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Stock market is crashing, yet IPOs attract billions: What’s happening here?

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Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested $1 billion (Rs 9,676 crore) in IPOs in September even as they sold $4.8 billion (Rs 45,537 crore) worth of listed equities, the highest monthly outflow since April 2026, when they withdrew $6.7 billion (Rs 63,167 crore). So, amid rising crude oil prices and US bond yields, why are investors exiting stocks but retaining interest in IPOs? Let’s understand: from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/xHRD9kA >

FPIs pull out Rs 44,166 crore from Indian equities in October so far

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Rs 10 lakh investment, different explanations: why ITAT deleted tax addition and Rs 2 lakh penalty

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The dispute arose after the income tax department received information about an investment of Rs 11.25 lakh made by a man with a wealth management firm. The assessing officer accepted that Rs 1.25 lakh had been paid by cheque, but the source of the remaining Rs 10 lakh, was questioned. Before considering the tax dispute, the tribunal had to address the delay in filing the appeals from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/1ruOEZb >

PERM freeze: Indian IT stocks rally, but talent exodus looms

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Perfect storm: Sensex slips amid rising oil, bond yields

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Brent crude prices surged to over $105 per barrel, affecting the Indian stock market negatively. The Sensex dropped 1,045 points, significantly impacting investor wealth by Rs 10 lakh crore. Foreign portfolio investors sold stocks worth approximately Rs 13,000 crore, marking a high level of outflows. The ongoing market decline has led to a nine-week losing streak, which could become the longest on record. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3TXEl95 >

GST Council scraps tax officers' arrest powers, eases refund rules

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The GST Council has proposed major procedural changes to enhance business operations and tax compliance. These reforms aim to streamline registration, refunds, and input tax credit processes while lowering compliance costs. Additionally, the council will remove officers' powers for arrests under the GST framework. Processing of refunds will be expedited, with a goal to resolve claims within three days. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ty71iFG >

US sanctions Indian firms, individuals as Iran oil crackdown widens

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On Thursday, the United States targeted two Mumbai-based companies over their alleged oil trade involvement with Iran. The sanctions affected five Indian nationals connected to SSPL Solutions Private Limited and Samudra Marine Services Private Limited. These measures are part of a broader crackdown on Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast'. The U.S. government aims to curb Iranian oil revenues fueling military and cyber activities. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/U2HoMrw >