Mcap of 8 of 10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 79,129 cr; Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank hit hard

Mcap of 8 of 10 most valued firms erodes by Rs 79,129 cr; Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank hit hard

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 79,129.21 crore last week, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank taking the biggest hit, amid a largely bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark index declined by 444.71 points or 0.51 percent. From the top-10 pack, Reliance … Read more

Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners

Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners

The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners. While Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, Infosys and Bajaj Finance were the gainers, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, … Read more

Bill to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100 per cent likely to be tabled in Winter session of Parliament

Bill to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100 per cent likely to be tabled in Winter session of Parliament

The Centre plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100 per cent. The Winter session will run for 15 days, from December 1 to December 19. A Lok Sabha bulletin states that the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 is … Read more

Is the Rs 10,000 crore IPO jinx over? LG India shares listing breaks 15-year old Coal India record

Is the Rs 10,000 crore IPO jinx over? LG India shares listing breaks 15-year old Coal India record

LG Electronics India made a blockbuster entry on Dalal Street, listing at a stellar 50% premium over its issue price of Rs 1,140. The debut not only rewarded investors handsomely but also created history among India’s Rs 10,000-crore-plus IPOs — a league where most large issues have struggled to maintain listing momentum. The previous record … Read more

Low ownership and strong commentary fuel LIC’s momentum: Anshul Saigal

Low ownership and strong commentary fuel LIC’s momentum: Anshul Saigal

“What’s happening is that the market is becoming very narrow and is searching for pockets where the downside is limited. It’s also looking for certainty in earnings growth. Even companies that posted strong earnings in the first quarter—but haven’t provided clear guidance on the sustainability of those earnings—are getting punished,” says Anshul Saigal, Founder, Saigal … Read more

HDB Financial raises Rs 3,369 crore from 141 anchor investors ahead of IPO

HDB Financial raises Rs 3,369 crore from 141 anchor investors ahead of IPO

Mumbai: HDB Financial Services has raised ₹3,369 crore from 141 anchor investors ahead of the opening of its ₹12,500 crore initial public offering (IPO) on June 25. The company allotted 45 million shares at upper price band of ₹740 apiece to these institutional investors. Anchors include LIC, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, etc. … Read more

LIC declares Rs 12 final dividend after strong FY25 earnings, sets record date

LIC declares Rs 12 final dividend after strong FY25 earnings, sets record date

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has recommended a final dividend of Rs 12 per equity share for the financial year 2024–25. The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company’s Board has also fixed July 25 as the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders … Read more

‘Jio, LIC and now…’: Insurance expert reacts to new players in general insurance sector

‘Jio, LIC and now…’: Insurance expert reacts to new players in general insurance sector

Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved, a prominent Indian consumer goods company, has made its foray into the general insurance industry through the acquisition of a majority stake in Magma General Insurance. According to the agreement, Patanjali Ayurved and DS Group, the maker of Rajnigandha, will purchase Magma General Insurance from Sanoti Properties LLP for a valuation … Read more