Jio Platforms draws nearly $25 billion in IPO anchor investor bids

Jio Platforms is set to raise up to $3.2 billion at a valuation of $108.3 billion in what will be ​India’s biggest ever IPO Mukesh Ambani’s $3.2 billion Jio Platforms IPO has drawn bids of about $25 billion from institutions including GIC, BlackRock and Fidelity, totalling almost 30 times the quota reserved for anchor investors,…

Hyundai, Kia parent Hyundai Motor Group to invest $15.5 billion in India till 2032

Investment through 2032 to cover Hyundai and Kia plants, R&D, local suppliers and new mobility businesses South Korean chaebol Hyundai Motor Group will invest $15.5 billion in India between 2026 and 2032, expanding manufacturing capacity at Hyundai Motor India Ltd and Kia India while strengthening research and development, local sourcing and future mobility businesses. The…

RBI MPC meet: Why your borrowing costs may go up from October

High oil prices and weak monsoon, which will weigh on food prices, are likely to push up inflation, and in this backdrop, RBI may raise the repo rate by 25 bps each in October and December, feels D. K. Joshi, Chief Economist at Crisil Are you a home-loan borrower? Your interest rate may go up…

Net direct tax collections rise 13% to ₹12.1 trillion

Gross direct tax collections grew 15.19% to ₹14.32 trillion a year earlier. Net corporate tax collections, after accounting for refunds, increased 19.48% New Delhi: Net direct tax collections rose 12.96% year-on-year to ₹12.12 trillion as of 17 September of fiscal year 2027, as per the income-tax department’s provisional data released on Friday. Gross direct tax…

Puravankara shares jump 4%, extend rally to second day. Why is the realty stock rebounding?

Shares of Puravankara rose nearly 4% to ₹218 following the acquisition of redevelopment rights for three societies in Goregaon West, Mumbai, with a project potential of 1.05 million sq. ft. and a GDV of ₹2,600 crore, strengthening its market position. Shares of real estate developer Puravankara closed nearly 4% higher in Thursday’s trade on 17…

‘Even the US’ regulates foreign funding: India hits back at Republic lawmaker’s remarks – ‘Our Parliament decides’

Various countries, including the United States, enforce regulations on foreign monetary inflows, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. India on Friday responded to a remark made by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, stating that the matter is India’s ‘internal affair.’ Various countries including the United States, enforce…

Vedanta Q1 profit rises 72% YoY; announces demerger of real estate business into VPPL

  Vedanta announced the demerger of its surplus real estate assets into a new entity, Vedanta Property Platforms Ltd (VPPL). Vedanta Ltd on Thursday reported a 71.84 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit attributable to owners at Rs 5,473 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), compared with Rs…

Mutual funds holding cash: Is high cash balance a red flag for investors? Experts explain

Experts suggest that cash holdings should be viewed as a portfolio management tool rather than a buy-or-sell signal. A fund’s investment philosophy, portfolio quality, and long-term performance remain far more important than a single percentage shown in the monthly factsheet.   A mutual fund primarily invests in stocks, bonds, or commodities, but not every rupee…

HCL Technologies share emerges top gainer on Nifty 50 and Sensex after Sarvam AI investment move

HCL Technologies share price has gained 12% in one month, but has risen only 1% in six months. The largecap IT stock has fallen 13% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, and has declined 8% in one year. HCL Tech shares have jumped 51% in three years and 107% in five years. HCL Technologies share price…