Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries’ digital arm, has filed for India’s largest-ever public issue, aiming to raise a record $4 billion. This IPO, the first from RIL in nearly two decades, will see a fresh issue of shares to fund strategic priorities like 5G expansion and debt reduction. The offering could value Jio Platforms at a...Read More

Sebi has greenlit buyback flexibility for companies, reintroducing open market options via exchanges from August 1. Mutual funds gain relaxed borrowing norms for liquidity, and AIFs will see faster fundraising. These moves aim to boost capital management for listed firms, with buybacks needing completion within 66 days and 40% funds deployed early. Merchant banker appointments...Read More

Indian tech stocks experienced a sharp decline Friday, mirroring a significant drop in global IT giant Accenture due to weaker-than-expected revenue and order forecasts. The Nifty IT index plunged over 6%, with major players like Infosys and TCS seeing substantial losses. Analysts suggest valuations are now attractive but future growth remains uncertain amid AI advancements,...Read More

SBI Funds Management, India’s largest mutual fund house, has secured SEBI’s nod for its upcoming Initial Public Offering, expected to launch early in July. The public issue will be an Offer for Sale, with existing shareholders State Bank of India and Amundi India divesting a portion of their stakes. This move signals a significant step...Read More

Jio Platforms’ upcoming IPO is priced at a premium, reflecting its market leadership and advanced 4G/5G network. Despite smaller revenues than global giants, Jio commands a higher valuation. The company plans to raise over $4 billion, with an anticipated market cap of ₹12-14 lakh crore. While Jio shows strong customer growth and data traffic, Bharti...Read More

Traders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed inflation worries fueled by a surge in oil prices. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s firm stance against high inflation has bolstered these expectations. This development occurred amidst quiet trading, with US markets closed for...Read More

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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the green light to reintroduce open market buybacks for companies, effective August 1. This new route allows firms to repurchase shares directly from stock exchanges, a mechanism previously discontinued. The move aims to offer a more efficient and equitable way for companies to return capital to...Read More

India’s benchmark 10-year bond yield saw a pause in its recent drop on Friday. This change was fueled by stalled talks between the U.S. and Iran, which caused oil prices to tick up, negatively impacting investor sentiment. Additionally, profit-taking by traders following a strong bond price increase played a role. Rising concerns about El Nino’s...Read More

Jio Platforms has filed its DRHP with Sebi for a massive IPO comprising a fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares. The offering aims to reduce debt, fund growth and unlock value for shareholders, while marking a milestone for India’s largest telecom and digital services platform.Read More