Robert Kiyosaki cautioned investors that while ETFs offer convenience, they’re not substitutes for real assets like gold, silver, or Bitcoin. Comparing ETFs to a picture of a gun, he emphasized the need for financial literacy and tangible asset ownership.

The Rs 759.6 crore IPO, entirely a fresh issue of 8.44 crore shares, is priced between Rs 85 and Rs 90 per share. The offer closes on July 28, with the stock set to list on the BSE and NSE on July 31.

Paras Defence and Space Technologies posted a marginal 1.1% YoY rise in Q1FY26 PAT to ₹14.27 crore, while revenue grew 11.5% to ₹93.19 crore. Sequentially, profit declined 31.5%. Stock fell 3.8% post results.

Bitcoin slipped below key support levels on Friday, triggering a broad risk-off sentiment across the crypto market. As of 2:14 pm IST, the world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading at $115,150, down 2.9%, while Ethereum held firm, rising 0.5% to $3,346. Most altcoins saw mixed movement.

German 10-year government bond yields hit their highest in four months on Friday, as fading conviction among investors for steeper rate cuts from the European Central Bank compounded a push out of safe havens on optimism over U.S.-EU trade talks.

The Nifty IT index closed 1.42 per cent down at 35623.75.

Bajaj Finance shares: The selloff occurred even though Bajaj Finance reported a solid 22% year-on-year rise in standalone profit after tax to ₹4,133 crore in Q1FY26, driven by a strong 24% YoY growth in AUM and the addition of 4.7 million new customers, along with 13.5 million new loans disbursed.

Embassy Office Parks REIT raised Rs 2,000 crore through India’s first 10-year NCD issuance, marking a major milestone in the REIT market. The oversubscribed issue drew strong institutional interest. Proceeds will refinance existing debt, reduce costs, and stagger liabilities, showcasing growing confidence in long-term investments in India’s commercial real estate.

Bajaj Finserv Q1 Results: The company announced a notable 30.4% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for Q1FY26, reaching Rs 2,789 crore. The company s revenue for the quarter rose to Rs 35,439 crore, marking a 12.6% increase compared to the previous year. While revenue experienced a slight sequential dip, net profit saw a substantial 15% rise from the previous quarter.

Jim Rogers expresses optimism about India s potential, highlighting its smart population and potential for economic success if Delhi adopts the right policies. He favors silver over gold, having recently increased his silver holdings, and anticipates a future dollar surge to sell. Rogers remains invested in China and Uzbekistan, actively seeking other undervalued markets with positive changes.