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QIP fundraising hits five-year peak in July so far, SBI leads with landmark Rs 25,000 crore issue

INDIA

QIP fundraising hits five-year peak in July so far, SBI leads with landmark Rs 25,000 crore issue

So far in 2025, a total of 30 companies have raised nearly Rs 60,000 crore via QIPs, building on the strong momentum from 2024, when 95 firms collectively raised more than Rs 1.37 lakh crore.

MFs invest over Rs 2,688 crore across five IPOs in June

BUSINESS

MFs invest over Rs 2,688 crore across five IPOs in June

Mutual funds showed selective enthusiasm in June IPOs, backing five key offerings with sizeable anchor investments while avoiding three public issues entirely.

Seven IPOs worth Rs 10,000 crore set to launch before July-end

BUSINESS

Seven IPOs worth Rs 10,000 crore set to launch before July-end

The IPOs in the pipeline include Brigade Hotel Ventures, Indiqube Spaces Ltd, Sri Lotus Developers & Realty, GNG Electronics, Property Share Investment Trust, NSDL, and Hero Fincorp Ltd.

MFs pump over Rs 2,800 crore into Adani group stocks in June

INDIA

MFs pump over Rs 2,800 crore into Adani group stocks in June

Adani Ports and SEZ and Adani Energy Solutions emerged as the top two picks during the month, attracting investments of Rs 900 crore and Rs 800 crore, respectively

MFs step up buying spree, fuel block deals and IPO momentum  

BUSINESS

MFs step up buying spree, fuel block deals and IPO momentum  

Mutual Funds invested over Rs 39,000 crore in equities during the month, nearly matching the total block deal value of Rs 41,000 crore, as per ACE Equities

SIP AUM crosses Rs 15 trillion in June, logs fastest Rs 5-trillion jump

BUSINESS

SIP AUM crosses Rs 15 trillion in June, logs fastest Rs 5-trillion jump

The journey of SIP AUM began with its first trillion in early 2016. It took over five years to cross Rs 5 trillion in July 2021. The subsequent rise to Rs 10 trillion took nearly 31 months, achieved in January 2024. However, the next leap—from Rs 10 trillion to Rs 15 trillion—occurred in just 17 months, marking the fastest Rs 5 trillion increase to date.

Groww, Zerodha together lose 11 lakh active investors in the first half of 2025

BUSINESS

Groww, Zerodha together lose 11 lakh active investors in the first half of 2025

The overall impact on broking business is expected to be minuscule, as the decline in the user base of Groww, Zerodha, and Angel One was only around 5 percent of their active investors

IPO-bound unlisted stocks see sharp correction amid HDB Financial listing setback

BUSINESS

IPO-bound unlisted stocks see sharp correction amid HDB Financial listing setback

IPO bound firms like NSDL, Tata Capital, and Vikram Solar see sharp declines in unlisted markets amid shifting sentiment.

India's small, midcap shares continue to grow at the cost of largecaps

EARNINGS

India's small, midcap shares continue to grow at the cost of largecaps

The market cap-to-GDP ratio for the top 100 largecap stocks stood at 78 percent in FY25, down from 84 percent in FY24. In comparison, the ratio for mid-cap stocks increased to 24 percent in FY25 from 23 percent in FY24 and 16 percent in FY23.

Robust IPO participation fails to translate into strong listings

BUSINESS

Robust IPO participation fails to translate into strong listings

According to data from Moneycontrol, the average listing day gain this fiscal year stands at just around 9 percent, a sharp decline from 30 percent in FY25 and 29 percent in FY24.

LIC’s stake in NSE emerges as fifth most valuable holding for insurance behemoth

INDIA

LIC’s stake in NSE emerges as fifth most valuable holding for insurance behemoth

LIC’s top four holdings by value are Reliance Industries, ITC, HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India

Indian billionaires shine in first half of 2025 despite market turbulence

BUSINESS

Indian billionaires shine in first half of 2025 despite market turbulence

Satyanarayan Nuwal, Co-founder and Chairman of Solar Industries India, recorded the highest surge in wealth during the first half of 2025, followed by Sunil Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Airtel, and Lakshmi Mittal, Chairman of ArcelorMittal—the world’s largest steelmaker.

