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RBI clears Bain Capital entry into Manappuram Finance; ₹4,385 crore deal in final leg
Manappuram Finance has secured RBI approvals for Bain Capital to acquire joint control, paving the way for a ₹4,385 crore investment and open offer, with deal completion targeted by March-end.
Mortgage lender Weaver buys majority stake in Centrum Housing
Weaver raised funds to acquire a 75.01% stake in Centrum Housing Finance. Centrum Capital separately said it has completed the sale of its entire stake in the mortgage lending arm.
Axis Bank to infuse Rs 1,500 crore into Axis Finance after RBI eases rules
Axis Bank will inject Rs 1,500 crore into its subsidiary, Axis Finance, by March 2027. This capital infusion will be through a rights issue. The bank had previously considered selling a stake in Axis Finance but shelved the plan. This decision follows revised RBI guidelines allowing group entities to operate in similar businesses.
Axis Bank to infuse Rs 1,500 crore into Axis Finance after RBI eases rules
Axis Bank will inject Rs 1,500 crore into its subsidiary, Axis Finance, by March 2027. This capital infusion will be through a rights issue. The bank had previously considered selling a stake in Axis Finance but shelved the plan. This decision follows revised RBI guidelines allowing group entities to operate in similar businesses.
Axis Bank shares rise 2% as lender set to invest Rs 1,500 crore into NBFC arm Axis Finance
Axis Bank shares gained after the lender approved a Rs 1,500 crore capital infusion into its NBFC arm, Axis Finance. The move follows a pause in stake sale plans amid regulatory changes. The investment aims to support growth, while the subsidiary prepares to present a revised strategy and capital requirements.
Trade Setup For March 18: Nifty Faces Resistance At 23,710-23,740
The Bank Nifty index formed a small bullish candle.
KPI Green Energy secures Rs 949 cr sanction from Canara Bank
KPI Green Energy has secured a sanction of Rs 931 crore from Canara Bank in the form of a Fresh Rupee Term Loan and Rs 48 crore in the form of a Bank Guarantee, to finance the development of its 150 MW wind power project in Gujarat.
Financial sector fundamentals strong, prefer private banks: Macquarie Capital
Tight liquidity may weigh on financial stocks, though fundamentals remain stable, says Suresh Ganapathy, Managing Director and Head of Financial Services Research India at Macquarie Capital. He expects private banks to deliver around 15% return on equity with healthy asset quality and sees current valuations as an opportunity to add bank stocks.
Markets may have priced in worst risks, correction a buying opportunity, says this CIO
Hiren Ved, Director & CIO of Alchemy Capital Management, says if crude cools below $85, sentiment could improve and trigger a bounce. While near-term volatility may persist, current valuations look attractive for long-term investors, with buying opportunities in small and midcaps over the next 6–12 months.
Explained: How minimum public offer rules change under new listing norms
The Finance Ministry amended Rule 19 of the Securities Contracts Rules, 1957, introducing a tiered framework for minimum public offer requirements based on post-issue capital, effective March 13.
Lucid Capital cuts Runway Growth Finance stock price target on valuation - Investing.com India
Lucid Capital cuts Runway Growth Finance stock price target on valuationInvesting.com India
RBI imposes penalty on Manappuram Finance
Manappuram Finance has been hit with a fine of Rs 2.70 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India due to lapses in regulatory adherence. The penalty stems from the company’s oversight in postponing variable compensation for essential staff. While this fine aims to rectify compliance issues, it will not impact customer interactions.