SBI Funds raises Rs 1,655 crore in a pre-IPO placement

SBI Funds Management secured ₹1,655 crore from investors before its IPO. This pre-IPO share sale occurred ahead of the company’s upcoming public offering. The asset manager’s ₹11,693 crore IPO is the largest public issue scheduled for 2026. PI Opportunities Fund-II and Enam’s Akash Manek Bhanshali were among the significant investors. The transaction involved selling a…

Groww faces technical glitch, client withdrawals hit

Groww experienced a temporary disruption affecting client fund withdrawals on Friday. This incident was attributed to an issue with its cloud service provider, Google Cloud Platform. Some users also reported difficulties depositing money into their accounts. The brokerage stated the problem was promptly resolved before market closing. Customers could then access their funds after the…

IT rally powers markets over 1%; Sensex, Nifty end week with marginal losses

Indian equity indices saw a rise on Friday, boosted by information technology stocks. Tata Consultancy Services’ earnings met expectations, easing sector concerns which helped the market. The benchmark indices, however, finished the week marginally lower, ending a winning streak. Renewed West Asia tensions kept investor optimism in check earlier in the week. Brent crude futures…

SP Group secures Rs 21,500 crore to refinance debt

Shapoorji Pallonji Group secured significant funding through debt issuance. This refinancing effort attracted both domestic and global institutional investors. The company raised approximately Rs 21,500 crore in its initial funding tranche. Investors showed strong interest, with many participating for the first time. This move is part of a larger plan to replace higher cost debt.