Month: July 2026

The IC Electricals IPO received an overwhelming response from investors, with the public issue being subscribed 420.09 times by the close of bidding.

Asian stocks climbed as investors favored semiconductor shares due to AI demand. Oil prices declined as energy supply disruption fears eased. South Korea’s Kospi index saw a significant rally, while other regional benchmarks edged higher. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 Index indicated a more cautious market sentiment. Company earnings and profit growth will guide market…

Choice International said Korea’s NH Investment and Securities will invest ₹900 crore in the company’s broking and wealth management arm. The transaction will involve NH investing in Choice Equity Broking through Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares

Tata Consultancy Services reported flat dollar revenue and margin contraction in the June quarter. AI revenue shows growth but remains a small part of total earnings. The company paid significant dividends, impacting its ability to invest internally. Sustained order flow and stable attrition offer some long-term hope. TCS needs to balance investor returns with future…

Irdai now seeks operating expense data, excluding commissions, from life insurers. This move aims to revamp the industry’s distribution framework and reduce policy costs. The regulator will discuss distribution reforms by the end of July. Private insurers’ commission expenses have nearly doubled since 2021-22. Irdai plans a phased approach for these significant distribution reforms.

The Reserve Bank of India will review foreign currency deposit inflows next week. This meeting follows rising Middle East tensions and potential dollar loan rate hardening. Banks are facing challenges in finalizing fixed lending rates for non-resident Indians. Higher borrowing costs may necessitate increased leverage for attractive NRI deposit yields. The central bank’s assessment will…

Brokerages initiated coverage on Syrma SGS and Vedanta Aluminium with buy ratings. HSBC set a price target of Rs 1,750 for Syrma SGS, implying a 21.4% upside. Motilal Oswal Financial set a Rs 540 target for Vedanta Aluminium, indicating a 21.6% potential gain. These targets suggest significant returns over current trading prices. Both companies are…

Indian markets saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday’s sharp sell-off. TCS reported a 5% year-on-year profit growth, and Groww affirmed its direct mutual fund strategy. Shriram Finance is raising funds to reduce borrowing costs after a rating upgrade. Maruti Suzuki plans to add service points, and Dixon Tech will expand smartphone manufacturing. Premier…

SBI Funds Management set its IPO price band at ₹545-574 per share. This pricing represents a significant discount to its unlisted market value. The public issue, an offer for sale, opens for subscription on July 14. Investors who bought shares earlier may face mark-to-market losses. This IPO is the largest so far in 2026.

SBI Funds Management’s IPO is priced at a discount to listed asset management companies. Its valuation reflects a lower share of equity-oriented schemes compared to peers. Equity funds generate higher fee income and profitability for asset managers. Investors typically assign premium valuations to asset managers with a larger equity franchise. This preference may explain SBI…