The mainboard IPO segment has no new launches this week, but the SME segment remains active. Three SME IPOs are currently ongoing, and three companies will make their market debut, following four listings last week.
In February, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 3.6%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation ticked up to 2.4%. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased compared to the previous month, while Services PMI witnessed a surge.
The unemployment rate rose in February. Foreign institutional investments (FII) and and mutual funds (MF) witnessed outflows during the month. Crude oil prices declined on a MoM basis in February.
The mainboard IPO market will stay inactive for the fourth consecutive week. Four IPOs will open in the SME segment this week, and one is scheduled for listing, following three debuts last week.
The mainboard IPO market will remain inactive for the third straight week. Activity in the SME segment is also slowing, with only one IPO set to open next week. Three IPOs are set for listing this week, while three others made their debut last week.
In January 2025, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 4.3%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation ticked down to 2.3%. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased compared to the previous month, while services PMI witnessed a decline.
The unemployment rate rose marginally in January 2025. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) and and mutual funds (MF) witnessed outflows during the month. Crude oil prices rose on a MoM basis in January 2025.
In December 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to a four-month low of 5.2%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation ticked up to 2.4%. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined marginally compared to the previous month, while services PMI increased.
The unemployment rate fell in December 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) and mutual funds (MF) witnessed outflows during the month. Crude oil prices rose on a MoM basis in December.
In November 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to 5.5% from a 14-month high of 6.2% in the previous month, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation fell to 1.9%. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased compared to the previous month.
The unemployment rate fell in November 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FIIs) and mutual funds (MFs) witnessed outflows during the month. Crude oil prices fell on a MoM basis in November.
In October 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.2%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation accelerated further to 2.4%. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased compared to the previous month.
The unemployment rate picked up in October 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) witnessed an outflow during the month, while mutual funds (MF) saw an inflow. Crude oil prices rose on a MoM basis in October.
In September 2024, the total number of passengers carried by Indian domestic airlines increased 6.4% YoY to 130.3 lakh. Total departures by scheduled carriers increased by 2.6% YoY to 86,275.
In September 2024, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to the highest level in the past nine months to 5.5%, while Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation accelerated to 1.8%. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined compared to the previous month.
The unemployment rate fell in September 2024. Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) witnessed inflows for the fourth consecutive month, while mutual funds (MF) saw an outflow for the second consecutive month. Crude oil prices fell on a MoM basis to the lowest level in the past six months.
In September 2024, private insurers sold 8.7 lakh policies, while LIC sold 23.5 lakh schemes. The first-year premium for private insurers grew by 16.4% YoY to Rs 14,651 crore. Meanwhile, LIC's first-year premium increased to Rs 20,369.3 crore, but its market share contracted by 80 bps YoY.
In August 2024, the total value of credit card transactions continued the trend from July, and increased by 13.2% YoY, reaching Rs 1.7 lakh crore. Concurrently, the number of outstanding credit cards also grew, by 15.6% YoY. Private sector banks saw a 15.5% YoY rise in the value of transactions.
Retail sales in the auto industry fell by 9.3% YoY in September 2024, reaching 17.2 lakh units. Two-wheeler retail sales decreased by 8.5% YoY to around 12 lakh units, while car sales plunged by 18.8% YoY to 2.8 lakh units.
Every segment except tractors and three-wheelers recorded a YoY decrease during this period.
In September, automobile wholesales of listed companies grew by 14.3% YoY to 17.8 lakh units. Exports increased by 16.2% YoY to 2.9 lakh units. Domestic two-wheeler wholesales of listed companies increased by 21% YoY to 13.3 lakh units, while passenger vehicles increased marginally by 0.1% YoY to 2.4 lakh units.
In August 2024, private insurers sold 7.6 lakh policies, while LIC sold 16.4 lakh schemes. The first-year premium for private insurers grew by 6.7% YoY to Rs 13,335 crore. Meanwhile, LIC's first-year premium increased to Rs 19,309.1 crore, with its market share expanding by 580 bps YoY.
In August 2024, the total number of passengers carried by Indian domestic airlines increased 5.7% YoY to 131.3 lakh. Total departures by scheduled carriers increased by 3% YoY to 88,675.