Can Canara Robeco attract long-term investors amidst market volatility?
Canara Robeco Asset Management Company is set to raise ₹1,326 crore via an offer for sale, reducing its promoter stake to 75%. The equity-driven fund house, with 92% of assets in equity schemes, faces earnings sensitivity to market volatility. Despite a lower profit margin than peers, its IPO valuation is positioned for long-term, high-risk investors.
TCS revenue to inch up, margins may shrink in Q2
TCS is poised to report a modest sequential revenue increase in dollar terms for the September quarter, following a prior decline. However, operating margins and net profit are anticipated to weaken due to lower employee utilization and the impact of partial salary hikes. Investors will be closely watching for insights into the deal pipeline and […]
Tata Capital mega IPO through, LG’s subscribed 3.3x
In Tata Capital’s IPO, the qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) portion of the non-banking financial company’s IPO was subscribed 3.42 times, while the non-institutional investors (NIIs) or high-net-worth individuals’ portion and the retail investors’ portion were subscribed 1.98 times and 1.1 times, respectively. The employee reserved portion saw a subscription of 2.92 times.
RBI unveils four digital payments initiatives
The RBI has launched four digital payment initiatives at the Global Fintech Fest to enhance customer convenience. These include AI-based UPI HELP for payment assistance and dispute resolution, and IoT Payments for transactions from connected devices. Additionally, ‘Banking Connect’ offers interoperable net banking, and ‘UPI Reserve Pay’ allows users to manage credit limits for specific […]
Sebi revamps block deal framework to enhance transparency and efficiency in large trades
Sebi has revamped its block deal framework for T+1 and optional T+0 settlement cycles, introducing defined trading windows and tighter price bands. New norms aim to enhance transparency and efficiency for large trades, with mandatory delivery and enhanced disclosure requirements effective December 8.
S&P 500’s torrid rally seen having more fuel left from AI, US Fed
US stocks have seen a remarkable recovery, mirroring past rallies that often led to further gains. Investors are optimistic, driven by Federal Reserve actions and corporate resilience. However, potential challenges like government shutdowns and trade tensions loom. Upcoming earnings reports will be crucial in determining the market’s direction. The tech sector’s high valuations also raise […]
Healthcare, IT lead FPI outflows as policy worries cloud outlook
Foreign investors divested ₹4,521 crore from IT and ₹4,036 crore from healthcare stocks in the latter half of September. This selling was driven by concerns over US H-1B visa restrictions and new pharma tariffs, impacting export-oriented sectors. Overall, FPIs sold ₹19,647 crore across 15 sectors during the period.
New lending platform to expand credit access, inclusion: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted the crucial role of the account aggregator framework and the new unified lending interface (ULI) in expanding credit access for the under-served. These initiatives aim to enhance interoperability and leverage richer financial data, strengthening the credit delivery ecosystem and fostering financial inclusion.