With the approval of the Hyundai Motor India IPO by Sebi and a debut share price below the IPO price, the company has announced plans for significant growth and expansion. This includes exporting electric vehicles to South Africa, building a mega test center in Telangana, and launching full EV models such as the Creta EV. Additionally, they will also be investing in upgrading their Tamil Nadu plant and establishing a hydrogen innovation center at IIT Madras. This move showcases Hyundai's commitment to investing and modernizing in India, which will have a significant impact on the automotive industry.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has implemented a new rule for credit of bonus shares in demat accounts of investors, to be in force from October 01, 2024. NBCC's bonus share issue's record date is Monday, October 07, 2024, with the Ex Bonus Date also on the same day. However, since all stocks in India now follow T+1 settlement cycle, only those investors who have bought NBCC shares latest by Friday, October 04, 2024 will be eligible for the bonus issue. Stay updated and follow News24 for the latest news and updates on the NBCC bonus share issue.
As the Indian capital market continues to thrive, four companies from the Delhi National Capital Region have filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise over ₹2,300 crore through IPOs. These companies, including Varindra Construction, Solarworld Energy Solutions, Viney Corporation, and Aditya Infotech Ltd., have seen a significant increase in IPO filings this year. With the success of their IPOs, these companies aim to raise capital for expansion and repayment of debt.
In a move to add depth and variety to India's investment landscape, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its board meeting, announced the introduction of a new asset class: Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite). This new investment product aims to provide investors with a professionally managed and well-regulated option for higher ticket size investments. The relaxed framework for entities launching passive mutual fund schemes includes hiving off passive schemes to a different group entity, while brokers can offer access to a new settlement cycle allowing same-day trades for select top 500 scrips.
The former Congress chief, Rahul Gandhi, has called out the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to reveal the names of the 'big players' who have made a killing in Futures and Option (F&O) trading at the expense of small investors. A study conducted by SEBI has revealed that the average net loss for individual traders in F&O trading in FY24 was Rs 1.2 lakh, resulting in a total loss of Rs 1.8 lakh crore for small investors. It also showed that only 7.2% of individual traders made a profit, while 93% incurred an average loss of Rs 2 lakh per trader. The study has called for stricter regulations and control over F&O trading.
Congress has accused SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch of receiving rental income from a company that is under investigation by the capital markets regulator for insider trading. Senior Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera raised concerns about the lack of transparency and integrity in the regulatory body, especially given the large number of Indian investors with investments in the market. This is a clear violation of SEBI's code on conflict of interest for board members.
The Dibrugarh police in Assam have detained three more individuals in connection with a multi-crore online investment scam. The police have also seized documents and items from the main accused's office and have launched a search operation to unearth the alleged scam. The 22-year-old kingpin, Bishal Phukan, is accused of amassing crores of rupees from people through investments in the stock market, a practice warned against by SEBI. Police have also arrested Phukan and his associate, and are conducting search operations in various places of Assam to apprehend other suspects involved in the scam.
The Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to one of the accused in the 2022 murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, citing lack of evidence against him. Meanwhile, employees at SEBI have raised concerns about a toxic work culture under Chief Madhabi Puri Buch, leading to burnout and mental health issues. Opponents of the BJP have also criticized the handling of the murder, calling it a reflection of the party's true face.
In the world of business, major changes have taken place as Raymond demerges its real estate business and lists it separately, while on the other hand, Stanley Lifestyles' IPO is oversubscribed multiple times within the first day of listing. However, Sebi has also made headlines by banning both Omaxe and Reliance from trading on stock exchanges. In other news, BSE and NSE have approved the demerger of Vedanta, with six independent directors being appointed for the process.
In the latest twist to the Madhabi Puri Buch controversy, Congress has raised more questions regarding her retiral income and a one-year gap in which she claims no benefits were offered by ICICI Bank. The party alleges that she received a staggering ₹16.80 crore between 2017 and 2024 from the bank, and demands answers from SEBI regarding her pension, retiral benefits, and salary. ICICI Bank has defended itself by saying that all payments were accrued during Buch's employment phase with the group, but Congress questions how her pension could exceed her salary.