Author: Legal Parivar

A large wave of pre-listing shareholder lock-ins is set to expire in the coming quarter, potentially adding volatility to Indian equities. According to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities, as many as 57 companies will witness their lock-ins being lifted between August 25 and November 27, 2025, releasing shares worth nearly USD 20 billion into circulation. The brokerage clarified that while this figure represents the total number of shares coming out of lock-up, not all of them may hit the secondary market immediately, since a significant portion is held by promoters and groups unlikely to sell right away. Nuvama’s analysis…

The combined market capitalization (mcap) of eight out of the top ten most valued companies in India surged by nearly ₹1.72 lakh crore last week, supported by strong momentum in the domestic equities market. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) emerged as the biggest gainer during the period. Weekly Market Performance The BSE benchmark gained 709.19 points (0.87%) last week, contributing to the overall rise in valuations across key blue-chip stocks. Top Gainers of the Week Out of the top 10 companies, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and Bajaj Finance recorded growth in mcap. Decliners of the Week…

Goa-based Molbio Diagnostics Limited, a leading company in molecular diagnostics backed by Temasek and Motilal Oswal Private Equity, has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an initial public offering (IPO). IPO Structure and Fund Utilization As per the DRHP, the IPO will comprise: The company has outlined the following deployment of proceeds: Company Overview Founded in 2000, Molbio Diagnostics is a pioneer in point-of-care molecular diagnostics and currently offers solutions for more than 30 diseases such as tuberculosis, COVID-19, HIV, HPV, and Hepatitis B & C. Its flagship innovation, the ‘Truenat’ platform, is a portable, battery-operated PCR device capable of delivering test results…

Several companies will trade ex-dividend in the upcoming week, while a few others have lined up bonus issues, stock splits, and other corporate actions, according to BSE data. Notably, HDFC Bank will go ex-bonus this week. The ex-dividend date is when a stock’s price adjusts to reflect the dividend payout. From this date onwards, new buyers of the stock are not entitled to the announced dividend. Dividends are distributed to shareholders whose names appear on the company’s record date. 📌 Stocks trading ex-dividend on Monday, August 25, 2025 📌 Stocks trading ex-dividend on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 📌 Stocks trading…

Housing finance company Sammaan Capital (formerly Indiabulls Housing) has successfully raised $300 million (around ₹2,600 crore) through a three-year bond issuance to overseas investors at a coupon rate of 8.95%. This marks the company’s first international issuance under its new brand and the first high-yield bond out of India this fiscal year. The company aims to diversify its funding sources, with international borrowings accounting for 10% of its total funding following this issue. CEO Gagan Banga said that the company plans further overseas borrowing to reach 10–15% of total funding within the next year, including a potential $500 million loan…

Mumbai: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday cautioned mutual funds to be prudent while investing in micro-cap companies and bespoke debt instruments, given the risks involved. Speaking at an event organized by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Pandey said: “While there is a need to diversify beyond blue chips, mutual funds as a retail product should exercise caution while investing in micro-cap or debt-papers in bespoke deals. Maintaining proper documentation ensures transparency and sound due diligence.” He highlighted that micro-caps often face liquidity issues and experience higher price and volume…

An incident of cloudburst was reported late Friday night in Tharali tehsil of Chamoli district, leaving behind widespread destruction and at least two people missing, officials said. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari confirmed heavy damage in the area. “There is a possibility of a lot of damage due to the cloudburst in Tharali. Many houses, including the SDM residence, have been completely damaged,” he said. Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman informed that district officials and relief teams had rushed to the spot. Chamoli ADM Vivek Prakash said a 20-year-old woman named Kavita was buried under debris, while another…

Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy gaming giant Dream11, is testing a new personal finance app called Dream Money, offering investments in digital gold, fixed deposits, and expense tracking, Moneycontrol has learnt. The move comes as the company looks to diversify beyond online gaming, after India’s new online gaming law forced Dream11 to suspend paid contests and switch entirely to free-to-play games. The law, which recently received Presidential assent, bans any real-money online games where players deposit funds with the expectation of winnings. Investment Options via Dream Money Dream Money allows users to: Expense Tracking & Advisory Features The…

President Donald Trump has finalized a landmark deal that gives the US government a 9.9% equity stake in Intel Corp., marking an extraordinary intervention in corporate America to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Under the agreement, the government will receive 433.3 million common shares, valued at $8.9 billion, funded through grants under the Chips and Science Act and the Secure Enclave program. Including the $2.2 billion previously disbursed from the Chips Act, Intel’s total government-backed support now stands at $11.1 billion. Intel confirmed that the US will be a passive shareholder with no board representation, voting rights, or access to governance…

Despite the upcoming holiday on August 27 (Ganesh Chaturthi), the primary market will remain abuzz as 10 public issues (IPOs) worth ₹1,240 crore are scheduled to open next week. Investors will also witness the listing of several new companies across the mainboard and SME segments. Mainboard IPOs Two major IPOs will dominate the mainboard: SME IPOs The SME segment will see heightened activity with eight issues lined up: Additionally, ARC Insulation & Insulators will close its IPO on August 25, while Classic Electrodes (India), Shivashrit Foods, and Anondita Medicare will wrap up subscriptions on August 26. Upcoming Listings The mainboard…