Tax Refund Spike Explained Before Elections

Poland military aid to Ukraine expands as Warsaw prepares its 48th package worth $214 million, including armored vehicles and defense support.

In order to create a tax refund spike bonanza that will arrive in Americans’ bank accounts well in advance of the November elections, Republicans and President Trump crafted their tax cuts just for this occasion. Tax Refund Strategy Ahead of Elections The yearly tax-filing season, which began on Monday, is expected to generate an additional … Read more

Social Commerce 2.0: Why Gen Z in India Is Driving the Comeback

Social Commerce 2026 powered by creators and platforms for seamless shopping

In India, social commerce is making a comeback after a painful initial wave as younger consumers increasingly use feeds, videos, and artists instead of search bars. Social Commerce Makes a Comeback in India Two people acquainted with the situation informed Mint that Fundamentum-backed Wishlink is in negotiations to fund ₹20–25 million from both current and … Read more

Marico purchases 4700BC for ₹226.8 crore from PVR INOX

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Leading multiplex operator PVR INOX announced on Monday that it has sold its premium snacking business, which operated under the 4700BC brand, to domestic FMCG giant Marico in an all-cash transaction worth ₹226.8 crore. PVR INOX divests 4700BC in strategic FMCG deal According to a regulatory update from the Bijli family-promoted company, the board of … Read more

Union Budget 2026: M&A Tax Concerns

Defense Budget 2026 allocates ₹7.8 lakh crore to boost border security and military modernization

Tax clarity has become just as important as tax rates as India attempts to maintain transaction momentum in the face of global uncertainties. Tax certainty and deal momentum ahead of Budget 2026 Budget 2026 coincides with a period in the M&A ecosystem where tax certainty, dispute risk, and execution timeliness are progressively influencing deal structuring. … Read more

Nifty Market Volatility Ahead of Budget

Grover Jewells' shares surpass gray market predictions by listing at a 9% premium to the SME IPO price. On February 11, Grover Jewells' shares made a modest debut on the stock market, going up to Rs 96 per on the NSE Emerge platform. This is a premium of almost 9% above the Rs 88 IPO price per share. With a market valuation of Rs 139.27 crore, the company made its debut on the stock exchanges. Grey market estimates versus listing premium: The listing premium has greatly exceeded grey market expectations, even with the market's lackluster beginning. The company's unlisted shares were trading flat at the IPO price of Rs 88 with no grey market premium (GMP) prior to listing. When the IPO was up for public bidding from February 4 to February 6, the site's quoted GMP was close to 3 percent. The company's unlisted shares were trading at 0 GMP over the IPO price, according to IPO Watch as well. Grover Jewells IPO: Grover Jewells, a gold jewelry manufacturer situated in Delhi, went public in order to generate Rs 33.83 crore by issuing 38.44 lakh shares at a price range of Rs 83–88 each. With a minimum investment of Rs 1.41 lakh, investors could bid for 1,600 shares, and then in multiples. The IPO received over 19 subscriptions between February 4 and February 6, indicating that investors were quite interested in it throughout its three days of public bidding. With approximately 38 bookings of their allotted allocation, non-institutional investors (NII) shown the highest level of interest in the IPO. Qualified institutional buyers (QIB) and retail sections were reserved 11 times and 16 times, respectively. Working capital will be the primary use of the IPO proceeds, with the remaining sum going toward general business needs.

When stock markets reopen on Tuesday, coinciding with the weekly expiration of index options, the benchmark Nifty may experience significant price movements. Market Outlook Ahead of the Union Budget In the week leading up to the Union budget on February 1st, which was shortened by the Republic Day vacation on Monday, there are conflicting opinions … Read more