PUBLIC MARKETS
Allied Blenders shares list at 13.8% premium over offer price
Allied Blenders and Distillers, after a successful IPO, intends to use ₹720 crore from the fresh issue to repay outstanding borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The company's strategic financial decisions align with its growth objectives and market positioning.
IPO Calendar: Primary market gears up for another robust week as 3 companies look to raise Rs 2,700 cr
Apart from the above 3 public offers, the Street will see as many 11 listings including that of Allied Blenders and Vraj Iron and Steel, which received healthy investors' response for their IPOs in the week gone by.
US IPOs off to their best start in a while
Wall Street's equity capital markets see a resurgence with IPOs and equity offerings surpassing $20 billion in the first half of 2024, marking the strongest start since 2021. Enhanced investor engagement and favorable market conditions signal a potential bounce-back year, encouraging companies like Lineage to pursue significant listings amid balanced valuation discussions.
Budget 2024: Tata Motors expects policy continuity in electric mobility
Tata Motors expects policy continuity in the upcoming Union Budget and calls for more players in the charging infrastructure space for faster adoption of electric mobility in India. The new NDA government is expected to present the Union Budget next month, with GST and PLI schemes already in place.
3 themes to bet on now for pre-Budget plays: Gurmeet Chadha
Gurmeet Chadha says that the market is trying to position on the pre-Budget period. But there are very few pockets which give a lot of valuation comfort. So, we have to be very selective in terms of what we buy and ensure that we do not end up paying very unreasonable valuations in those pockets.
Armee Infotech files papers to garner Rs 250 cr via IPO
IT infrastructure solutions provider Armee Infotech Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 250 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).
JM Financial shares fall 5% on SEBI ban from managing debt public issues
Shares of JM Financial declined by 5% to Rs 83 during Friday's intraday trading on the BSE. This drop followed a decision by the markets regulator SEBI on Thursday, confirming interim measures to prohibit the company from serving as a lead manager for public issues of debt securities until March 31, 2025.
Stanley Lifestyles high on luxury quotient, raises Rs 161 cr from anchors
Private equity-backed Stanley Lifestyles, the fourth-largest player in India's home furniture market, is set to launch a ₹537 crore IPO. The company's revenues have more than doubled, and net profit has grown significantly in recent years.
Private banks further consolidate lending market share
These banks including the banking sector leaders such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank account for a majority share in service sector credit at 51% in FY24. In retail credit, public and private sector banks account for equal share at 49% each.
IPO season is back with more than 2 dozen companies chasing Rs 30,000 crore
India's primary market anticipates a wave of IPOs with over two dozen companies planning to raise ₹30,000 crore. Investor confidence is high with the Modi government's return for a third term, ensuring stable governance and policies.
Plan to tweak capital gains tax regime for debt mutual funds
The government is considering changes to the capital gains tax regime for debt mutual funds to provide relief for the Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund, amid concerns over the current taxation structure.
How investors struck gold in the new-age IPO boom
In the last month, several new-age companies backed by venture capital, have or are set to hit the public markets. This has resulted in a gold rush for their investors. Travel tech platform Ixigo is set to go public next week, while insurtech firm Go Digit and coworking startup Awfis have already listed on the exchanges in the past one month. Their investors, including Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, ChrysCapital and TVS Capital and A91 Partners, are sitting on multiple returns from some of these investments.
Aramco sale set to raise at least $11.2 billion for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco's mega stock offering, set to raise $11.2 billion, supports the government's economic transformation. The sale includes Aramco's $124 billion dividend, attracting foreign investors despite challenges in the oil market.
Startups seek advice on IPO timing in choppy markets
Multiple new-age companies looking to go public are seeking counsel on their next moves in response to the stock market volatility following the general election results on Tuesday. These companies are looking for advice on the timing of their public listings even as they remain confident about India's macroeconomic prospects, founders, investors and investment bankers told us.
Raamdeo Agrawal's advice to SIP investors amid market correction
Market loves myth, I mean myth of public sector company, myth of private sector company, I think that has to be broken down but markets works the way it works, I mean they love to put PSU as a separate category altogether and private sector as a separate category and that is how they pick stocks.
What big bulls on D-Street said on market, election trends and investment strategy
Markets initially reacted based on the exit polls, which seemed to foster a lot of optimism. Many expected a post-election rally, as indicated by conversations suggesting bullish sentiments. Therefore, the reaction observed on Tuesday can be seen as a reflection of those high expectations, observed majority of analysts.
India seeks firms make additional disclosures to fast track public offers, document shows
SEBI wants companies seeking to go public to provide 31 additional disclosures, including details on conflicts of interest. The regulator aims to expedite public offers by requiring more information from merchant bankers, as reported by Reuters.
Beyond public market: The growing appeal of alternatives in India
The asset management industry in India has witnessed substantial growth, particularly in alternatives like AIFs, InvITs, and REITs. Private market alternatives offer access to previously unavailable asset classes, but investors should carefully assess asset managers for rigorous evaluation processes and proven track records.
Markets to get surprised on the positive side if the NDA numbers are closer to 400: Manish Sonthalia
Manish Sonthalia, CIO at Emkay Investment Manager, discusses potential dark horses in commodities, specifically metal, and highlights sectors like public sector units, BFSI, banks, and IT performing well this year. sonthalia says everything seems to be priced into perfection or more than perfection when it comes to the extreme short term or even the short term.
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