Against all odds: Market breadth signals bullish underbelly in Indian equities

INDIA

Against all odds: Market breadth signals bullish underbelly in Indian equities

Advance-decline ratio stays above one for the fourth consecutive month in June

Foreign investors pull $1 billion from Indian debt in June

WORLD

Foreign investors pull $1 billion from Indian debt in June

FIIs pulled $1.06 billion from Indian debt in June amid global risks and narrowing yield spreads, though short-term bond picks hint at selective optimism.

It’s raining IPOs: Eight large IPOs, 30 SME launches drive Rs 19,000 crore fundraise in June

BUSINESS

It’s raining IPOs: Eight large IPOs, 30 SME launches drive Rs 19,000 crore fundraise in June

Earlier in the year, IPO activity had slowed considerably due to weak sentiment and escalating geopolitical tensions

Trading volumes surge without matching turnover as action shifts to low-priced stocks

INDIA

Trading volumes surge without matching turnover as action shifts to low-priced stocks

Heavy block deals at discounted prices fuel volume spikes, but overall turnover remains tepid

HDB Financial IPO: Price band set at Rs 700-740 per share, 40% discount to grey market valuation

BUSINESS

HDB Financial IPO: Price band set at Rs 700-740 per share, 40% discount to grey market valuation

HDB Financial is not alone in pricing its IPO significantly below grey market expectations. Companies like Tata Technologies, AGS Transact, UTI Asset Management Co Ltd, and PB Fintech have also previously priced their IPOs below their unlisted market valuations.

Mutual funds lead DIIs as June equity inflow stays strong in follow up to May

BUSINESS

Mutual funds lead DIIs as June equity inflow stays strong in follow up to May

In total, DIIs have infused more than Rs 1.25 lakh crore into equities between May and June so far, with mutual funds contributing around Rs 89,000 crore during this period. In contrast, FIIs have turned net sellers in Indian equities in June so far after two consecutive months of net buying.

IPO season back with eight public issues worth Rs 26,000 crore nearing launch by end of July

BUSINESS

IPO season back with eight public issues worth Rs 26,000 crore nearing launch by end of July

HDB Financial Services, Sambhv Steel Tubes, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases, Kalpataru, Globe Civil Projects, NSDL, Hero Fincorp and JSW Cements expected launch their IPOs soon.

US, Ireland led net foreign inflow into Indian equities during April, May after a six-month selloff

BUSINESS

US, Ireland led net foreign inflow into Indian equities during April, May after a six-month selloff

India saw over $7.5 billion in foreign inflows during April–May, driven by the US and Ireland, with equities witnessing strong interest and a sharp rebound, after months of outflow.

Mutual funds, FIIs poured capital into telecom, financials, services in May as block trades soared

BUSINESS

Mutual funds, FIIs poured capital into telecom, financials, services in May as block trades soared

ACE Equities said mutual funds invested over Rs 5,730 crore in telecom stocks, while NSDL data showed FIIs contributed more than Rs 8,089 crore in the same space. Financial services attracted the largest domestic flows, with mutual funds deploying Rs 17,370 crore and FIIs adding Rs 4,028 crore.

Mutual funds go bargain hunting in May, buy Rs 29,000 crore of shares from exiting promoters, FIIs

BUSINESS

Mutual funds go bargain hunting in May, buy Rs 29,000 crore of shares from exiting promoters, FIIs

Mutual funds emerged as dominant buyers in May, investing over Rs 29,000 crore via block deals, stepping up as promoters and FIIs offloaded large stakes across blue-chip names.

India adds $1 trillion in m-cap since March; highest gain among top 10 markets globally

INDIA

India adds $1 trillion in m-cap since March; highest gain among top 10 markets globally

In percentage terms, m-cap has surged by over 20 percent — the highest increase among the world’s top 10 equity markets

DII investments cross Rs 3 lakh crore in 2025 so far

BUSINESS

DII investments cross Rs 3 lakh crore in 2025 so far

DIIs pour over Rs3 lakh crore into equities in 2025 so far, with momentum gaining pace. Buoyed by retail and mutual fund inflows, market sentiment sees a strong revival.

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