Can Kusumgar IPO deliver long-term growth for high risk investors?

Kusumgar plans a ₹650 crore offer for sale, reducing promoter stake to 75.4%. The engineered fabrics manufacturer boasts strong EBITDA margins, exceeding its listed peers. Revenue declined in FY26 due to deferred orders and US tariffs impacting exports. Operating cash flow improved significantly after a deficit in the prior year. Investors with high-risk appetite may […]

Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBs

“Private banks utilise these write-offs and provisioning buffers to proactively clean up their balance sheets, while public sector banks generally rely more heavily on aggregate long-term or systemic recovery,” said Kuntal Sur, partner and leader for risk consulting, financial services and treasury, at PwC India. “Unsecured retail loans in general have shown deteriorations leading to […]

Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute

The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment’s share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund’s six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures […]

FPIs stage strong comeback in financials with record fortnightly inflows in 2026

Foreign investors bought Indian financials worth over fourteen thousand crore rupees. This marked their highest purchase in financials during the second half of June. Overseas investors became net buyers of Indian equities after significant earlier outflows. Global index rebalancing and value purchases boosted renewed investor appetite for financials. Financial services and infrastructure sectors are expected […]

Hot Stocks: 3 stocks that may give returns between 16-24%

Brokerages initiated coverage on three Indian companies with positive ratings. Kirloskar Oil Engines has a price target implying a twenty-four percent upside. APL Apollo Tubes is seen as a strong play in building materials. Union Bank of India offers a sixteen percent potential return. These recommendations suggest significant future growth prospects for the firms.

Manipal Health moves closer to Rs 10,000-cr IPO after Sebi nod

Manipal Health Enterprises has received Sebi approval for its initial public offering. The company plans to raise approximately ten thousand crore rupees through this offering. A significant portion of the funds will repay subsidiary borrowings. Another part of the proceeds will fund a stake acquisition. This move signals a major step for the healthcare provider’s […]

Neuberg readies for IPO in FY28, to seek up to Rs 4,000 cr

Neuberg Diagnostics plans an initial public offering in fiscal year 2028. The company aims to raise approximately ₹3,500-4,000 crore. A pre-IPO funding round will secure Rs 5000 crore for acquisitions. This expansion strategy targets pan-India growth and new diagnostic technologies. Neuberg expects to become the second-largest player in the diagnostics market.

Titan Q1 update: Business grows 41% as jewellery, watches sales gain pace

Titan’s consumer sector experienced a remarkable forty-one percent surge in the first quarter, driven by robust festival demand that significantly elevated sales in its jewellery division. The company also launched seventy-seven new stores, enhancing retail outreach. Notably, international markets such as North America and the GCC recorded impressive double-digit growth, while emerging businesses reflected a […]

Govt to sell up to 5.04% stake in Cochin Shipyard through OFS. Check details

The government plans to sell up to 5.04% of Cochin Shipyard shares. This offer for sale begins July 7 for institutional investors. Retail investors can bid on July 8, with a floor price set. A green-shoe option allows for a larger stake sale if demand is strong. This move supports the government’s disinvestment program for […]