Madhusudan Kela-backed fund buys stake in IPO-bound Steamhouse India for Rs 40 crore

Ace investor Madhusudan Kela’s funds, along with Niveshaay Sambhav Fund, have injected Rs 49.99 crore into Steamhouse India via a pre-IPO placement. This strategic investment positions these entities to hold nearly 3% of the company’s pre-IPO equity. Steamhouse India, a Surat-based firm, operates a unique centralized steam supply model for industries and is preparing for…

PFC, REC seek to help centre retain majority at low cost

Power Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary options are being considered: issuing preference shares at ₹10 each, requiring an estimated ₹800 crore outlay, or subscribing to non-tradable bonds worth around ₹24,000 crore. Advisors favor the preference share route, deeming it less…

RBI opens term money market to AIFIs, housing finance companies

The Reserve Bank of India has opened the term money market to All India Financial Institutions and housing finance companies, allowing them to borrow and lend. Prudential borrowing limits for primary dealers have also been significantly increased. These moves aim to deepen market participation and improve liquidity, ultimately strengthening monetary policy transmission by linking short-term…