Manipal Health Enterprises shares fell sharply on Thursday day after their strong market debut, triggering profit booking. Analysts remain constructive on the company's long-term prospects but advise fresh investors to wait for better entry levels, citing premium valuations, while allotted investors can continue holding with a stop-loss at Rs 620.
Swiggy shares rose after the company unveiled an ambitious FY31 roadmap targeting Rs 10,000 crore in Adjusted EBITDA. It aims to more than triple consolidated GOV to Rs 2.5 lakh crore from Rs 67,734 crore in FY26, driven by food delivery, Instamart and Dineout.
KKR-backed LEAP India raised Rs 371.3 crore through a pre-IPO placement, selling 2.34 crore shares at Rs 159 apiece. The round saw participation from GIC subsidiary Gamnat Pte Ltd, Dymon Asia and promoter-linked Matyas Possessiones. Gamnat received shares worth Rs 280 crore.
SpaceX shares plunged 14% as investors raised concerns over the companys aggressive AI spending plans, despite strong quarterly results. The stock decline coincided with reports of a SpaceX rocket part crashing into the Moon after drifting off course for nearly a year. Analysts drew a metaphorical link between the lunar impact and the companys falling valuation.
Tips Music's Rs 44.5 crore open-market share buyback is expected to support its stock price, according to JM Financial, which reiterated its 'Buy' rating. The brokerage cited strong profitability, healthy revenue and profit growth guidance, shareholder-friendly capital allocation, and over 20% upside despite near-term pressure from higher content investments.
DBS Group announced a robust nine percent increase in net profit for the second quarter, bolstered by a remarkable forty-two percent rise in wealth management fees. Following an exceptional first half, the bank upgraded its full-year guidance. Despite facing margin pressures, overall profit margins showed improvement with a higher return on equity. Additionally, shareholders will benefit from an announced increase in the quarterly dividend.
The Chinese stock market showed minimal fluctuation as gold shares increased, counteracting declines in tech. Meanwhile, Hong Kong faced market pressure as insurer stocks plummeted sharply. Investors are closely monitoring U.S.-China trade relations, with forthcoming trade data expected to shed light on China's economic condition. It is expected that policymakers will keep providing limited support to the softer segments of the economy.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that elevated market leverage and hidden borrowing could amplify volatility, increasing the risk of sudden market disruptions. While he dismissed comparisons with the 2008 financial crisis, Dimon cautioned that geopolitical tensions, fiscal deficits and rising military spending could fuel inflation and unsettle investors.
