Singtel divested a 1.2% stake in Bharti Airtel for approximately ₹13,180 crore through a private placement, yielding a gain of ₹9,224 crore. The sale, part of Singtel’s capital management, saw strong interest from global and Indian institutional investors. Following the transaction, Singtel’s effective holding in Airtel will decrease to 28.3%.
What makes passive funds a smart choice for long-term investors?
Fund houses are increasingly launching passive funds, including ETFs and index funds, which replicate market indices for low-cost, diversified exposure. These funds are gaining traction