IDFC First Bank’s stock plummeted 16% after a ₹590 crore fraud was discovered at its Chandigarh branch. This incident has significantly dented its valuation multiple, shrinking its price-book ratio to 1.3. The bank faces potential pressure on its CASA deposits as the Haryana government de-empanelled it, raising concerns for other smaller lenders.
Kusumgar IPO Day 3: Issue ends subscription with 129x bids; GMP signals 38% listing upside
Kusumgar’s Rs 650-crore IPO concluded with overwhelming investor demand on its final day. Non-Institutional Investors and Qualified Institutional Buyers showed significant interest in the offering.