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Vikram Solar’s IPO, oversubscribed an extraordinary 143 times, has become emblematic of India’s green equity appetite. The ₹1,500 crore raise reflects both investor optimism and the government’s manufacturing push through the PLI scheme for solar PVs. Half the allocation went to institutions, 35% to retail investors—ensuring wide market participation. Grey market premiums hinted at quick listing gains, but the deeper story lies in policy. IPO proceeds will fund expansion into high-efficiency mono PERC and bifacial module manufacturing, directly supporting India’s plan to reduce dependence on Chinese imports. “The oversubscription validates the Make in India story,” said a Delhi brokerage analyst. “Investors want exposure to domestic champions aligned with national strategy.” Chall...

Newscript, August 5, 2025 By Pallab Bhattacharya Introduction A silence hung over India’s financial markets the morning after President Donald Trump’s announcement. Then came the tremor. Starting August 7, Indian exports to the United States—worth nearly $87 billion—will be slapped with a blanket 25% tariff, a fourfold jump from the average 2024 rate. From artisanal shawls in Kashmir to iPhones assembled in Chennai, the imposition cuts across every sector of India's export machinery. What’s at stake is not just commerce—but a hard-won strategic equation that has defined India–US relations for over three decades. This is not the first time trade has been weaponised by Washington. But for India, the timing is unprecedented. Just as it emerged as a China+1 manufacturi...

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Market Euphoria or Fundamental Value? Vikram Solar’s 143x Oversubscription

The Tariff That Struck a Nerve: India–US Trade in Turmoil