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Promoter ownership in India's top 500 companies has declined to a record low of 49.5% in the March quarter, driven by high valuations and strong investor demand prompting stake sales. Non-banking finance, telecom, and public sector banks experienced the most significant drops in promoter holdings.
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State Bank of India and Yes Bank boards are convening Friday to finalize the sale of stakes to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. SMBC will acquire a 20% stake initially, potentially increasing to a majority, with SBI retaining a 10% share. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, could be India's largest bank M&A, with SMBC possibly gaining two board seats.
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India's Volatility Index surged over 10% on Thursday due to escalating India-Pakistan military conflict concerns, triggering a late sell-off in equities. The Sensex and Nifty both experienced declines, with the Nifty falling 140 points and the Sensex dropping 412 points. Heightened uncertainty among traders led to profit-taking, as the VIX jumped nearly 40% since April 15.
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