Topic: Equity market
HDFC Bank plans to ride on India’s sizzling market rally and do more equity deals
Despite being India’s most valuable lender, HDFC Bank so far hasn’t been able to exploit its strong balance sheet to make inroads into this competitive market.
India is the next target for global acquisition companies, Nomura says
In India, Nomura expects equal revenue contributions from equity capital markets, mergers, acquisitions & financing. More initial public offerings are also expected this year.
Private equity funds are hoping to profit from India’s distressed debt
S&P BSE IPO Index has risen more than three times the amount of the S&P BSE Sensex Index this year.
Nigeria delays its elections citing ‘logistical’ reasons, Chinese markets on bull run
Nigerian election commission announces delay hours before polling, Chinese markets recover from last year's slump.
Top global investors unfazed by cloud over Indian non-banking finance sector
Investors say India’s fundamentals are strong and very strong growth is expected in the coming years.
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MP’s Ranji win is a reminder that sports gives you everything, but in its own sweet time
Back in 1999, Chandrakant Pandit was Madhya Pradesh’s losing captain. Today, he is the coach of the winning team.
Free power & no new taxes in AAP govt’s Punjab Budget, but fiscal consolidation roadmap missing
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised improving ‘fiscal health’ and augmenting tax revenues in AAP govt's maiden Budget Monday, but outstanding debt expected to rise by 8.4%.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.