Block trades led by global firms reach record $15 billion

Among block trades, Vodafone Group Plc subsidiaries raised about $1.8 billion by selling shares in India’s Indus Towers Ltd. in June, while British American Tobacco Plc. sold part of its stake in India’s ITC Ltd. for about $2 billion.

Rush begins for investment tools, India-linked ETFs now in high demand

India’s inclusion in JP Morgan’s bond index in September 2023 has increased global interest in local debt. ETFs, such as L&G ($698.9 million), UTI, BlackRock, Xtracker’s, and Tabula’s, now manage $835 million. Smaller investors use ETFs or Total Return Swaps, bypassing multiple operational layers, streamlined by UCITs regulations as of May 31, 2024.

New asset class could bring in flexibility with higher ticket size

Revolutionary new asset class proposed by India’s market regulator, offering high-ticket investments between mutual funds and PMS/AIFs. Get ready for a wave of unique investment opportunities with flexible strategies and regulatory oversight. Will this shake up the financial industry? Find out more!

Vedanta can get over Rs 6,500 crore after HZL reserve transfer nod

NCLT Jaipur approved Hindustan Zinc’s ₹10,383 crore transfer for internal restructuring, aiding Vedanta’s $3 billion debt reduction, enhancing its $894 million bond. Despite NSE and BSE objections on routing funds, it contributes to Vedanta’s growth. The transfer is deemed a commercial contract, securing shareholders’ interests, effective as of the appointed date.