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Amid demand slowdown, EVs plug into PE recharging infrastructure
Private equity firms are increasing investments in India's electric two- and three-wheeler industry amidst a slowdown in electric passenger vehicle sales. Total funding in the first half of 2024 reached $754 million. Electric two-wheeler sales are on the rise, but electric passenger vehicle sales have declined. Challenges such as range anxiety and inadequate charging infrastructure persist.
VIEW: SEBI needs to find a balance between protecting retail investors' rights and capital formation
VIEW: In a surprising move, SEBI reversed its earlier directive to the Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and restored special rights for PE investors on June 24, 2024. Initially, SEBI required these rights to lapse at the draft red herring prospectus stage, but pushback from investors led to a rollback.
For IT, FY25 may turn out to be almost a déjà vu of FY24: Ankur Rudra, JP Morgan
Ankur Rudra says FY25 is turning out to be almost a déjà vu of FY24. We will barely see any improvement across the sector. Last year, growth was, like you said, low to mid-single digits. This year growth will again be low to mid-single digits. FY26, at the moment the visibility is relatively weak.
Nifty valuation above 5-year average, most narratives priced-in. What should investors do?
Since the June 4 market debacle when Nifty hit a low of 21,884.50, it has seen a rally largely moving towards north. The index attained a lifetime high of 24,433.20, traversing 2,560 points or 12%.
From 'Sar pe laal topi Rusi' to 'Disco Dancer': PM Modi's ode to Bollywood classics at diaspora event in Russia
Highlighting the impact of Indian cinema, PM Modi noted how Raj Kapoor's legacy influenced subsequent generations of stars, including Mithun Chakraborty, whose dynamic performances in films like 'Disco Dancer' captivated Russian audiences in the 1980s.
At $4.2 billion, Q2 2024 IPO size records its highest growth in 2 years
QIPs saw a rise in both value and volume compared to the previous quarter, with 20 issues raising $2.3 billion. This marks the second-highest volume since Q4 2017. The retail and consumer sector led deal activity, with an 18% increase in value over Q1 2024, despite a 7% decrease in volume.
India Inc registers 501 deals valued at USD 21.4 bn in Q2 2024: Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Bharat's Q2 2024 report shows 501 deals worth USD 21.4 billion. Despite a 28% value decrease post Reliance-Disney mega-merger, domestic investment and private equity remain strong. High-value deals (over USD 100 million) rose 58% with 30 significant deals. Political stability and policy clarity boosted traditional sectors like pharma and manufacturing, states Shanthi Vijetha.
NCERT to recreate PM's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' for virtual exhibition
PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' might become virtual with NCERT's portal, featuring interactive 2D/3D environments. Amid NEET exam irregularities, NCERT's Expression of Interest aims for one crore annual visitors. The virtual exhibition includes a hall, Modi's speeches, selfie zones. Launched in February 2018, PPC addresses exam stress concerns.
NCERT to recreate PM Modi's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' for virtual exhibition
The NCERT is working on a proposal to create a virtual platform for PM Modi's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' initiative. The platform will feature interactive 2D/3D environments for student engagement, selfie opportunities with the PM, and exhibition of student projects.
Axis Securities initiates coverage on Inox Wind, sees upside potential of 30%
Domestic brokerage firm ICICI Securities initiated coverage on Inox Wind (IWL) with a target price of Rs 185 stating that the company is well-positioned to benefit from the tailwinds in the wind sector.
Hindustan Foods shares zoom 15% after stake sale via block deal
Shares of the FMCG major Hindustan Foods (HFL) surged 15% today on BSE to Rs 582.50 after a likely equity stake sale of 11.1% via a block deal on Wednesday. The deal size is said to be approximately worth Rs 720 crore.
Sebi’s diktat on IPO-bound companies gives a jolt to PE investors
Sebi is intending to advance the timing of terminating special rights, from the date of listing of IPO shares to the date of filing of updated DRHP.
This ratio helps in avoiding mirage of value in bullish time: 5 stocks from different sectors for long-term investors
Given the high probability that bulls will be soon seen all over the street. It would be better to just be a bit more cautious while taking incremental exposure. One thing which investors need to take into consideration is that there is a big difference in what is value and what looks cheap due to one financial ratio, more often than not, relying on PE may lead to wrong investment decisions. When looking for long term investment, it is better to use PEG ratio, though finding the right ratio is itself a challenge. PEG ratio is much better compared to the commonly used P/E ratio. It helps in avoiding stocks which might appear cheap but actually are not value buys. Also in sectors which are cyclical in nature, looking at the price earning matrix may lead to wrong decisions.
Screaming value? 34 stocks with consistent earnings growth still trading below 5-year PE
34 stocks with consistent earnings growth, including Trent, are trading below 5-year PE. Axis Securities recommends buying Trent at Rs 4,800. 5 Nifty index cos, like ICICI Bank and Maruti Suzuki, are also undervalued.
TPG Asia sells entire stake in RR Kabel in Rs 958 crore block deal
Marquee funds, including Edelweiss MF, Tata MF, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, ICICI Pru MF, Blackstone Aqua, Reliance Nippon Life, and HDFC Standard Life, among others, bought stakes in the transaction.
TPG Asia to sell entire stake in RR Kabel via Rs 957 crore block deal today
The private equity firm acquired a 21% stake in RR Kabel five years prior to the IPO, which was launched in the latter half of 2023. Since then, it has continuously reduced its stake.
TPG Asia to exit RR Kabel, offload stocks worth Rs 1,000 crore in block deal: Report
TPG Asia had acquired around 21% stake in RR Kabel five years before the IPO, which was launched in late 2023. Since then, the PE firm has gradually cut its stake in the company.
PhonePe, BharatPe settle legal dispute over 'Pe'
The legal battle began in 2018 when PhonePe issued a legal notice to BharatPe, asking the latter to stop using 'Pe' in Devanagari script in their brand name.
More PE firms gearing up for India debut
The US PE firm Platinum Equity is exploring investments in a range of sectors.
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