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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed an unprecedented surge in its business valuation, now standing at a whopping $18.5 billion (₹1.56 lakh crore). This is a massive 12.9% increase from last year, according to the latest report by global investment bank Houlihan Lokey. The report highlights IPL's position as one of the most valuable sports leagues globally and its growing commercial appeal and fan engagement in the digital space. The report also highlights a significant increase in IPL ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The business valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged an unprecedented USD 18.5 billion, marking a 12.9 per cent increase over the past year. According to the latest edition of analysis by Houlihan Lokey, valued at Rs 1.56 lakh crore in Indian currency, this growth underscores the IPL's status as one of the most lucrative sports leagues in the world. The global investment bank listed on the NYSE stated that the brand value of IPL increased 13.8 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The business valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged to an unprecedented USD 18.5 billion, marking a 12.9 per cent increase over the past year. According to the latest analysis by Houlihan Lokey, this amounts to ₹1.56 lakh crore in Indian currency. The growth underscores the IPL's status as one of the most lucrative sports leagues in the world. The global investment bank, listed on the NYSE, stated that the brand value of the IPL increased by 13.8 per cent in 2025, re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The business valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged an unprecedented USD 18.5 billion, marking a 12.9 per cent increase over the past year. According to the latest edition of analysis by Houlihan Lokey, valued at Rs 1.56 lakh crore in Indian currency, this growth underscores the IPL's status as one of the most lucrative sports leagues in the world. The global investment bank listed on the NYSE stated that the brand value of IPL increased 13.8 ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Despite the market in jitters due to the likelihood of a poor earnings season and the lingering uncertainty on trade tariffs that the US is pushing on all directions with frequently changing goalposts, companies are swamping the IPO market like there is no tomorrow -- as many as 120 companies from diverse sectors--have filed for primary share sales with the watchdog Sebi in the first half of this year worth a whopping Rs 1.6 trillion fundraise plans. The filing of draft red herring pros ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Indian telecom sector appears to be entering a phase of stagnation, with global investment bank UBS issuing a cautious outlook ahead, going into the sector Q1FY26 results. According to UBS, the telecom sector is described as lacking near-term catalysts and being priced for perfection, with growth expectations potentially outpacing actual market dynamics. UBS further notes that while a 10-12 per cent tariff hike is expected later in FY26, the probability of ...Read More >
MUMBAI: HUL on Thursday named Priya Nair, who heads parent Unilever's beauty & wellbeing business, as MD & CEO. Nair, who joined HUL 30 years ago, will be the first woman to lead the consumer goods giant. The London-based Nair, 53, will take over the corner office in Mumbai on Aug 1, succeeding Rohit Jawa who will step down as MD & CEO on July 31. Jawa, who led HUL for a little over two years, was appointed for a five-year term ending June 26, 2028. His predecessor Sanjiv Mehta had held the CEO' ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a setback to Subhash Chandra and his family, shareholders of Zee Entertainment Enterprises rejected a Rs 2,237-crore capital infusion proposal, thwarting the founding clan's attempt to increase ownership to 18% from 4% in the broadcaster. The development restricts the family from wielding greater influence over the company where public shareholders have repeatedly defeated key management resolutions. The special resolution failed to secure the required 75% shareholder approval, with t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9: The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), India's apex industry body for alternate capital, is set to host the inaugural IVCA Renewable Energy Summit 2025 on 15th July in Mumbai. Organised in collaboration with Avendus, EAAA Alternatives, and Singularity Capital, the summit aims to catalyse capital deployment, innovation, and public-private collaboration in the renewable energy space. Also Read | Former England Pacer Stuart Broad Labels A ...Read More >
New Delhi (AFP) - The Indian Premier League's business value has been estimated at $18.5 billion with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru its wealthiest franchise, according to a report by an investment bank. The world's richest cricket tournament has been a top revenue earner for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and in 2020 was estimated to generate more than $11 billion a year for the Indian economy. According to US investment bank Houlihan Lokey, which has valued ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of wealth and lending units of UBS AG by 360 ONE Group entities. According to the Competition Commission of India, the transaction involves the transfer of key financial services operations, including portfolio management, stock broking, distribution, and lending from UBS AG to the 360 ONE entities. The proposal approved by the Competition Commission suggests that 360 ONE Portfolio Managers Limi ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a sharp increase in its business and brand value this year, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerging as the most valuable franchise. A report released by investment bank Houlihan Lokey said the IPL's business value rose by 13% in 2025 to $18.5 billion, which is nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, the brand value of the league increased by 14% to nearly $4 billion, or about Rs 33,000 crore. For the first time in its 18-year history, RCB li ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: In households in Gujarat's cities, cereals may take up less space in the grocery bill, but they still dominate the dinner plate. A new Union govt report shows that cereals, while accounting for just 3.8% of household spending, supply 35% of total calorie intake in cities. In villages, their role is even more dominant, making up 43% of calorie consumption while accounting for 4.5% of total spending.Cereals also account for a major portion of protein intake for people in Gujarat.These ...Read More >
MUMBAI: IPL, cricket's annual showpiece event, has seen its business value jump 13% in a year to $18.5 billion - nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, its brand value has risen 14% to nearly $4 billion (about Rs 33,000 crore), a report by NYSE-listed investment bank Houlihan Lokey, which has valued several sports franchises around the world, showed.The year also saw 2025 IPL winner Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking the top slot in terms of brand value among the 10 teams that compete in th ...Read More >
