Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma is calling for regulatory and technology reforms to streamline India’s IPO process. His push centers on using CBDC, the central bank backed digital rupee, for IPO settlements—potentially shortening transaction timelines and enabling real-time fund transfers instead of relying on slower settlement cycles.
ONDC’s ride has reportedly hit a speed bump, raising questions about how quickly the network can regain momentum. Analysts point to a tough mix of needs: more capital, active buyer-side app participation, stronger industry partnerships, and policy nudges to rebuild user interest. The focus now shifts to whether leadership tied to Paytm can revive traction and trust.
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Indian markets closed slightly lower, with financials and IT dragging Nifty and Sensex. But action was stock-specific, as Paytm, Sudeep Pharma, M&M, Reliance Infrastructure, GAIL and GMDC saw sharp swings. The catalysts ranged from upgrades and new listings to tariff moves and profit-booking, underscoring how headlines—not the broader market—drove trading.
Adani Green, Ixigo, Paytm and other heavyweight stocks saw sharp, unusual moves on Friday as markets slipped under broad-based selling. While the overall sentiment weakened, investors rotated toward select shares, driving notable gains and losses across the spotlight watchlist. The day underscored how quickly trading momentum can diverge from the market trend.
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