In 1991, the BSE Sensex comprised 30 of India's largest listed companies. Today, only six of those companies remain in the benchmark index. This isn't just a story about companies being replaced; it reflects how India's economy has transformed over the past 35 years. As industries evolved, new market leaders emerged while others faded from […]
The Indian IPO market has maintained strong momentum, making it an important space for investors seeking both listing gains and long term wealth creation. This update analyzes 394 Mainboard IPOs and FPOs listed between July 2020 and June 2026, offering insights into listing performance, retail returns, and a robust pipeline of over 218 companies awaiting […]
Published: March 9, 2026 | Last Update: March 10, 15:34 IST | War Day: 11 The Iran war isn't distant. It's reshaping portfolios NOW aviation shareholders losing to defence, autos to gold, refiners to upstream oil. Every day someone captures opportunity or suffers loss. At Lakshmishree, we've navigated 60,000+ investors through 31 years of crises. […]
The Steel Executives Federation of India (SEFI) has called on the Ministry of Steel to merge several state-run steel companies, including Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited (FSNL), and the Nagarnar steel plant, with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), in a move aimed at creating a mega public sector undertaking. […]
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has introduced a new regulation to standardize price discovery during the pre-opening session for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Effective immediately, the NSE will implement a 90% cap over the issue price during the special pre-open session for SME IPOs. In a circular issued […]
Ashok Leyland is set to unveil its first vehicle scrappage facility, operating under a franchise model. The company has entered into an agreement with a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). "This positions Ashok Leyland strategically on our path to circularity and reducing our environmental impact," the company's annual report for FY24 stated. Additionally, the Hinduja […]
To encourage small investors to participate in the securities market, SEBI has raised the limit for the basic service demat account (BSDA) from ₹2 lakh to ₹10 lakh. These new guidelines will start on September 1, as stated by SEBI in a circular. Increasing the limit for the value of securities in a BSDA aims […]
The Indian rupee plunged to a historic low against the US dollar, closing at 83.57 on Wednesday. This depreciation underscores ongoing economic challenges and a strengthening US dollar which has significantly impacted emerging markets. The Indian currency's slide past the 83.50 mark was driven by multiple factors. Persistent inflationary pressures, elevated crude oil prices, and […]
BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the Nifty 50 index in Japan. The move aims to provide Japanese investors with broader exposure to India's equity market, reflecting the increasing globalization of Indian financial markets. The BlackRock Nifty 50 ETF will be traded on the Tokyo Stock […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is planning significant regulatory adjustments aimed at mitigating the risks associated with derivative trading. This move comes in response to a surge in trading activities, particularly in the options market, which saw a record 108 billion contracts traded globally in 2023, with 78% of these on Indian […]
