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Kolkata: The Indian banking industry is in good shape if not in the pink of health. According to Reserve Bank of India data, profitability of banks improved for the sixth consecutive year in 2023-24 and the banking sector is sufficiently capitalised. Economic expansion, rising disposable incomes, growing consumerism and easier credit access have propelled the country 's banking sector. The state of the Indian banking system has an indirect certificate in the form of foreign investment that is chasing this sector. In the year gone by, as much as $15 billion was pumped into the banking industry in half a dozen deals. It signals a confidence that is triggered when supervision and governance standards meet a widening and deepening market. Let 's have a closer look at these deals. Blackstone-Federal Bank deal Signed on Oct 24, 2025 Financial leviathan Blackstone has invested $705 million to 9.9% stake in Federal Bank. It has been done through Singapore affiliate Asia II Topco...
Kolkata: The year 2025 set a few records in the IPO market. There were more public issues that any other year earlier -- 103 mainboard and 270 SME IPOs. And they mobilised about Rs 1.93 lakh crore, more than any other year. In 2025, mutual funds too participated in the anchor rounds of IPOs more than earlier years. While capital market regulator Sebi forbade mutual fund houses to participate in pre-IPO fund raising rounds, it expanded the scope of mutual funds to participate in the anchor investment rounds. In November, Sebi amended rules for share-allocation for anchor investors in public offerings. According to this rule, Sebi increased total reservation in the anchor portion from 33% to 40%. The 40% was subdivided into 33% for mutual funds and 7% for insurance companies and pension funds. Moreover, in as the 7% earmarked for insurers and pensions funds was unsubscribed, it could be allocated to mutual funds. Against that backdrop of expanded role of mutual funds, it is interesting...
Kolkata: The four new labour codes have been welcomed by India Inc and going by the trend a large number of new-age companies are going to adopt it sooner than later, when the government finally notifies them. Mumbai-based Core Integra is a technology-focused company that specialises in HR solutions for client companies and help them in labour law compliance, payroll outsourcing, talent acquisition and similar services. As a part of its preparation for this new age HR requirements, the company has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with Sebi to mobilise at least Rs 3.5 crore. Size of the Core Integra IPO The size of the issue is yet to be finalised. However, the DHRP has said that the issue will certainly comprise a fresh issue of up to 35,00,000 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each. However, the actual size of the issue will be decided a bit later. The offering will be a 100% book-built issue, the company has said. Investors will soon get to know the issue details. The...
Kolkata: Following the bumper year in 2025, the IPO market in 2026 is expected to be buoyant in 2026. There are already reports of public issues that will be raising well over Rs 1 lakh crore. Now we have a report of a REIT IPO too. Bagmane Prime Office REIT, which is backed by Bengaluru-based realty firm Bagmane Group, has filed a draft paper with Sebi to float an IPO to mobilise up to Rs 4,000 crore. REITs or Real Estate Investment Trusts are investment vehicles that own and/or operate income-generating real estate. These instruments help channelise household savings into commercial real estate, which allows investors to profit from the gains of real estate without having to purchase them directly which involves huge amounts and is beyond the reach of common individuals. Bagmane Office REIT IPO details According to the DHRP filed with the SEBI, Bagmane Office REIT the IPO will comprise both fresh shares and an OFS part. The fresh issue of units will aggregate up to Rs 3,000 crore...
Kolkata: The redemption price of the first SGB (Sovereign Gold Bond) of 2026 as announced by RBI will gladden the hearts of investors. The final redemption price for the SGB 2017-18 Series XIV is Rs 13,486 per unit, which signals a return of more than Rs 10,600 compared to the issue price. The premature redemption price for SGB 2018-19 Series IV has also been announced. This announcement by the central bank if pertinent for those who invested in SGB 2017-18 Series XIV, a series which matured for redemption on January 1, 2026. The issue date of SGB 2017-18 Series XIV was January 1, 2017, and therefore, it completed its eight-year term on December 31, 2025. SGBs are redeemable after eight years from the issue date. The point to note is when the bonds were open for subscription, the issue price was Rs 2,781 per gram for those who made online application and Rs 2,881 per gram for other investors. How is redemption price calculated Redemption price is calculated on the data released by the...
