Retail Investors

Alpine Texworld IPO price band is ₹100-105, with subscriptions from July 14-16. The firm aims to raise funds for expansion, including investments in a weaving unit and debt repayment, boosting its financial stability in the textile sector.

The Laser Power & Infra IPO will open for subscription on 9 July and close on 13 July, with a price band of ₹203 to ₹214. The company seeks to raise ₹742 crore, primarily for debt repayment and corporate purposes.

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan offer Indian investors exposure to some of the world's best-performing markets. While direct investing is legally permitted under the LRS framework, the practical ease of access varies considerably across markets.

Experts suggest that investors with a 3-5 year horizon may consider investing in Nifty IT Index Funds through the SIP approach, while those seeking short-term returns or lower volatility may prefer to stay on the sidelines until there is greater clarity on AI-led growth and technology spending.

Liotech Industries IPO runs from June 17 to June 19, priced at ₹321 per share. Investors can apply for a minimum of 800 shares. The issue is 50% for retail and 50% for non-institutional investors, with an estimated listing price of ₹372 due to grey market premium.

FPI selling in BFSI may trigger market volatility, but disciplined asset allocation and diversification can help investors manage risk, stay invested and build long-term wealth steadily.

SpaceX allocated a record 20% of its IPO shares for retail investors, driving strong first-day trading. Experts felt that retail buying was what pushed SpaceX shares 19% on their first day of trading.

Susan Electricals India IPO is open from 11 June to 15 June, with shares debuting on 18 June. The price band is ₹120-127, requiring a minimum investment of ₹2.54 lakh. The IPO has strong demand, with 3.93x subscription on day one.

Government securities (G-Secs) are debt instruments issued by the RBI on behalf of the central and state governments to raise funds from investors. These securities can be purchased in the primary market during government auctions or in the secondary market.