Jain Resource Recycling, a non-ferrous metal company, is set to launch an IPO. The company aims to raise ₹500 crore through fresh equity. It will use the funds to repay debt and cover corporate expenses. Additionally, ₹750 crore will be raised through an offer for sale. Post-IPO, promoter stake will decrease.Read More

India is planning to allow more foreign investment in Public Sector Banks. The current limit is 20%. The government wants to strengthen these banks. This will help them raise more capital. The government will keep at least 51% stake. This ensures the banks remain public. The goal is to make them globally competitive.Read More

Insurance firms want the Reserve Bank of India to release a predictable schedule for state development loan auctions. They also want states to stick to their borrowing plans. This helps fund managers plan better. Market experts suggest aligning the SDL calendar with central government borrowing. Overlapping maturities disrupt the government securities market.Read More

The digital euro project is gaining momentum, potentially launching in mid-2029, according to ECB’s Piero Cipollone. Euro-area finance ministers have reached an agreement on customer holding limits, marking a significant step forward. Discussions among member states are progressing positively, suggesting a concrete timeline for the digital currency’s introduction.Read More

BlackRock’s Raffaele Savi remains optimistic about equities, citing strong growth drivers and investor caution outside US tech. He dismisses dot-com comparisons, highlighting real revenues in today’s tech firms. Savi emphasizes quant funds’ role in providing steady returns and the importance of combining AI with human judgment to navigate market shifts, advocating for equity-heavy portfolios for...Read More

Money managers are advising wealthy Indian investors to consider higher-risk debt options. These options include deals from Shapoorji Pallonji and Pharmeasy. Minimum investments are significantly higher, creating an exclusive market. These private debt transactions offer double-digit returns. However, they come with limited liquidity and increased risk. Experts emphasize the importance of understanding these risks before...Read More

The Indian rupee plummeted to a record low of 88.7975 against the dollar, becoming the worst-performing Asian currency due to rising US visa fees and trade tensions. These factors threaten India’s IT sector and remittances, exacerbating pressures from high tariffs and weak foreign investment. The RBI’s limited intervention suggests a possible strategy to aid exporters...Read More

Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, indicated a careful strategy for upcoming interest rate reductions. This contrasts with other Fed officials advocating for quicker action. Stephen Miran suggested a significant rate cut. Michelle Bowman also supported faster cuts due to cooling inflation and a weakening job market. Other Fed officials, like Austan Goolsbee, urged caution, citing...Read More

Epack Prefab Technologies garnered Rs 151 crore from anchor investors, including Whiteoak Capital and Morgan Stanley Asia, prior to its Rs 504-crore IPO opening on September 24. The company finalized the allocation of 74.11 lakh shares at Rs 204 per share. Proceeds from the IPO will fund manufacturing expansion and debt repayment.Read More

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 88.7975 per dollar, pressured by higher US visa fees, tariffs, weak foreign inflows, and IT sector concerns, making it Asia’s worst-performing currency.Read More