HDB Financial Services shares made a robust stock market entry, listing at a 12.84% premium of Rs 835 over the issue price of Rs 740. The IPO, which included a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale, witnessed substantial investor demand, closing with an overall subscription of 17.65 times, driven primarily by strong interest from Qualified Institutional Buyers.
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Ahead of the crucial second Test against England, Team India grapples with team composition uncertainties. Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill engaged in intense discussions, focusing on the bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah's likely absence and the choice between Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav add to the dilemma.
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