in the India growth story and the large universe of fast-growing, well-managed companies, which are expected to deliver good profits,» said Mahavir Lunawat, Managing Director, Pantomath Capital Advisors Even after a deluge of IPOs this year, the pipeline ahead is equally strong with 77 DRHPs filed, 29 of which are approved while the rest await approval.

Neeraj Chopra said that he will try to win a medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics. While speaking to the reporters, Neeraj said that he is working hard for the 2024 Olympics which will take place in Paris. He added that he will give his best in the upcoming multi-sport event since the opportunity comes every four years. The Asian Games gold medalist further added that he just wants to make the country proud and not think about the result. «I am practising well for it.

Real estate company Saya Group on Sunday said it will infuse Rs 4,000 crore over the next three years in its projects in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The development includes 2.33 million square feet commercial area where it will invest Rs 2,500 crore besides Rs 1,500 crore in luxury high-end residential project in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of a politician in connection with the theft of over 200 million naira (approximately $246,153) from Patricia Technologies’ crypto wallet. 

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks as "horrendous" and emphasized the global nature of terrorism, urging collective action against it. Speaking to ANI, Gilon stressed the disruption caused by such events, likening the attackers' aim to that of Hamas, stating, "Their aim is not only to kill but also to create panic." Gilon also echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on terrorism, affirming Israel's unwavering support for India in combating this menace. He underscored the imperative for countries to unite unequivocally in the fight against terrorism, asserting, "When you come to fight terrorism, there are no ifs or buts." Also Read | Remembering 26/11: 15 years on since the terror attack – all you need to know "We are telling the Indians, like India is always standing with Israel, more recently but always.

Men in Blue were heartbroken in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad when the Aussies beat them by 6 wickets. However, it seems that the cricketing fraternity has found a new fascination with the death-over batting of left-handed batsman Rinku Singh. The 26-year-old has shown his ability to bat in the death overs during his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, but his innings in the T20 format for India have impressed everyone.

capex, which during the first half of FY24 rose to a record 35 per cent, Icra Ratings Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said. To maintain their Budget estimates, 21 states — whose capex and other macro data is available — will have to ensure that the capex run run rate is maintained at 28 per cent in the second half, which is unlikely, since model code of conduct is likely to take effect in the March quarter before the general elections, Nayar said.

Natural gas prices remain under pressure weighed down by record production, high inventory levels, and worries over industrial and heating demand. Prices at the key NYMEX futures platform currently traded at a one-month low. However, it has been broadly choppy inside the $3.6 — 2 MMBtu levels throughout this year.

UN climate talks, there have been mounting concerns regarding the implications that global warming is having on people's health. The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the urgency, citing extreme heat, air pollution, and the surge in deadly infectious diseases as critical threats to human well-being. Central to the WHO's assertion is the necessity to cap global warming within the confines of the Paris Agreement, limiting the rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its second winter, a growing number of Russian soldiers want out, audio intercepts obtained and verified by The Associated Press indicate. Russian soldiers speak in shorthand of 200s to mean dead, 300s to mean wounded. The urge to flee has become common enough that they also talk of 500s — people who refuse to fight. These conversations also show clearly how the war has progressed, from the professional soldiers who initially powered Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion to men from all walks of life compelled to serve in grueling conditions. The verified the identities of people in the calls by speaking with relatives and soldiers — some of whom are still at war in Ukraine — and researching open-source material linked to the phone numbers used by the soldiers.

26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Bais and Shinde offered floral tributes at the martyrs' memorial located within the Police Commissioner Office premises in South Mumbai. Senior police officials and family members of the fallen policemen also paid their respects to the martyrs.

MintGenie, Agarwal said that investors must regularly review their mutual fund holdings. Many investors end up subscribing to IPOs based on the brand value however it is necessary to evaluate the following factors before investing in a company: Overvaluation in IPOs is surely a concern as it can lead to unrealistic expectations and subsequent market corrections which could erode investor wealth, especially retail investors. Investors should be cautious and conduct thorough research to understand the true value of the company against its market price.

National Capital Region (NCR) has been steadily experiencing a worsening pollution situation for the past nine days. Delhi's air quality fell into the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 389, as reported by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India). PM 10 levels stood at 393 and PM 2.5 stood 236, both of which are much higher than the safe limit.

Air Quality Index (AQI) recording of 393. As per the official data recorded at 7:00 am on Sunday, an AQI of 433 was recorded at Ananad Vihar and 434 at Ashok Vihar. Similarly, the AQI at Bawana stood at 437, while Jahangirpuri registered an AQI of 450, all falling into the severe category. The AQI at the ITO in Delhi was recorded at 382 (very poor), while the IGI airport logged an AQI of 360 (very poor). The Air Quality Index from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', 100 to 200 'moderate', 200 to 300 'poor', 300 to 400 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above 'severe'. Following a significant improvement in the overall AQI in the national capital last week, the CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) revoked the restrictions that were imposed under GRAP 4, permitting trucks and buses except for BS-3 and BS-4 petrol and diesel vehicles to enter the city and lifting the ban on ongoing construction activities. Restrictions under stages 1 to 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), however, remained in place.

BRS and AIMIM rivals in his home pitch Jubilee Hills as Congress candidate in the Telangana assembly elections. Azharuddin, now 60, is no newcomer to the electoral battles.

Maheshwaram, Siddipet, Dubbak, Secunderabad Sitting cross-legged in the porch of her modest home on the outskirts of Dubbak town in Telangana’s Siddipet district, MD Habeeda is rolling bidi after bidi with the deftness of years of experience, arranging them in a pile in a winnow she balances on her lap. Despite doing it for about three decades, the remuneration remains meagre. “If I roll 1,000 bidis, I get Rs 200.

Hyderabad, you can’t miss the pink billboards dotting the city. They overlook busy streets and flyovers.

tribal MLAs, including ministers, have met Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga in Aizawl and sought his intervention to solve the ethnic crisis in Manipur. These MLAs including ministers are demanding separate administration.

Telangana Assembly polls next week, the Election Commission (EC) has issued an «advisory» to Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for his controversial remarks against the Congress leadership, asking him to follow the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct in «letter and spirit». On October 30, Rao had made certain threatening remarks against the Congress leadership in the Banswada constituency of the southern state following an attack on a member of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), led by him. A National Students' Union of India (NSUI) leader had approached the poll panel against Rao. «You are hereby advised to follow the provisions of the MCC in letter and spirit,» the advisory read.

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: The state of Rajasthan voted to elect representatives to their 200-member Legislative Assembly on Saturday 25 November. The state registered more than 68 per cent voter turnout by 5 pm on Saturday. Rajasthan Assembly Elections passed off peacefully barring a few stray incidents of violence.

Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, achieved a historic feat by becoming the quickest player in Premier League history to score 50 goals. Surpassing Andrew Cole's previous record of 65 games, Haaland reached this milestone in just 48 games. His accomplishment came during City's Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday when he scored with his left foot in the 27th minute, assisted by Nathan Aké.