Market Bizzz

Leitner believes investors should remain open to new ideas and recognise that markets can challenge even experienced participants.

Avenue Supermarts has achieved an impressive 18.4% growth in standalone revenue for the second quarter of 2026, totaling Rs 19,206.18 crore, a substantial rise from Rs 16,218.79 crore compared to the same period last year. This also reflects a 4.7% increase from the preceding quarter’s revenue of Rs 18,343.49 crore.

Sebi is actively investigating position limits for non-agricultural contracts to improve market liquidity and depth. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has highlighted the importance of phased physical settlement for agricultural commodities. The organization is focused on addressing structural issues and increasing technology integration in commodity markets. Furthermore, Sebi plans to expand its educational outreach through Project Jagrook to better inform market participants.

US equities have largely remained strong, aided by robust earnings growth driven by the AI capital expenditure cycle. Rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions, however, are beginning to impact investor sentiment negatively. Analysts are concerned about the sustainability of the AI capex cycle and its expected returns. Additionally, there is a realization that G7 government bonds are entering a structural bear market.

Investor sentiment towards large-cap stocks is currently apathetic, despite improved valuations in the market. Retail investors are increasingly enthusiastic about mid- and small-cap stocks, enjoying recent positive developments in those sectors. The ongoing West Asia conflict and declining stock prices contribute to investor despair among large caps. Meanwhile, small and mid-cap sectors attract retail investors due to their potential for quick returns.

Bajaj Finance intends to raise ₹17,500 crore through share sales and warrants to fuel its growth. The company’s board approved plans for ₹11,700 crore via a qualified institutional placement and ₹5,800 crore through warrants for its promoter. A shareholder meeting will be convened to approve the proposed QIP. This marks the first major fundraising effort since the previous capital raise in November 2023.

India’s 10-year benchmark bond yields have surged to 7.21%, reaching their highest point in two and a half years. With oil prices continuing to soar and an anticipated rate hike, analysts predict these yields could escalate to 7.50% if the Reserve Bank of India enacts a 25 basis point increase. A substantial bond issuance is on the horizon, adding complexity to the supply-demand landscape.

Gold prices are poised for their second consecutive weekly decline, driven by the strengthening US dollar and escalating Treasury yields. Investors are keenly anticipating vital US payroll figures that could sway the Federal Reserve’s future policy decisions. Current predictions suggest only a 25% probability of a rate increase this month, which is a shift from previous projections.

Asian stock markets dipped as investors navigated through the turbulence of bond and currency fluctuations. Elevated oil prices, driven by military strains in the Gulf region, added to the market’s unease. Speculations around high US Treasury yields and fiscal instability in Europe, especially concerning French bonds, also weighed heavily. Furthermore, traders keep a close eye on upcoming US job data that may sway Federal Reserve policy.

The Rs 405 crore public issue was a book-built offering comprising a fresh issue of 87.65 lakh shares worth Rs 355 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 12.35 lakh shares aggregating to Rs 50 crore.