As issues line up, many companies join pre-IPO placement queue

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…

General insurers clock 16.7% premium growth

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.

Depositories get to spend 5% of IPF interest income

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…

Malabar Group companies’ merger gets CCI nod

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…