Prudent ARC has become the highest bidder for Aban Offshore’s ₹1,080 crore debt from Punjab National Bank, offering ₹193 crore. This marks the first time a bank has sold Aban Offshore’s debt, resulting in an excess recovery for PNB compared to the promoters’ settlement offer. The move allows PNB to avoid lengthy legal recovery processes.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain