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Four IPOs worth Rs 4,000 crore set to launch before August-end

BUSINESS

Four IPOs worth Rs 4,000 crore set to launch before August-end

The IPO market in August has already been active, with five offerings raising around Rs 6,000 crore

Unlisted shares slide sharply from June peak on IPO jitters

INDIA

Unlisted shares slide sharply from June peak on IPO jitters

Major names like MSEI, Matrix Gas Renewable and Tata Capital see sharp decline from June highs

Rs 1.5 lakh crore selloff by FIIs so far in 2025 and counting

INDIA

Rs 1.5 lakh crore selloff by FIIs so far in 2025 and counting

FIIs dump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in record 2025 sell-off as rich valuations, global opportunities, and geopolitical jitters sour sentiment; IPOs remain the lone bright spot.

Demat accounts cross 20 crore mark; surpass populations of Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Japan

INDIA

Demat accounts cross 20 crore mark; surpass populations of Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Japan

The total demat count exceeds populations of countries like Bangladesh, Russia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Japan, Egypt, Philippines, and Congo among others

No salaries: How key promoters earned via dividends, incentives

INDIA

No salaries: How key promoters earned via dividends, incentives

Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani, Deepinder Goyal of Eternal, Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, Murli Krishnan Prasad Divi of Divi’s Laboratories, Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Aviation, Mohit Burman of Dabur India, Samir Uttamlal Mehta of Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and Vikas Oberoi of Oberoi Realty.

Shreeji Shipping sets price band of Rs 240-252 a share for IPO

BUSINESS

Shreeji Shipping sets price band of Rs 240-252 a share for IPO

The anchor bidding will start on August 18 and the issue will close on August 21.

FIIs exit Indian equities led by Singapore, US; France ramps up investments

INDIA

FIIs exit Indian equities led by Singapore, US; France ramps up investments

FIIs recorded heavy selling in Indian markets in July, offloading Rs 31,988 crore in the secondary market amid stretched valuations, weaker earnings, and escalating global tariff tensions.

Bluestone IPO delivers windfall for early backers Accel, Saama, Kalaari, Munjal

BUSINESS

Bluestone IPO delivers windfall for early backers Accel, Saama, Kalaari, Munjal

The IPO, despite the company being loss-making, is scheduled to open on August 11 and close on August 13

Vanguard’s India bet rises 53% in Q1; new picks include Max Financial, Voltas, Sapphire Foods, Restaurant Brands Asia

INDIA

Vanguard’s India bet rises 53% in Q1; new picks include Max Financial, Voltas, Sapphire Foods, Restaurant Brands Asia

By the end of the quarter, the fund held 41 Indian stocks with a total market value of Rs 65,840 crore, up from Rs 43,000 crore in the March quarter. This growth in value was accompanied by a portfolio consolidation, reducing the number of holdings from 45.

LIC ups stakes in RIL, Infosys, Coforge; trims HDFC, ICICI, Divi’s Labs in Q1  

INDIA

LIC ups stakes in RIL, Infosys, Coforge; trims HDFC, ICICI, Divi’s Labs in Q1  

By the end of June 2025, LIC's portfolio comprised 345 listed stocks, with a total market value of Rs 16.84 lakh crore, up 10 percent from Rs 15.26 lakh crore at the close of the March quarter.

Case for smaller retail quota in large IPOs? Data shows sub-Rs 5,000 crore IPOs fared better for investors

INDIA

Case for smaller retail quota in large IPOs? Data shows sub-Rs 5,000 crore IPOs fared better for investors

The initial public offerings (IPOs) with issue size above Rs 5,000 crore have largely delivered subdued returns, both on listing day and during subsequent trading. In contrast, smaller IPOs have exhibited consistent outperformance.

Market activity slows sharply in July amid weak sentiment, regulatory curbs

INDIA

Market activity slows sharply in July amid weak sentiment, regulatory curbs

Cash market turnover slips 16 percent in July to Rs 1.02 lakh crore, steepest monthly fall since Oct 2023, show BSE-NSE data.

Sensex, Nifty worst performers among major global indices since December; tariff concerns, domestic headwinds play spoilsport

MARKETS

Sensex, Nifty worst performers among major global indices since December; tariff concerns, domestic headwinds play spoilsport

Between December 17 last year and now, India’s benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, have each declined by nearly 4 percent, making them the worst-performers among major global indices.

