Institutional Investors

Swiggy IPO: QIBs do final-day heavylifting, isssue subscribed 3.6x

Institutional investors swoop in on Day 3 to corner 90% bids

Swiggy's $1.4 bn IPO oversubscribed as investors bet on quick-commerce boom

The IPO received bids for more than three times the shares on offer at the end of the last day of bids. The portion reserved for institutional investors was subscribed six times

Car-sharing platform Zoomcar raises Rs 76 cr from institutional investors

Self-drive car-sharing platform Zoomcar on Friday said it has raised USD 9.15 million (about Rs 76 crore) from institutional investors. The proceeds will be used for repayment of approximately USD 3.8 million in debt and the remaining amount for general corporate purposes and working capital needs. In connection with the private placement, the company said it issued an aggregate of 2,137,850 units, with each unit sold at an effective price of USD 4.28 per unit and consisting of one share of common stock, two Series A warrants, each exercisable for one share of common stock at an initial exercise price of USD 4.03 per share. "This resulted in the issuance of Series A warrants exercisable for an aggregate of up to 4,275,700 shares common stock, and one Series B warrant at an exercise price of USD 0.0001 to purchase such number of shares of common stock," it added. The Series A warrants have a term of 5 years, and the Series B warrants are exercisable until exercised in full, Zoomcar

Institutional investment in real estate up 31% to $4.61 bn in Jan-Sep: Rpt

Institutional investments in the Indian real estate sector increased 31 per cent year-on-year to USD 4.61 billion in January-September 2024 amid strong consumer demand, according to Vestian. Real estate consultant Vestian on Monday released its report on 'Investment in Indian Real Estate', observing that funds' inflow from institutional investors in the first nine months of 2024 has already surpassed the total for 2023. "Investors have shown confidence in India's growth story on the back of robust GDP growth. As a result, the real estate sector witnessed increased participation from foreign investors which led to institutional investments touching a billion mark in Q3 2024," Shrinivas Rao, CEO of Vestian said. He noted that domestic investors are also actively participating, supported by the rapid infrastructure development across the country. During the latest July-September quarter, institutional investments in real estate rose 41 per cent to USD 960.8 million from USD 679.9 ...

Institutional investments in real estate rise 45% in Jul-Sep: Colliers

Institutional investments in real estate grew 45 per cent to nearly USD 1.15 billion in July-September with investors looking to encash the strong demand for premium homes and offices, according to Colliers. Consultant Colliers India data showed that the institutional investments in real estate during July-September stood at USD 1,148.7 million as against USD 793.4 million in the year-ago period. Among different assets class in the overall real estate market, the consultant noted that office segment attracted USD 616.3 million during the third quarter of this calendar year, a more than seven-fold jump from USD 79.1 million in the year-ago period. The residential segment, which has seen a significant surge in demand post COVID pandemic, saw a 40 per cent growth in investments to USD 384.8 million from USD 274.6 million. Industrial & warehousing segment witnessed a fall of 72 per cent in fund inflow to USD 95.2 million from USD 340.3 million. Investments in mixed use projects almost

SpiceJet raises Rs 3,000 cr from institutional investors via share sale

SpiceJet has raised Rs 3,000 crore through sale of shares to qualified institutional buyers, providing a much-needed tailwind for the struggling airline. Foreign entities, including Societe Generale - ODI, Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte - ODI, Nomura Singapore Ltd ODI and Discovery Global Opportunity (Mauritius) Ltd are among the investors who have been allotted shares under the airline's Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) that was oversubscribed. The airline's fundraising committee, on September 20, approved the allotment of more than 48.70 crore shares at a price of Rs 61.60 apiece to the more than 80 QIP participants, according to a regulatory filing. The total amount for which the securities have been issued is nearly Rs 3,000 crore. "Pursuant to the allotment of equity shares in the Issue, the paid-up equity share capital of the company stands increased from Rs 7,94,67,27,170 consisting of 79,46,72,717 equity shares to Rs 12,81,68,57,030 consisting of 1,28,16,85,703 equity

Brigade Enterprises launches QIP issue to raise funds up to Rs 1,500 cr

Bengaluru-based Brigade Enterprises plans to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore by selling equity shares to institutional investors as part of its strategy to expand business. The company on September 2 launched its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue to raise funds. In a regulatory filing late on Monday, Brigade Enterprises informed that a committee of directors authorised the opening of the QIP Issue on Monday. The panel also approved the floor price for the QIP issue at Rs 1,164.70 per equity Share. The company's share price closed at Rs 1,239.80 apiece on the BSE. Its market capitalisation at Monday's closing price stood at more than Rs 28,000 crore. In March, Brigade Enterprises had taken approval from shareholders to raise funds through the issue of securities up to Rs 1,500 crore. Brigade Enterprises is one of the leading real estate developers in the country with a significant presence in South India. Last month, Brigade Enterprises reported more than two-fold jump i

