IRFC OFS draws tepid retail participation
Retail investors largely ignored the government’s offer for sale in IRFC, with only a fraction of the reserved shares being bid for on the final day. Institutional investors had previously subscribed to nearly 95% of their allocated shares. Due to undersubscription, the government opted not to exercise the green-shoe option.
HDFC Bank tightens locker access rules
HDFC Bank has enhanced locker security with mandatory biometric authentication linked to Aadhaar. A bank representative will now monitor locker room exits. Annual locker fees have also seen a significant increase. These changes align with RBI guidelines for improved security and transparency. The bank aims for a paperless and efficient locker access system.
Investors seeking stable play turn to multi-asset funds
Investor interest in multi-asset allocation funds (MAAFs) is surging, with assets under management climbing 72% to ₹1.75 lakh crore. These schemes offer dynamic asset shifting and volatility cushioning, making them a core holding for many. Driven by strong returns from gold and silver, MAAFs delivered 23% over the past year, outperforming the Nifty 50.
Rising AI pressure, weak Q3 performance weigh on Capillary shares
Capillary Technologies India’s stock has fallen 35% from its peak due to AI threats and a muted December quarter. The company, which offers a SaaS platform for customer engagement, faces potential revenue and profit contraction. Despite management’s optimism about AI’s role in analytics and campaign management, investors are concerned about its impact on the business […]
DII flows into equity hit 10-month low in February
Domestic institutional investors’ stock purchases in February dropped to their lowest since April 2025, with inflows cut by over half compared to the last six months. This decline is attributed to lackluster market returns over 18 months and a shift in investor interest towards outperforming precious metals like gold and silver.
Motilal Oswal Alternates raises Rs 1,700-crore fund
Motilal Oswal Alternates has achieved the first close of its maiden private credit fund, India Credit Excellence Fund-I, at ₹1,700 crore. The fund aims for a ₹3,000 crore corpus and will provide secured lending and customized solutions to profitable, growing mid-market businesses. This strategic move leverages the firm’s existing capabilities to tap into a rapidly […]
Vishal Mega Mart promoter entity likely to sell 6.5% stake via block deal: Report
Vishal Mega Mart’s promoter, Samayat Services LLP, is set to sell a 6.5% stake through a block deal at Rs 115 per share, a 10% discount to the current market price. This move comes as the company reported a 19% rise in net profit for the December quarter.
Noel Tata’s tough ask on IPO stalled vote on Chairman tenure
An early agenda item for Tata Sons Pvt.’s six board directors when they convened at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Bombay House the group’s storied headquarters was expected to be straightforward: approving a third term for Natarajan Chandrasekaran as chairman.
25 stocks that survived AI crash reveal what themes could work within Indian IT space
Indian IT stocks experienced a significant downturn due to AI concerns, with the Nifty IT index falling 21% in February. However, 25 select stocks defied the slump, showing positive returns by focusing on AI infrastructure, integration, and specialized engineering, indicating potential future growth themes for the sector.
PSU banks better placed on loan-deposit metrics; microfinance cycle nearing normalisation, says Yuvraj Choudhary
Public sector banks are showing resilience in their loan-to-deposit ratios, with a significant gap compared to private peers. Despite concerns, PSU banks are leading credit growth and demonstrating improved asset quality and return on equity, suggesting a positive near-term outlook.