Japan’s MUFG seals Rs 39,600 crore Shriram Finance Deal
Japan’s MUFG Bank will invest ₹39,620 crore for a 20% stake in Shriram Finance. This is India’s biggest foreign investment in financial services. The deal will strengthen Shriram Finance’s capital and accelerate its growth. MUFG will appoint two directors to Shriram Finance’s board. This partnership aims to leverage global expertise with local strength.
Most valued AMC ICICI Pru pips HDFC MF with 20% pop
ICICI Prudential Asset Management made its stock market debut on Friday. The company’s shares listed at a significant premium. This listing propelled ICICI Prudential AMC to become the most valuable asset manager in India. Its market capitalization surpassed that of HDFC AMC. Analysts suggest a medium to long-term view for investors who received allotments.
Brookfield India REIT raises Rs2,000 crore
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has secured ₹2,000 crore from its first sustainability-linked bonds. The International Finance Corporation acted as an anchor investor. This marks another significant fundraising effort for the REIT. These funds will support future growth and expansion plans. Indian REITs are increasingly using bonds for financing acquisitions and diversification.
European shares close at record high driven by defence stocks
European stocks hit a record high Friday, buoyed by defence and insurance sectors, ending the year on an optimistic note. The STOXX 600 index saw significant gains, driven by strong performances in banking and aerospace. This surge follows a week of tech-led losses, with investors now favouring European markets over U.S. tech giants amid falling […]
Oil prices climb as US blocks Venezuelan tankers, eyes on Russia-Ukraine talks
Oil prices saw a slight uptick amid concerns over potential disruptions from a U.S. blockade of Venezuelan tankers. Markets are also keenly awaiting developments on a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s drone strike on a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean signals escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
TCS among ICICI Securities top 5 bets with upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year
ICICI Securities sees Nifty heading towards 29,500 by 2026 and has named Bank of India, Marico, Ultratech Cement, TCS and Sun Pharma as its top five stock picks with upside potential of up to 26% over the next year.
Stock market meets physics: 5 laws that explain why prices move the way they do
Ambit Capital has drawn parallels between stock markets and classical physics, outlining five laws that explain price behaviour. From inertia and momentum to mean reversion and valuation resistance, the framework helps investors decode why some stocks outperform while others stagnate, and why rich valuations often cap long-term returns.
Yen weakens against peers after BOJ raises interest rates
The Japanese Yen saw a significant drop against major currencies on Friday. This happened after the Bank of Japan increased interest rates to a three-decade high. However, the central bank did not provide clear guidance on future rate increases. This lack of clarity led traders to sell the Yen.
Wall St ends higher as tech rally continues, led by Micron
U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with technology shares like Micron and Nvidia leading the rebound after a rocky week. This surge offset declines in consumer stocks such as Nike, which experienced a significant drop. The market also saw optimism around potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and the traditional “Santa Claus rally.”