Kolkata: Gold and silver have blazed the returns table in 2025. The question is, whether the precious metals will continue to behave the same way in 2026, and perhaps, more important, how can one hope to take exposure in these assets now. TV9 speaks to Chintan Haria, principal investment strategist of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company to take ideas for our readers. Haria cautions that following the strong run up in gold and silver prices over the past few years, investors should adopt a cautious approach rather than making large lumpsum allocations. The expert is in favour of investors adopting a disciplined investment strategy instead of chasing returns. Q: Gold and Silver are trading at their record highs, what are various reasons for this rally? Can we expect to see such a rally in 2026? A: A confluence of factors has resulted in the rally of precious commodities in recent times. Geopolitical tensions, trade related uncertainty, continued expectations of interest rate cuts...
Kolkata: The year 2025 made a record in the IPO market. For one, it took India to the top of the world in terms of IPO volumes, accounting for one-fifth of public issue numbers. In terms of proceeds India came fourth, contributing for about 11% of the total funds raised through this route globally. In a note, Pantomath Capital has stated that "Primary market fundraising in India is equivalent to about 49% of private capital raised, far higher than in developed markets such as the US (about 9%) and Europe (about 13%), where companies rely predominantly on private capital access public markets much later." As many as 103 mainboard and 270 SME IPOs raised almost Rs 1.93 lakh crore in 2025. But which companies generated the biggest wealth for the investors ? The Primary Pulse 2025 of Pantomath Capital crunches data to list it. Top 10 returns IPOs of 2025 generated ADITYA INFOTECH IPO Size: Rs 1,300 cr Issue price: Rs 675 CMP (Dec last week): Rs 1,554 Gains: 130.18 STALLION INDIA...
Kolkata: Dividends can often be a steady source of income for equity investors in India, particularly in financially stable companies with a known and consistent dividend paying record. Usually companies that regularly pay dividends have robust balance sheets, low debt, and healthy cash flows for understandable reasons. Analysts also point out that on the whole dividend-paying stocks display lower volatility compared to pure growth stocks. According to a report, the top dividend paying companies in India in FY25 were TCS, Page Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Britannia Industries and Eicher Motors. Here we have a look at 10 PSU stocks that have paid dividends regularly. A few companies have also offered attractive dividend yields which have shown improvement in yield every year. Let 's have a closer look. The 10 dividend paying PSU stars MSTC: This company is a Mini-ratna PSU. It paid a total of Rs 40.5 per share through three interim dividends in FY25. This resulted in a dividend...
Kolkata: The IPO market in India is moving structurally to a different plane and 2026 can witness capital formation through public issues reach a new zone altogether and as much as Rs 4 lakh crore can be raised by Indian companies through this route, Pantomath Capital has said. "We anticipate a shift towards larger offerings across both mainboard and SME segments, resulting in higher average issue sizes. On this basis, primary market fund mobilisation in 2026 is expected to be in the range of Rs 3.5 to Rs 4.0 lakh crore," wrote Pantomath Capital in a detailed note. "2026 is expected to mark a phase of consolidation and quality led growth for Indian capital markets. Issuance activity will be shaped by a more selective, institutionally anchored market environment, with stronger emphasis on issuer quality, governance standards, and earnings visibility. Market depth, pricing discipline, and institutional maturity are set to strengthen further, reinforcing India 's position as one of...
Kolkata: In the wobbly equity market conditions that defined 2025, flexicap funds emerged as a strong favourite of investors, with a report pointing out that as many 30 funds out of 39 flexicap funds generating positive gains. HDFC Flexicap fund emerged as the top performer with 11.05% returns during the year. In the period between June and December, four flexi-cap schemes were launched. These are schemes in which the fund manager has freedom to invest in large, mid and small-cap companies which gives him/her the freedom to tune the portfolio according to shifting market conditions. The four flexi-cap funds launched in 2025 are too young to make a comparison of performance. But we have a look at the basic characteristics of these funds. Jio BlackRock Flexi Cap Fund This fund made a big bang NFO on October 13, 2025. Its assets under management (AUM) are approximately Rs 2,231 crore. The fund 's NAV is Rs 10.29, and it has generated a return of approximately 2.9% so far. This fund...
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