After initially cheering the deal, the stock market gave its thumbs-down to Mankind acquiring BSV at the premium valuations of eight times its FY24 revenues and 23 times its estimated ebitda of FY25. The Mankind stock opened 4.5% higher on Friday but closed 3.6% lower. Worries over funding of expensive deal and taking of debt for a debt-free company dragged down the positive sentiment.
Gold demand in India seen falling as prices surge, investment buying rises
India’s gold consumption is projected to drop to 650–700 tonnes this year as a sharp price rally hurts jewellery demand. Investment buying remains strong, with