Vi may get 4-5 years of AGR dues moratorium; dues could be halved
Under the current schedule, Vi needs to pay more than ₹18,000 crore next March as the first instalment after the end of a moratorium on AGR payments the government had given to telcos in 2021. This was not interest-free, resulting in the arrears increasing every year.
Mizuho looks to wrap up Avendus acquisition this week
Board of the homegrown investment bank is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to okay transaction valuing I-banker at Rs 5,900 crore. KKR looks to make 3.5x rupee return from 9 year old investment.
Mutual Fund fee revamp, simplified IPO disclosures on Sebi Board agenda
Sebi’s board will discuss revamping mutual fund fee structures to enhance transparency and cost-efficiency for investors. Proposals include reducing total expense ratios and brokerage fees, alongside simplifying IPO disclosures and easing pre-IPO lock-in rules. The regulator aims to make investment more accessible and affordable for the public.
Private markets emerge as next profit engine for JM Financial: Vishal Kampani
JM Financial is focusing on wealth management and private markets for growth. Private markets are expected to become a major business, potentially exceeding capital markets in profitability within three years. The company is allocating significant capital to private markets. This strategic shift aims to leverage existing strengths and capture new opportunities in India’s evolving financial […]
Lending rates moving lower to raise pressure on bank NIMs
Bankers said the move will delay margin recovery since they cannot cut deposit rates sharply due to stiff competition from alternative investment avenues such as mutual funds.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian equity benchmarks ended the week marginally lower amid sustained FII outflows and US-India trade uncertainty, though sentiment improved after a US Fed rate cut. The Nifty reclaimed key technical levels, while autos and metals led gains. Global cues, currency moves and earnings outlook remain crucial.
FPIs withdraw Rs 17,955 cr from Indian equities in Dec; total outflow at Rs 1.6 lakh cr in 2025
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (USD 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18.4 billion) in 2025.
Pride Hotels targets IPO by March 2026 to fund renovations
Hospitality chain Pride Hotels is targeting to launch initial public offering (IPO) by March 2026 to fund renovations of existing properties and pare debt, its Chairman & Managing Director Sureshchand Premchand Jain said.
Mcap of 8 of 10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 79,129 cr; Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank hit hard
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 79,129.21 crore last week, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank taking the biggest hit, amid a largely bearish trend in equities.
Fermenta Biotech, Stallion India among 10 smallcaps jumped up to 27% in just 5 days. Did you own?
Over the past five trading sessions, select smallcap stocks posted gains of up to 27%. Fermenta Biotech led with a 26% rise, followed by Stallion India Fluorochemicals and Rolex Rings. Sectors such as niche pharma, specialty chemicals, auto components, media, IT, and infrastructure witnessed renewed investor interest. The rally highlights heightened volatility, speculative activity, and […]