Jio IPO bids hit 70,000 crore on day 1; outpaces NSE, LIC, GIC issues
The initial public offering of Jio Platforms has attracted impressive attention, with an oversubscription of 3.16 times. Institutional investors were particularly keen, subscribing at a rate of 9.42 times, while retail investors opted for a 0.73 times rate. Non-institutional interest was stronger at 1.68 times. The company plans to allocate a large share of the […]
Systemic liquidity seen uneven as some banks continue market borrowing
Several banks in India have been borrowing from the market despite substantial foreign currency non-resident deposits inflow. This situation indicates that excess liquidity is not evenly distributed across the banking sector. Some banks experienced a significant rise in certificates of deposit while others shed expensive deposits. The inability to capitalize on FCNR deposits has led […]
Why is the RBI pulling liquidity out of banks and injecting it back again?
Reserve Bank of India has significantly reduced banking system liquidity from a peak surplus in a short time. Liquidity surged after banks received funds from overseas Indians under the FCNR(B) scheme. The central bank utilized reverse repo auctions and cash reserve ratio adjustments to absorb this surplus effectively. As overnight rates increased following these liquidity […]
Bond yield rises to 7.44% on higher oil prices, global cues
Yields on the 10-year benchmark bond have increased due to high oil prices. The Reserve Bank of India rejected all bids at the treasury bill auction conducted recently. The government aimed to raise ₹23,000 crores through treasury bill sales but faced significantly higher yield bids. Market analysts indicate a potential 50 basis point hike by […]
Rupee soars to 6-week high on Jio IPO flows, weaker dollar
On Wednesday, the Indian rupee closed at a six-week high of 94.46, gaining 46 paise from its previous close. This increase was driven by strong foreign portfolio inflows linked to the Jio Platforms’ IPO. Additionally, the currency’s rise was supported by a softer dollar index, which decreased from the previous day. While oil prices rose […]
SBI investigates dark web leak of 3.8 lakh records
State Bank of India is currently investigating a suspected data breach involving customer information found online. The breach reportedly exposed around 375,000 records containing personally identifiable information. SBI activated protocols and engaged cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach. Preliminary analysis revealed that 3,897 customer records included sensitive personal data. Despite this incident, […]
Midcaps enter ‘correction’ as sell-off deepens
Indian equities, especially the Nifty Midcap 150 index, have recently slipped into correction territory as valuations soar. The small-cap and micro-cap indices are mirroring this trend amid rising investor concerns. Previously, retail investments bolstered smaller stocks, but high valuations threaten future returns. Moreover, analysts observe that even after declines, small and mid-cap stocks continue to […]
Jefferies sees valuation upside in select IT stocks despite muted growth forecast
Jefferies has identified opportunities for further valuation gains in selected Indian IT stocks. While the sector experienced a sharp rally in October, growth expectations remain muted. Analysts suggest that lack of negative surprises could drive valuations higher. Infosys and TCS were noted for potential rerating, with target prices increased. The worst-case scenario involves stagnant growth […]