India’s mobile data costs plunge 97% since 2014 as internet users cross 105 crore

Mobile data costs have fallen by more than 97% since 2014, while internet connections have crossed 105 crore, and broadband subscriptions are nearing the 100-crore mark.  India’s mobile data costs have fallen by more than 97% over the past decade, helping drive a sharp expansion in internet access and digital connectivity across the country. The…

Equity mutual fund inflows fall 40% to Rs 22,908 crore in May: AMFI

Equity inflows slowed, gold ETFs saw outflows and debt funds reversed course. Here’s what AMFI’s May data reveals.   Equity mutual fund inflows fell 40 percent to Rs 22,908 crore in May, down from Rs 38,440 crore in April, according to monthly data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Even with…

Canara Bank’s ₹509-crore Rajesh Exports exposure: All you need to know

The Rajesh Exports-Sebi case has renewed attention on Canara Bank’s ₹509-crore exposure and the trade-finance transactions that linked the company to its Swiss subsidiary   The dispute between Rajesh Exports Ltd and Canara Bank has drawn attention to a trade-finance arrangement that left the lender with an outstanding exposure of about ₹509 crore. At the…

India may cut bond taxes, ease investment rules to attract foreign capital: Report

As per news reports, the Union Cabinet is expected to consider proposals as early as this week that could significantly reduce the tax burden on foreign funds investing in Indian bonds. India is preparing a fresh set of measures aimed at attracting overseas capital, including tax relief for foreign investors and easier access to government…

CMR Green Tech IPO to end mainboard dry spell; is it worth your money?

Through its maiden share sale, CMR Green Technologies aims to mobilise ₹630.88 crore via an entirely offer-for-sale (OFS) of 32.9 million equity shares The prolonged dry spell in India’s mainboard primary markets appears set to end with the initial public offering (IPO) of non-ferrous metal recycler and secondary aluminium player CMR Green Technologies, scheduled to…

LIC bonus record date this Friday. Should you buy the PSU stock amid its ongoing uptrend?

LIC shares have been caught in an uptrend, rising for three straight sessions, following a strong set of earnings last week and the announcement of the bonus record date for its 1:1 issue. The PSU stock rose over 2% on Tuesday, taking its three-day rise to 7%. The record date for first-ever bonus issue by…

Adani Power surpasses Infosys to become 11th largest by market cap-What’s driving the rally

Adani Power’s market cap now stands at Rs 4.77 lakh crore, while Infosys ranks at the 12th position with a market cap of Rs 4.69 lakh crore.  Adani Power has surpassed IT major Infosys in terms of market capitalisation to become the 11th most valued firm in the Indian stock market. Adani Power’s market cap…