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In its UDRHP-I filing to Sebi, the company any ‘adverse’ outcome in legal proceedings involving Zostel may materially and adversely affect its business, reputation, prospects, results of operation and financial condition, including potential issuance or transfer of up to 7% of its shareholding.

Forget Bitcoin’s struggles; digital tokens representing real-world assets like bonds and stocks are gaining traction. These ‘tokenized assets’ offer instant trading and collateral use, promising higher returns and a future ‘Wall Street’ in crypto wallets. While critics question their necessity, proponents highlight the elimination of hidden costs like settlement delays and cumbersome loan processes, paving the way for a more efficient financial future.

The Rs 883 crore public issue was priced at Rs 152 per share and comprised a fresh issue of Rs 661 crore along with an offer for sale worth Rs 222 crore

The non-institutional investor (NII) portion was booked 2.49 times, while the qualified institutional buyer (QIB) segment attracted 1.23 times bids. The company had also raised Rs 6.78 crore from anchor investors ahead of the public issue.

NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan urged companies to prioritize building sustainable businesses and long-term value over solely chasing share prices. He emphasized that market valuation should reflect genuine business performance and growth. Chauhan advised entrepreneurs to focus on their core operations, highlighting that consistent profitability and innovation, even in small improvements, eventually attract market recognition and unlock significant growth opportunities.

Indian issuers, including SBI and BoB, have paused dollar bond plans as investors demand higher yields amid rising supply expectations from India. Recent deals show widening spreads over US Treasuries, prompting issuers to reconsider timing. Banks and PSUs may now turn to loans or wait for calmer global bond markets.

Wall Street ended lower on Friday, with AI chip stocks experiencing a significant downturn while Moderna and other healthcare companies surged. Investors are weighing the long-term potential of AI against concerns about the substantial investment required for data centers. Inflationary pressures, fueled by energy prices and chip costs, remain a concern, impacting companies like Apple and prompting discussions about potential interest rate hikes.

The IMF’s chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has endorsed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s move to reduce explicit forward guidance on monetary policy. Gourinchas stated that overly rigid guidance proved costly when inflation surged, as it tied the Fed’s hands. While acknowledging the need for some long-term market guidance, he believes explicit, strong commitments are no longer tenable, suggesting a more flexible approach is appropriate for central banks.

Silver Consumer Electricals, renowned for its pumps and motors, has successfully raised Rs 150 crore through a pre-IPO secondary share sale. A 2.59% stake was sold by a promoter group member to investor Riyaz Suterwala, paving the way for its upcoming initial public offering. With its DRHP filed last August, the Rajkot-based company aims to secure up to Rs 1,400 crore to address debt and enhance corporate operations.