Bajaj Auto has announced its biggest share buyback, worth Rs 5,633 crore, priced at Rs 12,000 per share—a premium for existing shareholders. The offer includes a reserved portion for retail investors and promoters are reportedly not participating, which could impact who gets shares. The move also reflects management confidence in cash generation, but investors should wait for the record date and letter of offer before deciding.
Foreign institutional investors turned cautious markets into an opportunity, increasing holdings in 54 beaten-down smallcap stocks during the March quarter. While broader sentiment stayed wary, FIIs leaned into a “buy the dip” strategy, stacking capital in stocks they view as temporarily mispriced but structurally sound. The push also stood out because some other smallcaps saw exits instead.
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Financial services secretary M Nagaraju reviewed strategy documents for four public sector insurance companies, urging them to identify more investment opportunities while cutting loss ratios. The directive also requires sustaining market share, strengthening retail portfolios, and expanding in rural and semi-urban areas to improve overall performance and customer reach.
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