December promises a surge in India's IPO market, with around 25 public issues worth nearly 30,000 crore planned. This follows a record-breaking year. Major companies like ICICI Prudential Asset Management, Meesho, and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions are leading the pack. This strong pipeline validates a structural bull market, driven by entrepreneurial energy and investor appetite.
Aequs, an aerospace components maker, is set to raise significant funds through an IPO. The company plans to use the capital for debt repayment, expansion, and acquisitions. Aequs operates globally with a strong focus on its aerospace division. Investors will be watching its financial performance post-listing. The company aims to strengthen its position in the aerospace sector.
Edmund Rivers, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting the boys, between the ages of 7 and 14, while he worked at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital between 1996 and 2004.
Interest rates on term deposits above 7% significantly dropped to 54% by September, down from 73% in March, as banks lowered rates following RBI's policy cuts. Loans linked to external benchmarks also saw immediate rate reductions. Public sector banks' deposit share increased, while Maharashtra led in deposit mobilization.
Sebi's senior management is opposing a proposed rule mandating public disclosure of their assets and liabilities, citing privacy concerns and potential speculation. A panel recommended these disclosures for officials at chief general manager rank and above to boost transparency. Over 100 officers have raised objections, fearing unwanted attention and scrutiny.
Indian equity indices touched fresh lifetime highs before closing marginally lower on Monday. The market faced headwinds from a weakening rupee and uncertainty surrounding the US-India trade deal. Persistent foreign institutional investor selling and a depreciating currency are limiting the ability of indices to sustain record levels.
