Can Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?
Bonfiglioli Transmissions aims to raise Rs2,534 crore through an upcoming offer for sale. The promoter group’s stake will reduce from 100% to 77% post-IPO. The company has market leadership in various sectors, including industrial automation and construction. Revenue and net profit have shown significant growth in recent years, indicating strong financial performance. Investors with a […]
HDFC Life posts 14% rise in Sept quarter profit
Value of new business (VNB) margin expanded 20 basis points to 24.7% against 24.5% a year ago. One basis point is a hundredth of a percentage point. Value of new business grew 12% to ₹2,040 crore.
Banks defy Treasury drag, clock double digit profit growth in July-Sept quarter
Indian Bank, UCO Bank, South Indian Bank and Karur Vysya Bank reported double-digit Q2 profit growth, supported by core income and loan expansion. However, rising bond yields hurt treasury earnings, while improving asset quality and provisions shaped quarterly performance.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance as selloff in chips eases
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index advanced 0.6%, led by stocks in South Korea. Chip stocks rose with Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both edging higher. Earlier, the S&P 500 erased losses and edged up to close 0.3% higher on Thursday.
Supreme Court rules against Yes Bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore AT1 bonds
The Supreme Court confirmed the decision of the Bombay High Court regarding Yes Bank’s AT1 bonds. This ruling impacts ₹8,415 crore in bonds written off during the bank’s 2020 restructuring. The court noted that the administrator lacked the authority to write down these bonds. Bondholders had contested the write-off, citing mis-selling of the securities. Yes […]
RBI clarifies interbank trades, ECBs coupons not part of FERR
Reserve Bank of India recently clarified the applicability of foreign exchange risk reserve for banks. The requirement does not apply to banks engaging in market-making or proprietary trading. It will also not affect interest on External Commercial Borrowings or dividends payable to non-resident investors. The FERR must be maintained until one day after the derivative […]
Jio’s mega IPO draws strong interest from global funds
Investors that have shown interest in the anchor book include the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), Fidelity, Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, New World Fund Inc and Smallcap World Fund Inc, besides those cited above, the people said.
IT stocks power Dalal Street rally as global AI trade loses steam
The rally came even as concerns over sticky US inflation and the prospect of further monetary tightening weighed on global markets, triggering a sell-off in technology stocks across Asia, particularly in South Korea and Taiwan.
Jio IPO Bonanza: How global investors’ stakes have grown since 2020
Meta-backed Jaadhu Holdings, which acquired a 9.98% stake in Jio Platforms for around Rs 43,574 crore in 2020, now holds shares valued at around Rs 99,846 crore at the IPO price. Google, which invested around Rs 33,737 crore for a 7.73% stake, has seen the value of its holding rise to around Rs 77,307 crore.
Where Jio stands among telecom peers: A look at the key numbers
Jio Platforms is gearing up for what is set to be India’s biggest initial public offering, aiming to raise as much as Rs 30,213 crore. Once listed, Jio is projected to become one of the top five companies in market value.