Bain investing significantly to jointly control Manappuram Finance

Bain Capital is investing Rs 4,385 cr to acquire an 18.0% stake in Manappuram Finance (MFL). Stake is being acquired through the preferential allotment 50% is upfront equity infusion 50% is through warrants Investment is @ Rs 236 per share/ warrant; 9% premium to the last closing price. The stock has increased by 37% in … Read more

CARE downgrades Gensol to default category

CARE has got feedback from Gensol’s lenders that there have been delays in the servicing of term loan obligation and hence the downgrade from BB+ to D. Company had an outstanding debt of Rs 1,150 cr as at December 31, 2024. It had negative operating cash flows during FY 24. During the current year, the … Read more

Sammaan concludes Rs 1300 cr QIP to marquee investors

The erstwhile promoter Sameer Gehlaut is already out of the Company since June 2023. The Company’s ownership was significantly (about 33%) controlled by institutions as at December 31, 2024. To further the revival/ growth of the business, Company has now concluded a QIP raise of Rs 1,300 cr. QIP has been done at a price … Read more

1:5 Stock split of Shriram Finance

Decision to split the shares was taken on December 23, 2024. Previous Rs 10 share will now be split into 5 shares of Rs 2 each The split will be effective from January 10, 2025 Stock splits as such don’t add any fundamental value to the business or it’s prospects. The greater number of shares … Read more

Government plans law to ban unregulated lending

The Centre has circulated a draft legislation to ban lending by unregulated entities, including by platforms, with violators facing imprisonment of up to seven years. Lenders, who harass and use unlawful means for recovery, face up to 10 years in jail, with those promoting such lending facing a term of up to five years. The … Read more

RBL and Bajaj Finance end Credit Card Partnership

The co-branded card partnership has been one of the most successful and in running for 8 years. Existing portfolio of 3.4 mn co-brand credit cards issued till date will continue to operate as usual without any change Upon renewal, these cards will be reissued as RBL Bank branded credit cards Reason for termination Not immediately … Read more

HDFC Bank announces HDB IPO

HDFC Bank currently owns 94.6% in HDB Financial Services. The bank has announced a Rs 12,500 cr IPO of HDB. HDB incorporated in 2007, is a non-banking financial company (NBFC) that provides lending and business process outsourcing (BPO) services to individuals and businesses The lending involves both secured and unsecured loans and the BPO services … Read more