Jio tells bankers it may file IPO prospectus as early as March
Reliance Industries is preparing for a massive IPO of its telecom arm, Jio Platforms. The company plans to file initial documents by the end of this month. This could be India’s largest ever IPO. Seventeen bankers have been appointed to manage the issue. The offering is expected to be a secondary share sale by existing […]
Standard Chartered Bank settles Sebi case over FPI lapses
Standard Chartered Bank has settled a case with market regulator Sebi. The bank agreed to pay Rs 57 lakh for alleged lapses as a designated depository participant for foreign portfolio investors. Sebi found failures in monitoring FPI disclosures and reporting changes in beneficial ownership. Delays in processing investor grouping updates were also noted. The settlement […]
Dalal Street newbies using IPO muscle to beat down debt
India’s IPO boom is increasingly funding debt repayment over growth initiatives. Data reveals that nearly a quarter of funds raised in recent share sales are allocated to paying off borrowings, surpassing capital expenditure. This shift suggests companies are prioritizing balance sheet repair and liquidity for insiders rather than investing in new projects.
Global Market Today | Asian stocks gain ahead of Fed rate decision, oil holds near $103
Asian equities opened higher, mirroring gains in US stocks and Treasuries as investors look past geopolitical tensions. Despite concerns over oil prices and inflation, markets show cautious optimism, with the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision awaited. Continued volatility is expected until the energy situation stabilizes.
Sebi proposes changes to simplify nomination rules
Sebi has proposed simplifying nomination rules for demat accounts and mutual fund folios, making it the default option for new investors. This change aims to ease operational challenges, with investors now needing to explicitly opt out. Mandatory nominee information will be limited to name and relationship, with other details becoming optional.
Liquidity faces a bit of squeeze as Rs 2 lakh crore flows to tax kitty
India’s banking system liquidity surplus narrowed to ₹75,483 crore due to advance tax outflows and forex market interventions. This pushed money market rates up, prompting the RBI to conduct a repo operation. Economists estimate the RBI sold over $15 billion to support the rupee.
Lock-ins on $69 billion worth of pre-IPO shares to end soon
A significant amount of pre-IPO shares, valued at $69 billion, will become available for trading soon. Lock-in periods for shares in 87 companies are expiring over the next three months. This could lead to increased supply in the market. Some companies have already seen their shares unlocked.
Cable & wire stocks fall up to 17% in March on metal price spike
Cable and wire company shares have seen a decline. This is due to a sudden increase in copper and aluminium prices. Investors are reacting to rising input costs. Demand remains steady. Sterlite Technologies is an outlier as it manufactures optical fibre cables. Other companies face higher production costs. Dispatches are slowing as dealers wait for […]
JSW Steel’s unit plans fundraise via masala bonds
JSW Steel’s unit, JSW Kalinga Steel, is raising approximately ₹9,500 crore via unsecured, zero-coupon bonds to finance its joint venture with JFE Steel for the Bhushan Power & Steel business. The five-year non-convertible debentures, rated AA, will be redeemed at a premium, implying yields of about 8.5%.