Realty firm Prestige Estates launches QIP to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd plans to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore by selling equity shares to institutional investors through private placement. The company on Thursday launched its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). A fundraising committee of the board approved the floor price for the QIP issue at Rs 1,755.09 per equity share. In July, the company had taken approval of its shareholders to raise capital by way of public or private offerings including through a QIP to eligible investors through an issuance of equity shares or other eligible securities for an amount not exceeding Rs 5,000 crore. Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates is one of the leading developers in the country, with a significant presence in the South India market. The company has entered Mumbai and Delhi-NCR markets as well. Recently, Prestige Estates Projects reported a 13 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 232.6 crore in the June 2024 quarter on higher expenses. Its net profit

Sebi proposes mandatory maintenance of communication record for eight yrs

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed to make it mandatory for all entities regulated by it to maintain communication records, including acknowledgements, for at least eight years. The move is aimed at improving regulatory compliance, increase transparency, protect investors' interest and boost their confidence in the securities market. In its consultation paper, the regulator suggested that all entities regulated by it should maintain records of all required communications, including acknowledgements, for at least eight years as per their governing regulations. These records must be made available to Sebi upon request, ensuring transparency and accountability. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought comments on the consultation paper till September 13. Under the current regulatory regime, Sebi-regulated entities are mandated to communicate various types of information to numerous stakeholders. This enables a regular and timely disbursal of information t

93% institutional investors consider sustainability info essential: Study

However, it highlighted that there is a struggle to access trustworthy ESG data

Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah bats for restrictions on retail investors in F&O

Budget with BS: The Fine Print: 'Atithi Devo Bhava' is good for tourism not for financial markets; there should be no differential treatment, said Nilesh Shah, managing director of Kotak Mutual Fund

Strong institutional flows lift equity markets in July, shows data

India's market cap rises by Rs 25.5 trillion to Rs 463 ($5.5 trillion) in July

Investors beware! Four risks that can trigger a stock market correction

The faith in the market is at epic levels and may require something equally epic to break the faith. High or even bubble valuations are irrelevant for non-institutional investors, said a KIE note

Why are DIIs buying heavily ahead of Lok Sabha elections? Analysts weigh in

Between January and May 28, DIIs have purchased shares worth Rs 1.97 trillion. In May alone, DIIs bought shares worth Rs 44,952.16 crore

RBI allows standalone primary dealers to borrow in foreign currency

SPDs will open nostro account, a bank account with a foreign bank in the currency of the foreign country

Institutional money in real estate down 40% to $995 mn in Jan-Mar: Report

Institutional investments in real estate fell 40 per cent annually in January-March to USD 995.1 million because of a lower inflow of funds in office, residential, and warehousing assets, according to Colliers India. The institutional investments stood at USD 1,658.3 million in the year-ago period. Out of the total institutional investments, real estate consultant Colliers India highlighted that foreign funds contributed 55 per cent while domestic investors 45 per cent. As per the data, the institutional investments in the office fell 38 per cent to USD 563 million in January-March this year from USD 907.6 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. The residential segment witnessed a 72 per cent fall in investments to 102.6 million from 361.1 million. The inflow of funds in industrial & warehousing assets dipped 18 per cent to USD 177.7 million from USD 216.3 million. Alternate assets, which include data centres, life sciences, senior housing, holiday homes, studen

ICICI Securities delisting gets nod, setting up merger with ICICI Bank

Among public institutional investors, which own a total 16.68 per cent in the company, 83.8 per cent voted in favour of the delisting

Vodafone Idea to meet institutional investors in Singapore, Mumbai

The telecom operator is looking to raise Rs 45,000 crore through both debt and equity

D B Realty raises Rs 920 crore by selling shares to institutional investors

D B Realty on Thursday said it has raised Rs 920 crore by selling shares to institutional investors, including Morgan Stanley Asia, to fund its real estate projects and strengthen balance sheet. The company launched its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue on March 7 and the issue was closed on March 13. In a regulatory filing, the company informed that the board of directors approved the issue and allotment of 3,56,66,675 equity shares to qualified institutional buyers at the issue price of Rs 258 per equity share, aggregating to Rs 920 crore. The issue price was 4.75 per cent lower than the floor price of Rs 270.87 per equity share. The funds raised through the QIP route will provide the company an additional growth capital for its real estate projects and also bolster the balance sheet. "The QIP received the requisite response from global and domestic investors. The successful completion of the QIP reflects strong long-term fundamentals and investor confidence in the .

Anant Raj raises Rs 500 cr via issue of shares to institutional investors

Realty firm Anant Raj Ltd has raised Rs 500 crore through issuance of shares to institutional investors on a private placement basis to reduce debt and meet working capital requirements. In a regulatory filing on late Thursday, the company informed that it had launched Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) on January 12 and closed on January 18. The Finance and Investment Committee approved the allotment of 1,68,91,891 equity shares to eligible qualified institutional buyers at the issue price of Rs 296 per equity share, aggregating to about Rs 500 crore. The shares have been issued to Tata Indian Opportunities Fund, Tata Mutual Fund-Tata ELSS Tax Saver Fund, Bofa Securities Europe, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company, Discovery Global Opportunity (Mauritius), Aditya Birla Sun Life Trustee, Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund, and Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund. In November last year, Anant Raj Ltd planned to raise up to Rs 500 crore through issuance of securities to ...