BUSINESS
HMA Agro sets Rs 480-crore IPO price band at Rs 555-585 a share
IPO will open on 20 June for subscription and close on 23 June. The anchor bids will start on 19 June. Initiation of refunds will be on 30 June and credit of equity shares to demat account of the allottees will be on 3 July.
BUSINESS
Demat account additions exceed 2 million in May on the back of rally in equity market
The number of demat accounts surpassed 118.16 million, reflecting a 1.8 percent increase from the previous month, and a substantial 25 percent growth over the same period last year
BUSINESS
India Inc's operating margins improve after two weak quarters
A Moneycontrol analysis of 148 companies of BSE200 Index that have reported their earnings for the March quarter shows aggregate net sales have increased by 12.3 percent YoY
BUSINESS
China leads in fourth week of emerging market ETF outflows; India gets inflows
India's growing significance as an alternative to China has incentivised investors to shift their focus towards the opportunities that India presents
BUSINESS
IKIO Lighting sets price band for Rs 600 crore IPO at Rs 270-285 per share
The initial public offering (IPO) comprises a new allocation of equity shares valued at Rs 350 crore, as well as a sale of up to 90 lakh equity shares by the promoters, namely Hardeep Singh and Surmeet Kaur.
BUSINESS
Investor participation fuels surge in cash volumes as Indian markets rally
However, at least one analyst suggested there could be a moderation in cash volumes in the future.
BUSINESS
India surges to 5th place in global stock market rankings, valued at over $3.31 trillion
India's market capitalization currently stands at $3.31 trillion. It is now ranked fifth among the top 10 most valued countries. Since the beginning of this year, it has experienced an increase of almost $330 billion mcap.
BUSINESS
Nifty Bank scales record high with 12% gains; SBI, ICICI Bank, Kotak make up 60% of index value
Three stocks including State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Bank accounted for over 60 percent of the increase in the Nifty Bank’s market capitalisation over the past two months
BUSINESS
SME IPOs 2023 so far: 33 of 49 stocks trading above offer price
In the year 2022, approximately 109 SME firms went public, collectively raising around Rs 1,875 crore through IPOs. By comparison, in 2021, 59 SME firms were listed, raising a total of Rs 746 crore.
BUSINESS
Jupiter Life Line Hospitals files documents for IPO
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 615 crore and an offer for sale of up to 4.45 million shares by its existing shareholders and promoters.
BUSINESS
Hero FinCorp unlisted stock surges nearly 28% over six weeks
During the March quarter, Hero FinCorp's total revenue from operations increased by 36.7 percent to Rs 1662.26 crore, up from Rs 1215.98 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The net profit for the quarter also rose significantly by 285 percent to Rs 214.33 crore compared to Rs 55.69 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
BUSINESS
JSW Infrastructure files draft IPO papers with Sebi to raise Rs 2,800 crore
JSW Infrastructure Ltd has filed a draft red herring prospectus with Securities Exchange Board of India to raise around Rs 2800 crore via initial public offerings. The entire IPO will be a pure fresh issue.
BUSINESS
Foreign institutions raise equity holdings in small-cap stocks to a 5-year high
Foreign investors' stakes in 76 stocks of the Nifty SmallCap100 Index rose to 7.93 percent in the March quarter against 5.8 percent in December 2022 quarter even as their holdings in largecap and midcap stocks declined, according to a Moneycontrol analysis.
BUSINESS
Warren Buffett warns of US slowdown, China risks: Key takeaways from Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway experienced a significant increase in net earnings during the first quarter of 2023, surpassing five times its previous results.
BUSINESS
Demat account openings hit lowest since Dec 2020 at 1.6 million as volatility continues
Some analysts blamed the ongoing crisis in the IT sector for the loss of interest in demat accounts. IT, which has historically been a key contributor to new account openings, is in throes of severe uncertainty, leading to large-scale downsizing and pay cuts
BUSINESS
Early-bird results show tepid India Inc profits in Q4 season
Disappointing growth by IT companies drags down corporate performance in the fourth quarter while consumer and auto sectors maintain sustained momentum, shows a Moneycontrol analysis of results announced by 180 companies so far.
BUSINESS
Nexus Select Trust sets price band for India's first pure-play retail mall REIT IPO at Rs 95-100 per share
Nexus Select Trust proposes to utilize part of net proceeds towards the acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Nexus Indore Central (NMMCPL) from Olive Commercial Company Ltd.
BUSINESS
Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust's Rs 3,200-cr IPO to open on May 9, close on May 11
Nexus Select REIT will open for subscription on 9 May and close on 11 May. Anchor investors subscription will open on 8 May and finalisation of the basis of allotment will be on May 16. Initiation of refunds will be on May 17 and the stock will list on exchanges on 19 May.
BUSINESS
TVS Supply Chain files draft IPO papers again, lowers issue size
The firm now plans to raise around Rs 750 crore via fresh issue from Rs 2000 crore earlier. The firm also cut its offer for sale to 20 million shares from 59 million shares earlier planned.
BUSINESS
More than 7 million NSE shares change hands, take turnover 2nd to Adani Enterprises
Around 7.1 million shares of the unlisted National Stock Exchange (NSE) changed hands in March, the second highest volume in a single month since the bourse started publishing the share transfer data from January 2021.
BUSINESS
Mid and small cap shares show promising signs of recovery
Both indices have risen for 11 out of 12 sessions this month on anticipated demand growth, attractive valuations, and expected improvements in earnings.
BUSINESS
ITC becomes 11th Indian firm to cross Rs 5-trillion market value
The stock of cigarettes-to-hotels conglomerate ITC Ltd became the 11th Indian listed company to hit Rs 5 trillion market capitalisation after its shares touched an all time high with surging over 21% so far this year.
BUSINESS
Mankind Pharma sets price band for IPO at Rs 1026-1080 per share
Apart from its popular Manforce Condoms, Prega News, and Unwanted-72 brands, Mankind Pharma has also established a range of consumer healthcare brands in categories such as antacid powders (Gas-O-Fast), vitamin and mineral supplements (Health OK brand), and anti-acne preparations (AcneStar brand), among others.
BUSINESS
Mankind Pharma to open anchor book for Rs 4,300-crore IPO today
Mankind Pharma, India’s fourth largest pharmaceutical company in terms of domestic sales and second largest in terms of sales volume for the financial year 2022, will open for subscription on April 25 and close on April 27. The anchor bidding will start on 24 April.
