In a major development for India’s banking sector, Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire a 51% stake in private sector lender Yes Bank.
Ather Energy, the electric vehicle startup based in Bengaluru, is making headlines today as it debuts on the stock exchanges, becoming the first mainboard IPO to list in the financial year 2025-26. The much-anticipated public issue, which raised ₹2,626 crore, has sparked interest not only because of the company’s positioning in the EV space but also due to the evolving investor sentiment around IPOs in 2025.
Last week, the NIFTY with a marginal rise of around 0.05% and the SENSEX with a 0.32% increase, ended the week on a flat note. Though the markets stayed muted throughout the week with minimal fluctuations, a few stocks made it to the limelight with their recent financial results. RailTel Corporation of India Limited, or RailTel, posted a share price growth of 13% after announcing the financial results for FY2025 Q4. Let’s take a look at the company’s recent performance and understand the surging prices.
Corporate actions often create ripples across the stock market, impacting stock prices, investor sentiment, and even long-term valuations. The most recent instance of this effect was seen on 29th April 2025, when Bajaj Finance announced a bonus share issue, a stock split, and declared a dividend, making it one of the most shareholder-friendly steps by a major Indian financial company in recent times. What does this series of corporate actions signify? How are the shareholders affected by this move? Let’s understand.
As India’s economy continues to expand, its capital markets are buzzing with activity, and May 2025 is shaping up to be a particularly dynamic month for IPO enthusiasts. A diverse set of companies from electric vehicles to organic consumer goods are entering the fray, offering investors a broad spectrum of opportunities. These IPOs not only reflect strong entrepreneurial momentum across sectors but also signal where investor interest and government incentives are heading. Let’s take a deep dive into the most awaited upcoming IPOs, arranged thematically for better insight.
