InCred Money has secured Sebi's in-principle approval for a mutual fund licence, marking a key step toward launching its asset management business. The company plans to build a digital-first AMC and expects to go live after completing regulatory and operational requirements.
Sepia Investments and Anchor Partners sold shares worth about Rs 777 crore in Corona Remedies through block deals. HDFC Mutual Fund emerged as the largest buyer, while several institutional investors, including Aberdeen entities, ADIA, Invesco and WhiteOak, also accumulated stakes.
BRND.ME, formerly Mensa Brands, has converted into a public company after shifting its corporate base to India. The consumer brands platform is preparing for a potential IPO within 12-18 months, backed by stronger governance, profitability and a streamlined corporate structure.
Sebi has cautioned investors against trading unlisted securities through unauthorized websites and electronic platforms. The regulator said such platforms operate outside its oversight, leaving investors without regulatory safeguards, grievance redressal mechanisms or access to investor protection benefits.
Buying US stocks could soon become easier for Indian retail investors after Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox secured regulatory approvals from GIFT Citys IFSCA. The licences will enable the brokerages to facilitate overseas investing, tapping into growing demand for global equities under the RBIs Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Global economic shocks from trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions are reshaping resilience, according to Raghuram Rajan. He stresses India's need for larger strategic oil reserves and diversified import/export markets. Rajan also highlights the rupee's depreciation linked to low foreign investment and urges a long-term view on critical commodity exposure, advocating for domestic production and strategic buffers.
Manipal Health Enterprises is likely to launch its IPO as early as next month, targeting a valuation of around $10 billion. Backed by Temasek, the hospital chain has completed investor roadshows. The offering includes both fresh issue and stake sale, potentially becoming Indias first billion-dollar IPO this year.
