SEBI's Digital Gold Warning Shakes Investors; US Demands $100,000 Proof For H1B Visas

This special report focuses on the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) major warning to investors against unregulated digital gold platforms, the government's massive push for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' by doubling the R&D fund for defence PSUs to over ₹32,000 crore, and the challenges facing Indian H1B visa applicants who are now being asked for proof of a $100,000 payment. In its advisory, SEBI cautioned that unregulated digital gold products 'may entail significant risks for investors and may expose investors to counterparty and operational risks'. The programme also delves into the muted stock market debut of Lenskart, which listed at a discount to its issue price of ₹402 despite strong subscription. Further analysis covers the upcoming IPO allotment for Groww, the Defence Ministry's plan to spend ₹32,766 crore on R&D in five years, and expert insights on the market from Abhishek Basu Malik and Ajay Kheria.