Wednesday, September 09
A large volume of pre-listing shareholder lock-ins is set to expire over the next quarter, potentially influencing stock market activity. According to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities, between August 25 and November 27, 2025, as many as 57 companies will see their lock-ins lifted. The total value of these shares stands at nearly USD 20 billion.Nuvama noted that this figure represents the total lock-up opening shares but clarified that not all of these shares may hit the secondary market, as a sizable portion is held by promoters and groups who may not sell immediately.The brokerage stated that its analysis covers both promoter and non-promoter holdings for businesses listed up to August 20, 2025.The upcoming unlocks span multiple sectors, marking a busy period for IPO lock-in expi
In today’s fast-paced startup world, where founders are often caught in the chase for growth, Ankit Agarwal, Founder & CEO of InsuranceDekho, finds his anchor in mindfulness.From early morning gratitude rituals to timeless lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, Agarwal shares how these practices shape his clarity, resilience, and leadership style, helping him scale with both intent and purpose. Edited excerpts –Q) Your mornings seem like a sacred space. How has your gratitude practice shaped your mindset as a founder and leader?A) I’ve always believed in the saying, “The early bird catches the worm,” both literally and figuratively. My mornings start early, often by 4:30 or 5 AM, and that quiet time is sacred. It’s the one part of my day that’s completely mine.I begin with grati
The Indian market ended the week on a positive note, with the Nifty50 closing with gains of about 1% for the week ended August 22, marking the second consecutive week of advances.However, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to remain net sellers. Data up to August 23 shows FIIs sold equities worth Rs 25,564 crore this month, taking total selling in 2025 so far (till August 23) to Rs 1,57,440 crore.Last week’s forecast highlighted August 21–22 as critical dates for a potential market trend shift. The call played out perfectly: the index made a swing high on August 21, and a sharp reversal unfolded on August 22, validating the time–price confluence setup.Intraday precisionThe week also demonstrated the effectiveness of intraday time clusters, which helped capture market sw
India’s hospital sector continues to deliver robust growth, supported by sustained demand, capacity expansion, and operational efficiencies.Over the past five years, the sector has clocked a healthy revenue CAGR of 16.5% and EBITDA CAGR of 26%, reflecting resilience and improving fundamentals.In 1QFY26, revenue rose 16% YoY, driven by higher patient volumes and realizations per patient. Average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB) grew 9.5% YoY, with a two-year CAGR of 7.4%.The sector is expanding capacity at an 8% CAGR, with 14,000 new beds expected between FY25–27, a 35% increase over FY25 levels. EBITDA margins remain stable at 23%, supported by scale, improved case mix, and strategic pricing. Despite pressures from new hospitals, EBITDA per bed grew 11% YoY in 1QFY26.Growth is fueled b
The central government has appointed Anish Dayal Singh, a retired IPS officer and former Director General of the CRPF, as Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his new role, 60-year-old Singh will report directly to NSA Ajit Doval. Who Is Anish Dayal Singh?Anish Dayal Singh is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Manipur cadre. He was serving as the Director General of the CRPF since January 1, 2024. Singh was born in 1964 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. After being selected for the Indian Police Service in 1988, he completed training as a police officer at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy located in Hyderabad.Singh's career milestonesSingh, an IPS officer of 1988 batch from the Manipur cadre, led the Central Reser