DIIs keep the faith as equity inflows cross Rs 4 lakh crore so far this year, second-highest since 2007

MUTUAL-FUNDS

DIIs keep the faith as equity inflows cross Rs 4 lakh crore so far this year, second-highest since 2007

So far in 2025, DII investments have already reached their second-highest annual inflow since 2007, with mutual funds alone having invested over Rs 3 lakh crore into equities.

India’s m-cap sees sharpest drop in five months, ranks fifth-worst globally in July  

WORLD

India’s m-cap sees sharpest drop in five months, ranks fifth-worst globally in July  

Global markets saw broad gains. China, the world’s second-largest market by capitalisation, led with a 6 percent rise in July, followed by Hong Kong and US.

Sunil Singhania-owned Abakkus trims stakes in Jubilant Pharmova, Ion Exchange: Check the top ten holdings

MARKETS

Sunil Singhania-owned Abakkus trims stakes in Jubilant Pharmova, Ion Exchange: Check the top ten holdings

As of the June 2025 quarter, Singhania's Abakkus Fund holds 19 stocks with a combined market value of Rs 2,690 crore, up from Rs 2,510 crore in the previous quarter, when the portfolio comprised over 22 stocks.

Madhusudan Kela family name disappears from Waaree Energies, Samhi Hotels, Prataap Snacks in Q1

INDIA

Madhusudan Kela family name disappears from Waaree Energies, Samhi Hotels, Prataap Snacks in Q1

The stake in Samhi Hotels was valued at around Rs 83 crore, while the holding in Waaree Energies was worth around Rs 1,050 crore

IPO, QIP, and SME fundraising touch Rs 1.30 lakh crore in first seven months of 2025

BUSINESS

IPO, QIP, and SME fundraising touch Rs 1.30 lakh crore in first seven months of 2025

Public market fundraising holds firm despite volatility; 193 IPOs, QIPs, and SME issues raise Rs 1.30 lakh crore in 2025 so far

Ashish Dhawan added four new names to his stock portfolio, raised stake in Religare and Equitas SFB

INDIA

Ashish Dhawan added four new names to his stock portfolio, raised stake in Religare and Equitas SFB

As of the June 2025 quarter, Dhawan held 15 stocks with a total portfolio value of Rs 3,282 crore—an increase of 8.2 percent from Rs 3,033 crore in the March quarter, when his portfolio comprised 14 stocks.

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia's 81-stock portfolio grows 12 percent in June quarter: Key changes and one addition

INDIA

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia's 81-stock portfolio grows 12 percent in June quarter: Key changes and one addition

Ashish Kacholia marginally increased his stake in four existing holdings - Apcotex Industries, Agarwal Industrial Corporation, Tanfac Industries, and Aeroflex Industries - during the June quarter.

Mukul Agrawal enters 7 new stocks including J&K Bank, Tatva Chintan; trims Sula, InfoBeans

INDIA

Mukul Agrawal enters 7 new stocks including J&K Bank, Tatva Chintan; trims Sula, InfoBeans

Among Mukul Agrawal’s top bets, BSE leads with 48 lakh shares worth Rs 1,150 crore, followed by Neuland Labs (4 lakh shares, Rs 530 crore) and Radico Khaitan (14 lakh shares, Rs 370 crore).

NSDL IPO: Price band set at Rs 760-800 per share, 22% discount to grey market valuation

BUSINESS

NSDL IPO: Price band set at Rs 760-800 per share, 22% discount to grey market valuation

NSDL’s IPO will open for subscription on July 30 and close on August 1, with anchor investor participation beginning on July 29. The issue which is a pure offer for sale aims to raise around Rs 4,011 crore.

Bollywood royalty Bachchan and SRK, ace investor Ashish Kacholia made no gains in Sri Lotus Developers IPO. Should you invest?

BUSINESS

Bollywood royalty Bachchan and SRK, ace investor Ashish Kacholia made no gains in Sri Lotus Developers IPO. Should you invest?

Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan are Ashish Kacholia among the prominent pre-IPO investors, whose holdings have remained flat over the past eight months.

Retail investor participation in NSE surges ahead of IPO in Q1

INDIA

Retail investor participation in NSE surges ahead of IPO in Q1

The number of retail investors holding NSE shares valued up to Rs 2 lakh surged more than fourfold to 1.46 lakh in Q1 FY25, up from 33,896 in the previous quarter.

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