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Axis Bank dips 2% amid reports of senior level exits; should you be worried?
Anil Agarwal, president & group head of institutional clients coverage, Vikas Shinde, who once headed the debt capital market team, and Jimmy Tavadia, group head of trading, have resigned, reports say
Prime Offices Fund closes first round at Rs 4,000 crore, commits 45% of capital
Prime Offices Fund has successfully raised Rs 4,000 crore in its initial funding round. The fund has already committed nearly half its capital to acquire three office properties. This expanded corpus reflects strong investor demand for Indian commercial real estate opportunities. The fund's portfolio now spans approximately four million square feet of office space. It houses over seventy occupiers, including many Global Capability Centres.
South-based developers step up Mumbai play amid strong housing demand
Several large South Indian real estate developers are now entering Mumbai's property market. They are strategically focusing on redevelopment projects and joint development agreements. This approach offers a capital-efficient entry into India's most expensive housing market. Mumbai's sustained housing demand and redevelopment opportunities attract these new entrants. The trend is intensifying competition in the city's premium and mid-income housing segments.
India at cusp of 'snacking renaissance'; L Catterton bets on healthy snacking, branded foods
Expressing enthusiasm for India's rising consumption trends, L Catterton zeroes in on the healthy snacking and branded foods market. Having launched its first fund dedicated to India, the firm has made three key investments lately. Executive Chairman Sanjiv Mehta emphasizes the importance of transitioning from unbranded to branded products, predicting a resurgence in Indian snacking habits while calling for heightened investments in food innovation to cultivate globally recognized brands.
'India's private credit market primed for sustained growth'
India's private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this growth, with promoter financing also playing a crucial role.
'India's private credit market primed for sustained growth'
India's private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this growth, with promoter financing also playing a crucial role.
Moody’s report suggests India’s private credit market could double by FY30
India's private credit market is set for robust expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by FY30. Driven by escalating corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks, this alternative capital source is becoming a preferred option for businesses. Real estate, infrastructure, and promoter financing are key growth areas, attracting diverse investors seeking attractive returns for managing significant risks.
Lodha, Aditya Birla Real Estate Preferred Over DLF, Godrej Properties — Check Target Prices, Ratings by Motilal Oswal
Most real estate players in the sector are now trading at a 10-35% discount to their respective NAVs
Real estate demand moderating, says Anand Rathi; DLF, Oberoi better placed
Anand Rathi attributed the slowdown in the real estate sector to weaker hiring and salary growth, particularly in the IT sector, along with subdued capital market performance over the past two years.
Capex boom, global sourcing tailwinds fuel textile stock rally
Textile exporter stocks witnessed a significant rally on Wednesday, boosted by positive initiation of coverage from Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The brokerage highlighted capacity expansion and supportive policies as key growth catalysts, projecting substantial gains for leading companies. This surge reflects a new investment cycle in the Indian textile sector, with companies focusing on higher-margin segments and value-added products to capitalize on global sourcing trends.
Real estate platform Square Yards achieves unicorn status after securing 900 cr in funding
Real estate platform Square Yards has secured Rs 900 crore in a funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. This capital infusion, anchored by EAAA Alternatives and Muzinich & Co., will fuel market expansion and technological advancements as the company eyes a Rs 2,000 crore IPO. Square Yards reported robust revenue growth and a significant jump in profitability for FY26.
Street Signals: Technical charts point to further upside for Nifty
Indian stock markets are showing a positive outlook, with analysts predicting the Nifty could climb towards 24,300-24,600. Key support levels are identified around 23,700-23,900, encouraging investors to buy on dips. Several stocks, including Britannia Industries, Grasim Industries, Aditya Birla Capital, Premier Energies, Bharat Electronics, and Eternal, are highlighted as top picks for the week, with specific buy recommendations and targets.