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India's diamond export pain is hiding a brighter story at home
India's diamond exports have declined over recent financial years. Retail giants are increasing investments in both natural and lab-grown diamonds. This domestic focus targets a growing demand from younger Indian consumers. Retailers are expanding offerings to cater to evolving preferences for lightweight jewelry. Natural diamonds continue to hold a significant position in premium portfolios.
Bosch Home Comfort OFS opens for retail investors today - All you need to know
The promoters of Bosch Home Comfort, together, held 82.22% stake in the company, where Johnson Controls Hitachi AC India Holdco Ltd. held 74.22% stake. Meanwhile, among public shareholders, mutual funds held 0.9%, while FPIs had a 0.67% stake in the company.
Bosch Home Comfort shares surge 4% after OFS opens for non-retail investors today
A minimum of 10% of the shares on offer are reserved for retail investors, classified as those who have an authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh. Bosch Home Comfort plans to sell 19.63 lakh shares through this OFS.
IKEA sets up India development centre in push beyond sourcing
IKEA has launched a new product development center in India. This move positions India as a key hub for designing home furnishings for both local and international markets. The company aims to develop affordable products relevant to Indian consumers. This expansion signifies IKEA's commitment to India's full value chain, from retail to manufacturing and now product innovation.
CreditAccess Grameen looks to scale down microfinance growth, says MD & CEO Ganesh Narayanan
CreditAccess Grameen, a leading NBFC-MFI, is shifting focus from microfinance to secured lending like home loans. The company aims to become a Rs 50,000 crore entity by 2028, with a significant portion from retail finance. It is actively exploring acquisitions to accelerate growth in its secured business segment.