Best BS Opinion: India-Nord
A few decades ago, there was one Indian advertisement that reached the masses like few others, introducing the product as a family member across the country with a simple tagline that reflected the country’s indigenous and self-reliant ambitions before it became a political punchline: Hamara Bajaj. In fact, the Bajaj name is widely recognized across…
SEC’s proposed semiannual repo
Investors of all types are concerned about having less financial information. Investors don’t like the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) weeks-old proposed rule on semiannual financial reporting. They In fact Don’t like it. Of the comment letters the SEC received regarding the proposed rule, the majority, 92%, opposed it. Only 6% supported adoption of…
LIC Q4 profit rises 23% to ₹23,42
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday reported 23 per cent rise in March quarter net profit to ₹23,420 crore. The country’s largest insurance company had earned a profit of ₹19,013 crore in the same quarter a year ago. The insurer’s total income rose to ₹2,53,592 crore during the quarter under review, from ₹2,22,805…
UP Governor makes uniform mandatory for Scheduled Tribes
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday made uniform mandatory for all universities and colleges in the state. Chancellor Patel of all state universities issued this direction in a meeting at Jan Bhawan on Wednesday. An official statement said the order pertains to all government and aided colleges affiliated to Jannayak Chandrashekhar University, Ballia. Finance…
African fintech expansion: why
From MNT-Halan to ZPay, digital pioneers are building a high-value corridor to the Middle East. As African fintech matures, companies that once focused on domestic markets are now looking to Dubai as a strategic base for MENA and international expansion. Some key players are already moving. Egyptian fintech giant MNT-Halan recently launched in Dubai with…
The best BS opinion: The government must
Hello, and welcome to Best of BS Opinion, the finale of our opinion page for the day. The ongoing conflict with Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is exposing the fragility of global energy markets and complicating India’s financial management. High crude prices have forced state oil companies to increase under-recoveries, while the…
There is a possibility of private loan crash
Despite investors’ fears, private credit is far from recession as not all risks are created equal. The cracks in the private debt market appear to be widening. Private debt is an important alternative to syndicated bank loans as a source of corporate capital, provided primarily by private equity (PE) firms. The market is heavily involved…
Piper Serica launches ₹800 crore
The asset manager will look to invest in around 22 companies in its Series A and B rounds, with a target investment of ₹25-40 crore per company, a target gross internal return (IRR) of around 30 per cent and a holding period of six years. The new fund follows its Category-I Alternative Investment Fund, which…
Mankind Pharma Q4 PAT rises by Rs 30
Delhi-based pharma major Mankind Pharma reported 30.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in consolidated net profit for the March quarter (Q4) of FY26 due to strong domestic demand for legacy drugs used to treat long-term diseases. The drugmaker reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 559 crore, up from Rs 429 crore in the…
Average IPL Franchise Valuation
According to Fanatic Sports and Hurun India’s Most Valuable Sports Teams 2026 report, the average franchise valuation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is projected to reach $15 billion by 2032, significantly higher than $1.8 billion in 2026. The average IPL franchise valuation has been rising steadily since the league’s inception, rising from $0.1 billion…
