5 December 2023

Introduction The Indian Angel Network (IAN), an angel investing group comprised of successful entrepreneurs and business executives, recently announced the first close of its second fund, IAN Alpha Fund, at ₹355 crore or around $44 million. This analysis explains the news and its implications for retail and institutional investors in India. Analysis of this news […]

Introduction Allen Career Institute Acquires Doubtnut in Slump Sale Allen Career Institute has acquired problem-solving platform Doubtnut for an undisclosed sum in a slump sale. This marks an edtech foray for the leading offline test prep institute. Analysis for Layman Allen’s Strategic Move Allen is buying Doubtnut, an online learning platform helping students get doubts

Introduction Infra.Market Sells 10% RDC Stake for $20m Construction materials provider Infra.Market has sold a 10% stake in its ready-mix concrete subsidiary RDC to investors led by ace stock picker Ashish Kacholia for $20 million. This points to a potential future IPO of RDC Concrete. Analysis for Layman Infra.Market earlier fully acquired RDC Concrete and

Introduction Indian banks have requested the RBI to extend the timeline for declaring an account as wilful defaulter from 6 months to 12 months after it becomes non-performing. This has implications for banks, creditors, and investors. Analysis for Layman Banks have to follow RBI rules on when they can term a defaulting borrower as a

Introduction The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) recently dismissed an insolvency petition filed against Indian budget airline SpiceJet by Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC). This has implications for various stakeholders including investors, SpiceJet itself, other airlines, aircraft leasing companies, and more. Analysis for Layman The NCLT dismissed WLFC’s petition to declare SpiceJet insolvent over defaulted

Introduction Kalpataru Projects Wins Orders Worth Over Rs 2,200 Crores Kalpataru Projects has won orders worth over Rs 2,200 crores across its business verticals like transmission, water infrastructure, and real estate. This analysis explains the details in simple terms for retail investors and highlights the impacted industries. Analysis for a Layman Kalpataru Projects International’s New

Introduction The article discusses the Indian rupee weakening slightly against the US dollar amidst a rebound in the greenback globally and RBI dollar purchases. Initial rupee gains on positive domestic factors were pared. Analysis for Investors The rupee/dollar exchange rate has traded in a relatively stable 83-84 range recently. A weaker rupee makes Indian exports

Introduction The article reports on India’s record high representation on MSCI’s emerging markets index, reflecting strong recent performance by Indian equities. India now has the second highest weighting in the index, behind only China. This has significant implications for global equity investors and Indian companies. Analysis for Investors The MSCI emerging markets index is a

Introduction Adani Group Stocks Surge After BJP State Election Wins Adani group stocks rallied up to 10% after BJP’s state election wins, adding Rs 73,000 crore market cap. Analysts link it to perceived benefits from likely BJP victory in 2024 general elections. Analysis for Layman Key Terms Adani Group: Conglomerate led by industrialist Gautam Adani

Introduction L&T shares have delivered 60% returns in 2023 on the back of robust order book, margin expansion, and buyback tailwinds. Analysts foresee the infra major’s outperformance extending into 2024 based on sustained public capex momentum. Analysis for Layman L&T – Leading Indian infrastructure & engineering conglomerate Nifty 50 – Key stock market index comprising