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Mint Explainer: Why Reliance is betting on legacy regional brands to build its FMCG empire
Reliance Consumer Products is expanding by acquiring regional legacy brands rather than digital-first startups. The strategy taps loyal local customer bases and plugs them into Reliance’s vast retail network to scale nationally.
The best performing equity market in 2026 so far has been the most volatile this week
Data from the Korea Exchange showed that retail traders accounted for roughly 45% of total turnover on Thursday, compared with about 33% for foreign investors and 22% for institutional players.
Godrej Properties acquires 11 acre land in Gurugram with estimated revenue potential of ₹4,500 crore
The plot is located in Sector 63A and forms part of the Golf Course Extension Road micro-market. The area has matured into a high-demand destination for residential, commercial and retail developments, Godrej Properties said.
Clean Max Enviro Energy bulk deal: Citigroup sells 8.3 lakh shares worth Rs 70 crore
Citigroup offloaded ₹70 crore worth shares in Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions at a 20% discount to its IPO price after a weak debut on National Stock Exchange of India. The stock ended sharply lower amid muted retail participation despite institutional interest.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO to open on Mar 11
State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) is gearing up to launch its Rs 6,000 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The InvIT's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and conclude on March 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will take place on March 10, according to a public announcement on Monday. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public InvIT aims to unlock the monetisation potential of the National Highway assets while creating a high-quality, long-term investment instrument primarily targeting retail and domestic investors. As per the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO issue size aggregates up to Rs 6,000 crore. This was an increase from Rs 5,700 crore planned at the time of filing draft papers in January. Earlier, NHAI had incorporated Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) as the investment mana
Sebi boosts tech-driven measures to curb scams, safeguard retail investors
As the number of retail investors surges, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is intensifying surveillance and technology-driven enforcement to curb rising pre-investment scams that divert funds before investors even interact with registered intermediaries. Pandey, whocompleted one year at the helm of the regulator on March 1, noted that many new and intending investors are being misled by fake trading apps, WhatsApp groups and promises of high returns, often diverting funds to personal accounts of fraudsters long before any engagement with Sebi-regulated intermediaries. He stressed that investor caution must evolve beyond mere awareness to informed action, especially given the country's expanding retail base. Responding to a query on pre-investment frauds, Pandey said many individuals intending to enter the markets are being "hijacked by scamsters" even before they reach a Sebi-registered intermediary. "Someone who is intending to come is actually being trapped by
Sebi deploys AI tool 'Sudarshan', removes 1.2 lakh misleading 'finfluencer' posts: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has removed over 1.2 lakh misleading posts by unregistered financial influencers. Using an AI tool named Sudarshan, Sebi tracks violations in the digital space. The regulator is also warning retail investors about the high risks of options trading, noting that most lose money. SEBI emphasizes a calibrated approach to market development.
Goldman Says It’s Unlike Private Credit Peers Hit by Redemptions
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s asset management arm has sought to reassure clients that redemption rates and software exposure are both relatively low in one of its biggest retail-oriented private credit funds.
AI, consumption trends put Vishal Mega Mart, MTAR Tech and IT stocks in focus: Siddhartha Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal Financial Services highlights three parallel themes shaping markets: recovery in consumption-led retail, rising demand linked to AI infrastructure buildout, and structural changes within IT services driven by artificial intelligence adoption. While volatility may persist in the near term, sector-specific opportunities continue to emerge across retail, engineering and technology companies.
Gold, silver prices steady: What's driving bullion today
Gold and silver held multi-week highs as geopolitical tensions and US–Iran talks lifted demand. SEBI tied ETF values to local prices amid strong retail interest.
IRFC OFS draws tepid retail participation
Retail investors largely ignored the government's offer for sale in IRFC, with only a fraction of the reserved shares being bid for on the final day. Institutional investors had previously subscribed to nearly 95% of their allocated shares. Due to undersubscription, the government opted not to exercise the green-shoe option.
IRFC Share Price Rises 1% as OFS Opens for Retail Investors After Weak Institutional Response - Meyka
IRFC Share Price Rises 1% as OFS Opens for Retail Investors After Weak Institutional ResponseMeyka