DAM Capital Advisors has raised Rs 251 crore from anchor investors, including prominent names like Nomura, Goldman Sachs, and several mutual funds. The investment bank's IPO, entirely an offer-for-sale, opens on December 19th with a price band of Rs 269-283 per share, aiming for a Rs 2,000 crore market capitalization. Listing is expected on December 27th.
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Punjab & Sind Bank and IDBI Bank are offering special fixed deposit (FD) schemes with higher interest rates until December 31, 2024. IDBI's Utsav FD offers rates up to 7.85% for senior citizens. Punjab & Sind Bank provides rates up to 8.10% for super senior citizens on select FDs with varying tenures.
Global oil prices have surged to over $81 per barrel due to new US shipping sanctions affecting Russian oil shipments, leading to increased demand for Middle-East/US crude and tankers. This rise in costs is expected to delay fuel price cuts in India, impacting fuel retailers' margins and the economy.
Retail credit growth in India decelerated in Q2FY25, significantly impacting affordable housing and low-cost two-wheeler loans. However, higher-value loans experienced an uptick. Personal loan originations and credit card usage saw growth, while overall credit demand hit a two-year low with mixed delinquency trends.
Kia India MD Gwanggu Lee stated that car sales are expected to grow moderately by 3-4% next year due to increased prices. He suggested the government reduce taxes to stimulate demand. Kia launched the Syros mini offroader, available in petrol, diesel, and eventually electric versions, to compete in the entry SUV market.
Foreign portfolio investors are experiencing their worst annual equity selloff in FY25, with outflows reaching Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Most of the selloff has occurred in the secondary market, while domestic investors have responded with strong investments, achieving a record Rs 4.7 lakh crore in FY25. Despite net selling, FPIs remain buyers in the primary market.
India's goods exports declined for the third consecutive month in January due to lower oil prices, while imports saw the fastest growth since April, leading to a trade deficit. Non-oil exports showed a significant increase, and services exports also outpaced goods, indicating India's strong export performance despite global conflicts and tariff actions.
Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recorded provisional revenue of Rs 30,400 crore in 2024-25, despite delivery shortfalls of Light Combat Aircraft and Advanced Light Helicopter. An improved order book allowed HAL to expand production capacities and secure significant contracts, including a landmark deal worth Rs 62,777 crore for 156 Light Combat Helicopters.
Wall Street and global markets plummeted after President Trump's announcement of new global tariffs, intensifying trade war fears. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq futures saw significant drops, while oil prices and the US dollar also fell. Economists warn that these tariffs could slow growth, increase inflation, and heighten economic uncertainty worldwide.
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