After a period of inactivity, companies are preparing to raise funds through IPOs. SEBI has approved six IPOs aiming to raise over Rs 20,000 crore, including a significant Rs 12,500 crore offer from HDB Financial. Several offers include both fresh issues and offer-for-sale components, with HDB Financial and Dorf-Ketal Chemicals leading the way.
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The Indian femtech sector, after a funding peak in 2021, is now seeing strategic consolidation through acquisitions. IVF Access, a fertility chain, recently acquired Proactive For Her, a digital women's health clinic. This acquisition signals a shift towards integrated platforms offering full-stack clinical care, moving beyond standalone apps to address the entire care journey.
WestBridge Capital divested a 12.4% stake in Aptus Value Housing Finance for Rs 1,906 crore through an open market transaction via WestBridge Crossover Fund LLC. The sale reduced WestBridge Capital’s holding to 16.19%. SBI Mutual Fund, Axis Mutual Fund, Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore, and Eastbridge Group collectively acquired a 3.35% stake for Rs 514.64 crore. Aptus Value Housing Finance shares closed 9.
A public feud between Trump and Musk triggered a significant drop in Tesla shares, impacting major US indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Tesla's decline highlighted concerns about index concentration in large-cap stocks, particularly the 'Magnificent Seven,' and its wide market exposure through numerous ETFs, affecting funds like the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund.
Starting July 2025, the GST Network will time-bar GST returns after three years from the due date, impacting filings like GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Implemented from August 2025, this measure, stemming from the Finance Act, 2023, aims to improve compliance and clear backlogs.
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July. But in early 2025, OPEC+ members decided on the gradual output increase and subsequently began to accelerate the pace.
Mercedes Benz, Skoda-Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Kia have expressed interest in manufacturing electric vehicles in India, according to Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy. This follows discussions regarding the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India'. The scheme aims to attract global manufacturers with incentives like reduced customs duty on imported electric cars.
Bank deposits in metro cities have increased to 53.2% in March 2025, while their share in bank credit has decreased. This shift is driven by a growing preference for personal loans and the movement of capital to semi-urban areas. Personal loans have seen significant growth, with housing loans becoming more affordable.
Starting July 2025, the GSTN will make the GSTR-3B form non-editable to enhance consistency and reduce revenue leakages. Taxpayers must use GSTR-1A to amend outward supplies before filing GSTR-3B. This shift requires businesses to ensure real-time reconciliation and error correction, placing greater responsibility on internal controls.
Hyundai Motor Company fully exited Ola Electric Mobility, selling its 2.47% stake for Rs 552 crore. Kia Corporation also divested a 0.62% stake for Rs 137.35 crore. Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius acquired a 1.95% stake for Rs 435.47 crore, leading to a fall in Ola Electric's stock price amidst reported net losses.