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Pre-IPO placements are making a comeback in India after a quiet start to 2026. Companies are securing valuations and marquee investors before their public offerings. Several firms have already raised funds, with more planning placements soon. This strategy helps de-risk upcoming initial public offerings for issuers. Institutional investors gain early access and valuation insights through…
Loans against gold jewellery remained the fastest-growing segment, surging 70% year-on-year to ₹3.29 lakh crore in May, compared with 39% growth a year earlier.
Markets traded subdued on the weekly expiry day, with indices ending marginally lower. Cochin Shipyard’s offer for sale saw strong investor demand on its first day. Adani Enterprises’ US legal case faces a likely dismissal by federal prosecutors. IDFC First Bank launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration. Premier Energies secured significant orders,…
The Competition Commission of India approved the merger of fifty-one Malabar Group companies. These companies are primarily engaged in the jewellery business sector. Separately, the regulator dismissed a case against Nissan Motor India. The complainant had accused Nissan of anti-competitive dealership agreement termination practices. The CCI found no violation of competition rules in the Nissan…
Sebi has revised rules for depositories’ Investor Protection Fund income. Depositories can now use five percent of annual income for expenses. The remaining ninety-five percent must be reinvested back into the fund. This change allows for administrative costs like salaries and audit fees. Any unutilized funds from the five percent must be returned to the…
The general insurance sector saw a 16.7% premium income rise in June. Standalone health insurers led this growth with a 31% increase. First quarter collections for FY27 also climbed by 11.1%. Niva Bupa Health Insurance showed strong premium growth of 34% in June. ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported a 13.7% premium increase for the month.
The Reserve Bank of India has approved NS Vishwanathan’s reappointment as Axis Bank’s non-executive chairman. His new three-year term will commence from October 27, 2026, and conclude on October 26, 2029. This extension is contingent upon his reappointment as an independent director for the bank. Vishwanathan, a former deputy governor, has been serving as part-time…
The government is considering a merger of ASREC Asset Reconstruction Company with NARCL to enhance the functionality of state-sponsored bad-loan resolution efforts. This proposal, still in preliminary discussions, underscores a strategic effort for consolidation rather than growth. ASREC ARC is majorly held by public sector lenders and LIC, aiming for better management and scrutiny of…
Irdai has implemented a new requirement for state insurers to create annual provisions for wage increases, intending to soften the financial repercussions of periodic wage negotiations. Insurers are now obliged to evaluate the sufficiency of these provisions quarterly after obligations become clear. The government has ruled out options for additional capital, instead banking on solvency…
Banks have also been given the flexibility of dropping mandatory alerts for lowvalue transactions. However, top-draw private banks, such as HDFC Bank or ICICI Bank, are unlikely to reduce SMS alerts for such transactions to ensure their reputation for technology adoption and customer experience isn’t compromised.