Trading volumes in unlisted shares plunge up to 70 percent

Investor interest in unlisted shares has declined sharply, pushing trading volumes down by as much as 70 percent. Lower prices and fewer new offerings have contributed to the slowdown. Activity remains steady for some popular companies, though demand has weakened in certain sectors.

The drop reflects reduced appetite among investors for shares not listed on public exchanges. Market observers link the trend to softer valuations and limited supply of fresh issues entering the segment. Sectors such as defence and hospitality have seen particularly noticeable softening in buyer interest.

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Illustration of Middle East tensions causing stock market drops, oil price spikes, and investor flight to US dollar.
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Middle East conflict fuels global market volatility and oil price surge

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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, have triggered a slide in Asian shares and a surge in oil prices. Investors are turning to the US dollar for safety amid fears of prolonged energy cost increases and inflation. While emerging markets face short-term losses, experts see long-term resilience.

Escalating tensions in West Asia and volatility in equity markets are prompting Indian companies to delay their initial public offerings. Firms are opting to wait for more stable conditions rather than proceed with potentially lower valuations. This cautious stance reflects concerns about subdued investor interest in the secondary market.

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Indian stock markets have staged a cautious rebound following a sharp sell-off in March. The rally, driven by short covering and domestic institutional buying, faces skepticism amid ongoing foreign investor sales. Traders are waiting for clarity on the West Asia conflict before further commitments.

Crude oil prices surpassing $100 have erased Rs 20 lakh crore from Indian equity markets this week, amid escalating Iran conflict. The rupee hit a record low as foreign institutional investors continued selling, intensifying the downturn. Experts suggest the panic could present long-term buying opportunities.

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Following initial market shocks from West Asia conflict, Indian equities saw major foreign investor outflows and remain volatile amid rising oil prices. FPIs withdrew $751.4 million on March 2—the largest daily pullout in four months—with markets resuming post-Holi holiday on March 4 under continued pressure.

Seoul shares ended flat on Friday as investors bought defense and shipbuilding stocks to offset declines in major tech shares amid Middle East tensions. The benchmark KOSPI edged down 0.18 point to close at 6,475.63. The South Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

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Asian stocks experienced a slight retreat from their recent peaks following a downturn in Wall Street markets. The decline was influenced by a subdued investor response to Nvidia's latest earnings report. Despite the pullback, Asian equities have outperformed global benchmarks throughout the year.

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