Bitcoin’s price continues to oscillate sharply as global risk sentiment remains fragile, influenced by shifting monetary expectations and uneven institutional participation. After a brief rally driven by optimism around digital asset adoption, the cryptocurrency has struggled to hold momentum, reflecting broader caution across financial markets. Investors are closely watching central bank signals, liquidity conditions, and fund inflows to determine Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory.

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has approved a substantial $820 million (approximately ₹6,840 crore) investment into its wholly owned leasing subsidiary to accelerate the acquisition of aircraft and related aviation assets. The infusion, structured through a combination of equity and preference shares, marks a notable shift in the airline’s long-standing dependence on operating leases.

Adani Enterprises’ latest stake sale marks a significant step in the conglomerate’s broader strategy to recalibrate capital allocation, strengthen its balance sheet and reinforce investor confidence. The transaction, conducted through a secondary market block deal, reflects a deliberate move to diversify ownership while unlocking value for existing stakeholders. Market observers say the sale could help the group streamline funding for core infrastructure and energy projects while addressing lingering concerns around leverage.

Kotak Mahindra Bank has approved a 5-for-1 stock split, marking a strategic step toward enhancing liquidity and making its shares more accessible to retail investors. Under the plan, each equity share with a face value of Rs. 5 will be subdivided into five shares of Re. 1 each. The move reflects the bank’s intention to widen participation in its shareholder base, particularly after a period of steady market performance. While the split does not alter the bank’s overall valuation, it reduces the price per share and potentially boosts trading volumes.

India’s Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the European Central Bank (ECB) have agreed to begin the implementation phase of linking India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Europe’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS). The initiative aims to enable secure, rapid, and cost-efficient transactions between the two regions, strengthening financial connectivity and enhancing digital commerce. By operationalising this link, both authorities seek to simplify remittance flows, reduce transaction charges, and foster deeper economic engagement.

India’s capital markets are set for a structural shift as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) prepares to include Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in domestic equity indices, marking a significant step toward broadening the investment landscape. The move aligns Indian benchmarks with global standards where REITs are integral components of major indices. By integrating these yield-generating instruments, Sebi aims to improve market representation, enhance liquidity and attract a wider base of institutional and retail investors.

Indian equity benchmarks retreated sharply on Friday as waning expectations of near-term global rate cuts prompted investors to lock in profits after a recent market rebound. The Sensex slid more than 400 points, while the Nifty also closed lower, reflecting heightened caution driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data that could delay monetary easing by the Federal Reserve. Weak global cues, broad-based selling and persistent volatility in mid- and small-cap stocks contributed to the decline.

Walmart’s international division delivered a strong third quarter, supported largely by accelerated growth at Flipkart during its Big Billion Days (BBD) sale. The event, held earlier than usual this year, fueled higher transaction volumes, stronger marketplace activity, and a surge in advertising revenue. International net sales rose to US$33.5 billion, reflecting double-digit expansion.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has initiated a detailed review of regulations governing mutual funds and stockbrokers, aiming to modernize compliance standards and strengthen investor safeguards in an increasingly dynamic marketplace. The reforms under consideration focus on improving transparency, rationalizing operational processes, and tightening oversight of intermediaries. SEBI’s review comes amid rapid growth in retail participation and digital-first investing, prompting the regulator to reassess long-standing norms to ensure they remain relevant.

India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has introduced significant changes to the way mutual funds can participate in companies preparing to go public. Mutual fund schemes are now barred from investing in pre-IPO placements, a move aimed at reducing liquidity risks and ensuring schemes hold only securities that are listed or slated for listing. While curbing this route, SEBI has simultaneously expanded the anchor investor framework, broadening institutional participation and raising the anchor allocation limit.