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Gem Aromatics sets price band at ₹309-325 per share for ₹451 cr IPO

Gem Aromatics, a manufacturer of speciality ingredients, on Wednesday set a price band of Rs 309 to Rs 325 per share for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The Rs 451-crore IPO would open for subscription on August 19 and conclude on August 21, the company announced. The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 175 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 85 lakh shares valued at Rs 276.25 crore. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used by Gem Aromatics for debt repayment and general corporate purposes. Gem Aromatics is a manufacturer of speciality ingredients in India, including essential oils, aroma chemicals, and value-added derivatives, with over two decades of experience. Its client portfolio includes names like Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur, Patanjali, SH Kelkar, Rossari Biotech, and Symrise, among others. The company operates three advanced manufacturing facilities located in Uttar Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Gujarat. Gem Aromatics' reve

Rediff plans to raise $100 mn to expand email, payments services

Internet company Rediff is exploring options, including an initial public offering, to raise up to USD 100 million (around Rs 875 crore) to accelerate its push into enterprise-grade email, business productivity suite and digital payments, according to sources. The company, which is majority owned by financial technology company Infibeam Avenues Ltd, is considering options such as launching an IPO, private placement, or through private equity participation to raise capital, sources privy to the development said. The board of Rediff.com is currently evaluating fundraising options and is expected to finalize the structure in the coming weeks, they said. However, the IPO option has a high chance of being chosen by management for its USD 100 million fundraising, sources said. When contacted, Rediff Senior Vice-President for Corporate Development, Ashish Mehrota, said, Yes, our company explores various fundraising options from time to time. At this stage, we do not have anything specific

Jio Financial to raise ₹15,825 cr from promoters via warrant issue

The board of Jio Financial Services approves one of the largest capital infusions in Indian financial services, as promoters back expansion into insurance and lending

Sri Lotus Developers raises ₹237 crore from anchor investors for IPO

Sri Lotus Developers raises ₹237 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, which opens for subscription on July 30, 2025. The price band is set at ₹140-₹150 per share

Ambani family's stake likely to top 51% in Jio Financial Services

Board to meet Wednesday to consider fundraising options including rights issue, QIP and preferential allotment as promoters eye majority control in Jio Financial

IPO fundraising in 2021-25 crosses that of 2001-20, marking a milestone

Avg Return of IPOs from 2021-25 at 63%

Oswal Energies files DRHP to raise ₹255 crore capital through IPO

The company aims to use around ₹177 crore for long-term working capital requirements

IPO fundraising up 45% to Rs 45,350 cr in Jan-Jun despite global headwinds

Fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) rose to Rs 45,350 crore in the first half of 2025, marking a 45 per cent increase from a year ago, despite global trade headwinds, geopolitical conflicts, and macroeconomic concerns. However, the number of IPOs declined to 24 during the period under review from 36 in the January-June period of 2024, indicating a rise in the average size of public issues. Going forward, the IPO market is expected to remain cautiously optimistic in the second half of 2025, supported by robust inflows of domestic investment, positive investor sentiment, and strong growth visibility, experts said. According to data shared by merchant bankers, 24 companies mobilised Rs 45,351 crore in the January-June period of 2025, compared to Rs 31,281 crore raised by 36 firms during the same period last year. "The first half of the year saw market sentiment tempered by ongoing global trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties, and macroeconomic challenges. Despite

QIP fundraising revives in June after a tepid first five months of 2025

₹14,000 crore raised as firms tap improved valuations, liquidity

Centrum Capital shares gain 5% as board approves ₹172.56 crore fundraise

Centrum Capital shares rose 5 per cent after its board approved a proposal to raise ₹172.56 crore through a preferential issue

SpaceX eyes share sale deals, valuation likely to hit around $400 billion

This would mark the largest-ever valuation for a privately held US company, surpassing SpaceX's previous record of $350 billion from its share buyback in December

TVS ILP raises Rs 1,300 crore through private InvIT to fuel growth

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks raises Rs 1,300 crore through its private infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), with a target to achieve 32% annual growth, mostly organically

Clean-label food startup Khetika raises ₹154 crore for expansion

Clean-label food startup Khetika on Monday said it has raised USD 18 million, or about Rs 154 crore, from a clutch of investors for expansion. Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office and Anicut Capital, along with existing investors Incofin India Progress Fund, Rajasthan Gum, and Shree Ram India Gums participated in the funding round, a statement said. The company, which aims to make preservative-free food accessible to every Indian household, plans to use the funds to fuel growth, brand building and operational expansion, the statement said, adding that it will also provide secondary exit to early investors. The Mumbai-based company sells products through e-commerce platforms and large retail stores only, and is aiming to expand into new cities and build teams across innovation, marketing, and operations. The company's co-founder and chief executive, Prithwi Singh said at a time when the Indian food sector is grappling with "adulteration and high use of harmful chemicals" Khetika procures

NTPC board seeks shareholders nod to raise up to ₹18,000 cr via bonds

Power giant NTPC will seek shareholders' nod to raise up to Rs 18,000 crore through the issuance of NCDs or bonds on private placement in the domestic market. State-owned NTPC on Monday issued a notice of postal ballot to seek approval of the members by way of special resolution through remote e-voting regarding raising of funds through the issue of secured/ unsecured, redeemable, taxable/tax-free, cumulative/non-cumulative, non-convertible debentures (bonds/NCDs), amounting up to Rs 18,000 crore, according to a regulatory filing. The fund will be raised in one or more tranches/series not exceeding 12, through private placement in the domestic market during the period commencing from the date of passing of the special resolution till completion of one year thereof. On June 21, the company's board of directors considered and approved the draft notice of postal ballot in respect of seeking shareholders' approval for the issue of these NCDs. The company fixed June 20, 2025, as the ...

Biocon closes ₹4,500 crore QIP to boost innovation, expand global access

Biocon raises ₹4,500 crore through QIP, its first equity issue since IPO, to fund innovation, repay debt, and expand global access to affordable biopharmaceuticals

Canara Bank to raise up to ₹9,500 crore capital through bond issuance

The capital raising initiative is aimed at strengthening the bank's capital adequacy, supporting future business growth and ensuring compliance with Basel III norms

Governing Council urges NIIF to boost global presence, adopt new strategy

The Finance Ministry has called on NIIF to leverage its sovereign-backed model, diversify funding sources and attract international investors by strengthening its global profile

Can American pope bring US-style fundraising to fix Vatican finances?

As a bishop in Peru, Robert Prevost was often on the lookout for used cars that he could buy cheap and fix up himself for use in parishes around his diocese. With cars that were really broken down, he'd watch YouTube videos to learn how to fix them. That kind of make-do-with-less, fix-it-yourself mentality could serve Pope Leo XIV well as he addresses one of the greatest challenges facing him as pope: The Holy See's chronic, 50 million to 60 million euro (USD 57-68 million) structural deficit, 1 billion euro (USD 1.14 billion) pension fund shortfall and declining donations that together pose something of an existential threat to the central government of the 1.4-billion strong Catholic Church. As a Chicago-born math major, canon lawyer and two-time superior of his global Augustinian religious order, the 69-year-old pope presumably can read a balance sheet and make sense of the Vatican's complicated finances, which have long been mired in scandal. Whether he can change the financial .

Hudco board approves ₹750 crore fundraise via non-convertible debentures

The base issue size is ₹500 crore, with an additional green-shoe option of ₹250 crore

YES Bank jumps 6% in weak market; board to discuss fundraising on June 3

YES Bank shares jump 6 per cent ahead of the board meeting to discuss fundraising on June 3