Umiya Mobile, a Rajkot-based electronics retailer, is launching its Rs 24.88 crore IPO on Monday, offering 37.7 lakh shares at Rs 66 each. The company intends to use the funds to reduce debt and for general corporate purposes. With significant revenue and profit growth in FY25, Umiya Mobile plans to list on the BSE SME platform on August 4.

ETIG analysis reveals seven BSE 500 companies paid more dividends than their FY25 profits. These firms include Castrol India, Page Industries and Tech Mahindra. Hindustan Zinc, Hindustan Unilever, Aster DM Healthcare and Godrej Consumer Products are also in the list. Aster DM declared a special dividend after its Gulf business separation.

Indian markets closed lower for the fourth consecutive week amid mixed signals. Several companies like IndusInd Bank and Adani Green remained in focus due to Q1 results. IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and SBI Cards reported profit declines. Tata Chemicals saw a significant profit increase. Alembic Pharma received US FDA approval.

Tata Trusts is convening a strategic meeting to address Tata Sons listing status as the RBI deadline approaches, potentially considering board additions like Uday Kotak and Bahram Vakil. With Ralf Speth and Ajay Piramal nearing retirement, board-level changes are anticipated.

Stock-index futures increased following a US-EU trade agreement, imposing 15% tariffs on most EU exports, which averted a potential trade war. S&P 500 contracts and European stocks rose, while the euro strengthened. Investors are anticipating a busy week with key data releases, including Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, and earnings reports from major companies.

Economists are divided on whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should cut interest rates in August. Some point to low inflation, while others advocate caution, citing uncertainty in trade policy and the need to assess future inflation trends. The RBI will consider GDP projections and retail inflation figures when the Monetary Policy Committee meets in August.

Payment banks are urging the RBI to reduce the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) by at least 10% to invest in higher-yielding instruments and boost margins. They re also seeking permission to disburse loans and accept deposits up to ₹5 lakh. With previous requests unanswered, they ve requested a meeting with the RBI governor to discuss these issues.

IndiGo Airlines may see a rise in aviation insurance costs. This follows a recent Air India accident and a tougher reinsurance market. SpiceJet s policy renewal is also coming up. Reinsurers are increasing prices due to global aviation losses. London reinsurers are reducing capacity and raising rates. IndiGo s insurance covers its large fleet. The total insurance value is around $20 billion.

Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank reduced their corporate loan portfolios by ₹54,000 crore in the June quarter to protect net interest margins amidst repo rate cuts. Public sector undertakings sought further rate revisions, prompting the banks to prioritize profitability over retaining these loans.

Despite a recent market rebound, many stocks are still below their 2024 highs. An ETIG study reveals that a significant portion of NSE 500 stocks remain considerably lower than their peak values. Analysts suggest these stocks may struggle to reach previous highs due to valuation concerns and limited earnings growth prospects.