Healthy Appetite: Adani Enterprises QIP gets nearly 4x bids

Adani Enterprises successfully raised ₹15,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement, attracting significant interest from both foreign investors like Capital Group and Goldman Sachs, and domestic mutual funds. The issue was oversubscribed nearly four times, with the funds earmarked for capital expenditure, debt repayment, and strategic growth initiatives. This successful fundraising underscores strong investor confidence…

Sebi tweaks rules on handling of unpaid securities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has simplified rules for stockbrokers handling unpaid client securities. A new automated pledge system will now manage these shares, directly crediting them to client demat accounts while pledging them to a special broker account. This move aims to ease operational hurdles and align with current market practices, addressing…

FMCG, healthcare in line for strong show in FY27: Brickworks

India’s consumer goods and healthcare sectors are poised for robust growth this fiscal year, driven by tax relief, increasing consumer spending, and a booming medical tourism industry. Brickwork Ratings anticipates a significant revenue jump for consumer goods, while healthcare benefits from strong financial health and government initiatives. Most sectors show a stable outlook, with power…

Dalal Street also smokes peace pipe, ends in green for 4th week in row

Indian stock markets concluded their fourth consecutive week of gains, buoyed by declining crude oil prices and improved geopolitical sentiment. Analysts anticipate further upward movement for the Nifty 50, with upcoming quarterly earnings reports expected to guide market direction. Sectoral strength was observed in Realty, Pharma, Healthcare, and Cement, while broader market indices showed mixed…

Can India govern AI it does not own? RBI’s model risk framework and its limits

RBI’s new AI governance rules for banks place significant accountability on financial entities for all predictive models, including third-party ones. While aiming for robust risk management, the guidelines face challenges due to India’s reliance on foreign AI models. This dependence raises concerns about biases, lack of local context and potential supply chain disruptions, questioning India’s…

India’s Godrej Consumer expects volume-driven first-quarter revenue rise

Godrej Consumer anticipates a robust first quarter, projecting high-teen consolidated revenue growth driven by solid underlying volume increases. The company implemented price adjustments to counter elevated input costs, with margins expected to improve progressively as commodity prices ease. Key international markets, including Indonesia and the GUAM region, demonstrated strong performance, contributing to the positive outlook…