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News Headlines from Leading Financial News Papers, Compiled by Rudra Shares
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
*International Trade & Policy*
* Trump hints at 'very high tariffs' on pharma companies by Aug 1; says deal with India most likely
* Trump says Indonesian goods to face 19% tariff under trade deal, no tax on US exports
*Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets*
* India's wealthy investors turn to crypto assets as traditional markets stagnate
* Standard Chartered launches bitcoin, ether spot trading for institutional clients
* Bitcoin chases American dream in norm-shattering mortgage push
* RBI's Sanjay Malhotra sticks to cautious approach on cryptos, backs local payments system
*Consumer & Retail*
* From HUL to Nestlé, consumer majors swap chiefs to tackle Gen Z, tech and tepid sales
* Canada’s Lululemon partners with Tata CLiQ for India debut
*Banking & Financial Services*
* ICICI Bank challenges MIAL's Rs 3,240 crore rights issue
* Yes Bank shares gain after report says Japan's SMFG eyeing \$1.1 billion investment
* Rules under review on 26% stake by foreign banks in Indian lenders, says RBI Governor
* ICICI Prudential Life writes Rs 100 crore in single-premium annuities in Q1, CEO cites falling FD rates
* NSDL Payments Bank eyes 'unique capital markets' positioning post 'scheduled bank' status
*Mutual Funds & Investments*
* 62% of equity funds deploy more capital in June; total cash with MFs stands at Rs 1.5 lakh crore
* CAMS to benefit from rising adoption of mutual funds, Motilal Oswal maintains 'buy'
* Nippon India Mutual Fund buys 1.1% stake in MAS Financial Services via bulk deal
*Capital Markets & IPOs*
* Anthem Biosciences IPO fully subscribed on Day 2, led by NII, retail investors
* Helmet maker Studds Accessories receives SEBI approval to float IPO
* Indira IVF said to revive India IPO that may raise Rs 3,500 crore
* Phenolic and wood laminates maker Lamtuf files IPO papers with SEBI
* Spunweb Nonwoven IPO sees massive 41.7 times subscription on Day 2
* Savy Infra & Logistics to launch IPO next week
* Monika Alcobev IPO to open on July 16; anchor investors pick Rs 46 crore worth shares
*Energy, Renewables & Power*
* Abu Dhabi company Ocior Energy wins bid to supply green hydrogen to HPCL at Visakh Refinery
* India’s renewable energy capacity soars 420% in June, solar now cheaper than coal
* Power ministry bets Rs 1,000cr on energy-smart MSMEs
*Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals*
* Sun Pharma shares rise as US patent settlement clears path for Leqselvi launch; Morgan Stanley remains overweight
* Manipal Hospitals borrows Rs 5,300 crore from global banks to fund Sahyadri acquisition
*Insurance*
* HDFC Life starts FY26 on a stable footing, eyes stronger second half
* HDFC Life sees weakening early policy renewals, long-term retention grows
*Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate*
* Adani’s unconditional bid for JP Associates puts lenders in a bind
*Corporate Strategy & M\&A*
* Anant Goenka has big ambitions: Make Ceat a global brand, KEC another L\&T
* Dixon Technologies signs deal to acquire 51% stake in Q Tech India
* Dixon partners Chinese firm Chongqing to set up electronics component joint venture
*Automobile*
* Rural slump ends India’s four-year auto sales run, exports hit record high
*Markets Overview*
* FIIs and DIIs turn net buyers as benchmark indices snap four-day losing streak
* With expectations of recovery in growth, markets remain broadly healthy despite elevated valuations, says Waterfield’s Vipul Bhowar
*Telecom*
* MTNL’s debt crisis deepens despite revival efforts
Jai Hind
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