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Vishal Mega Mart Ltd. launched its IPO, raising $944 million and valuing the company at $4 billion. The offering was oversubscribed 27 times, driven by strong investor demand. The company, which operates over 600 stores across India, focuses on value pricing and caters to middle- and lower-income consumers, primarily in smaller cities and towns.
Tesla reported lower than expected profits Wednesday but confirmed key 2025 benchmarks, saying it will return to sales volume growth and move forward with fully autonomous driving. But Tesla expects growth in 2025, saying in its earnings release that "with the advancements in vehicle autonomy and the introduction of new products, we expect the vehicle business to return to growth in 2025."
Neelkanth Realtors, a Mumbai-based real estate developer, files draft papers with Sebi for an IPO to raise funds through the issuance of 1.35 crore equity shares. The proceeds will be used for project development, debt repayment, and general corporate purposes. The shares will be listed on BSE and NSE.
HCLTech reported a 5.54% growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,591 crore for the December quarter of FY 2024-25, up from Rs 4,350 crore a year ago. Revenue from operations increased by 5.07% to Rs 29,890 crore. The stock closed at Rs 1,985.25 on the BSE, 0.52% lower than the previous close.
Small finance banks (SFBs) are projected to experience slower growth of 18-20% in FY2025, down from 24% in FY2024, due to rising delinquencies and asset quality issues. The GNPA ratio in the microfinance segment is expected to increase, and funding pressures with higher deposit competition may affect profitability.
In Q2 FY25, the microfinance industry contracted, with delinquency rates increasing to 4.3%, driven by defaults in loans overdue by 30 to 180 days. The industry's portfolio decreased, and measures were discussed to advocate a credit guarantee scheme, operational funds for Northeast India, and improvements in financial practices, governance, and cybersecurity.
As of December 31, 2024, 98.12% of the Rs 2,000 banknotes withdrawn by the Reserve Bank of India have been deposited back into the banking system. Only Rs 6,691 crore remain with the public out of Rs 3.56 lakh crore since demonetisation in May 2023.
Private equity-venture capital (PE-VC) investments in India ended 2024 at $31.1 billion, the lowest since 2019, with a 5.5% decline from 2023. Despite this, the number of deals surpassed 1,000. The largest deal was Brookfield's $2 billion investment in ATC India.
One in five ultra-wealthy Indians with net worth over Rs 25 crore consider settling abroad for better investment and tax advantages, according to Kotak Mahindra Bank’s survey. A significant number are acquiring overseas real estate and diversifying portfolios globally. Succession planning and healthcare spending are rising priorities, driven by the pandemic. Education and collectibles also see increased interest.