How SBI shareholders can bid twice in arm’s IPO

SBI shareholders receive a special reservation in the SBI Funds Management IPO. This offers an additional opportunity for allotment compared to retail investors. Eligible shareholders can submit two applications, one retail and one shareholder. Allotment in each category is decided independently and separately. Investors owning SBI shares may apply in both categories to improve chances.

Kotak’s Ashok Vaswani highest-paid private bank CEO in FY26 with Rs 17.23 crore cash pay

Ashok Vaswani led private bank executives in fiscal year 2026 compensation. His pay increased significantly due to stock appreciation rights and new options. HDFC Bank’s Kaizad Bharucha received the highest total package when stock options were included. Bharucha’s compensation exceeded his own boss, Sashidhar Jagdishan, in several categories. This highlights the substantial impact of stock…

HCLTech FY guidance stays muted despite $2.4 billion deal momentum

HCL Technologies reported marginally better than anticipated financial performance for the June quarter. The company announced a significant investment in a datacentre for artificial intelligence solutions. This new venture aims to address the growing demand for AI model training capabilities. HCL Technologies maintained its full-year revenue and operating margin guidance unchanged. The stock may remain…

Leadership reset revives rerating hopes at Just Dial

Just Dial’s stock surged after announcing a transition to professional management. The company aims to bolster its business-to-business segment and AI capabilities. Reliance Retail acquired a controlling stake in Just Dial in July 2021. Since then, revenue and net profit have shown consistent growth. New leadership faces intense competition requiring focused execution for long-term success.