Maharashtra Language Row: As Maharashtra's language war intensifies, prominent investor Sushil Kedia has found himself at the centre of a storm after a bold social media post challenging MNS chief Raj Thackeray over the Marathi language issue. The episode has triggered sharp political reactions, vandalism at his office, and a public apology, all amid rising street tensions across the state. Sushil Kedia, founder and CEO of Kedianomics, a SEBI-registered investment advisory firm, expressed frust ...Read More >
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent mu ...Read More >
Mumbai: Domestic institutions, including mutual funds and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), hold the key to allowing Subhash Chandra-led promoter entities to increase their stake in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. That's when Norges Bank, the company's largest overseas investor, has given its assent. LIC (4.49%), HDFC Mutual Fund (3.66%) and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (3.04%) together own over a tenth of the outstanding shares of Zee as of 31 March, making their decision crucial. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): New energy, AI infrastructure and funding from existing energy verticals of Reliance Industries Ltd will be key for the Indian conglomerate's next leg of value creation, Morgan Stanley has said in a report. Besides, consumer vertical multiples of Reliance are also supportive for the value creation, multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley said in its July 3 report. Also Read | 'Chakka Jam' in Bihar on July 9: RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Announces Mahagathband ...Read More >
India's startup IPO engine is back in high gear. Over the last few weeks, a dozen new-age companies -- including Meesho, Groww, PhysicsWallah, Pine Labs, Urban Company and Wakefit -- have filed draft red herring prospectuses (DRHPs) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), collectively looking to raise almost Rs 20,000 crore in primary capital. The filings signal more than just a busy pipeline. They reflect a shift in tone: founders and their investors are no longer waiting for p ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the IT and auto sectors in the early trade. At around 9.23 am, Sensex was trading 225.5 points or 0.27 per cent up at 83,922.79 while the Nifty added 58.75 points or 0.23 per cent at 25,600.55. According to analysts, after breaking the 24,500-25,000 range, Nifty has moved to the new range of 25,200-25,800. Positive news about a possible trade deal between In ...Read More >
Mumbai | July 2, 2025 -- HDB Financial Services, India's largest non-banking financial company (NBFC) in the IPO market this year, is making its much-anticipated stock market debut today on the NSE and BSE. Backed by HDFC Bank, the public issue raised ₹12,500 crore, attracting enthusiastic participation from institutional and retail investors alike. Also Read: "Infosys Unveils 'Work-Life Balance' Policy After Murthy's 70‑Hour Week Proposal" The initial public offering (IPO) opened on June 25 a ...Read More >
July 1 (Reuters) - Indian firms could raise some $2.4 billion through IPOs in July, investment bankers said, raising hopes of a sustained revival in primary offerings after demand was dented by the U.S. trade war and global geopolitical tensions earlier this year. That amount would mark the strongest month since December and would follow a robust $2 billion raised in June, though most of that was raised by one company, HDB Financial Services. Education loan provider Credila Financial Services, ...Read More >
These companies are mobilising funds to support capital expenditure requirements especially for expansion plans, repayment of borrowings, and for general corporate purposes.Source : Fisdom After a sluggish start to 2025, the primary market is showing signs of revival with over a dozen companies having lined up their IPOs in the next three to six months buoyed by a stabilizing secondary market and easing geopolitical tensions, merchant bankers said. Among the companies preparing to tap the capi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jun 8: The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs to catch up with its global rivals like NFL and leading European football leagues when it comes to the overall brand value pecking order. According to leading inves ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: After a sluggish start to 2025, the primary market is showing signs of revival with over a dozen companies having lined up their IPOs in the next three to six months buoyed by a stabilising secondary market and easing geopolitical tensions, merchant bankers said.Among the companies preparing to tap the capital markets are HDB Financial Services, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), Kalpataru, Rubicon Research, All Time Plastics, Regreen-Excel EPC India ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) requires a 12-16-week operating window to rival the brand value of leading global sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and Premier League, according to Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. With a per-match value of USD 16.8 million, the IPL ranks second only to the NFL (USD 36.8 million). However, it still trails its global competitors in overall brand value. According to investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the IPL is valued at approximately USD 16 billion. By comparison ...Read More >
New Delhi: After a tepid start to 2025, the IPO market is getting back on track with six main-board companies, including Schloss Bangalore -- owner of luxury hotel chain The Leela, are set to float their initial share-sales this month to collectively mobilise over Rs 11,000 crore, investment banking sources said on Monday. Of the six firms, Borana Weaves and Belrise Industries will launch their IPOs this week.Borana Weaves will float its Rs 144-crore IPO on May 20, while Pune-based Belrise Indu ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) After a tepid start to 2025, the IPO market is getting back on track with six main-board companies, including Schloss Bangalore -- owner of luxury hotel chain The Leela, are set to float their initial share-sales this month to collectively mobilise over Rs 11,000 crore, investment banking sources said on Monday. Of the six firms, Borana Weaves and Belrise Industries will launch their IPOs this week. Borana Weaves will float its Rs 144-crore IPO on May 20, while Pune-bas ...Read More >
UDAIPUR, India, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IIM Udaipur proudly hosted the inaugural Roundtable of the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research, themed 'India @2047: The Role of BFSI.' The event brought together distinguished industry leaders and experts to discuss the BFSI sector's transformative role in shaping India's economic future through trends, innovations, and strategic initiatives for inclusive and sustainable growth. The insightful discussion was moderated by Prof. Ashok Banerjee, ...Read More >
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