Demat a/c growth at 11-month low in March

India witnessed an 11-month low in new demat account additions in March, as escalating geopolitical tensions and significant equity market declines dampened investor sentiment and moderated overall growth in FY26. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points New demat account additions in

Gains ahead for Bharti Airtel on multiple triggers, recent correction

Despite a recent dip in share price, Bharti Airtel is strategically positioning itself for future growth through significant investments in its Nxtra data centre business, anticipated tariff hikes, and robust performance in its African operations, alongside efforts to expand its

Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls

Amid escalating global tensions and regulatory shifts, India’s financial markets are witnessing a significant transformation, with bank-backed brokerages poised to reclaim their edge over discount platforms and the IPO pipeline experiencing a notable slowdown. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Bank-backed

IPO pipeline strengthens; 38 cos file draft papers in March

The Indian IPO market is witnessing a remarkable surge in preliminary filings, with 38 companies submitting papers to SEBI in March 2026, signalling robust issuer confidence and strategic regulatory compliance despite prevailing market volatility. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points A

PhonePe temporarily pauses IPO listing process

PhonePe on Monday announced it has temporarily deferred its public market listing process due to the current geopolitical conflicts and market volatility and will resume the listing process once there is some stability in global capital markets. Sameer Nigam, PhonePe’s