SBI to list mutual fund arm

MUMBAI: State Bank of India said it will divest 3.2 crore shares, or 6.3%, of its stake in SBI Funds Management through an IPO, subject to regulatory approvals. Co-promoter Amundi India Holding will sell 1.9 crore shares, or 3.7%, taking the total offering to 10% of the company’s equity, or about 5.1 crore shares. The…

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AI to steal your job? JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon makes this important statement amid layoff fears; hails Nvidia as ‘unbelievable company’

File photo: JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon (Picture credit: AP) JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive Jamie Dimon has said the bank’s workforce is likely to remain steady or even grow as artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in its operations. His comments counter the widespread concern that automation will cause massive…

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Policybazaar health arm raises $218 million, buys diabetes management platform

MUMBAI: Policybazaar’s healthcare arm has raised $218 million in its seed round and acquired a diabetes care platform to expand into preventive healthcare. PB Health, incubated by PB Fintech, said the round—first announced in May—was led by General Catalyst and included participation from Faering Capital, Bay Capital, Think Investments, Avataar, Select Group, and select angel…

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Medi Assist profits dip on acquisition costs

MUMBAI: Medi Assist Healthcare Services reported a sharp drop in profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, even as revenue rose strongly, as acquisition and investment costs weighed on earnings. Profit for the period fell 61.6% to Rs. 8.1 crore from Rs. 21 crore a year earlier. Profit before tax from continuing operations declined…

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Market divide widens: Domestic investors extend lead over foreign funds; ownership gap hits 25-year peak

The divide between domestic and foreign institutional investments in Indian equities has grown to its widest in 25 years, highlighting a clear shift in market participation. As per ET, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) now hold 18.26% of all NSE-listed companies, an increase of 44 basis points in the September quarter — their highest level on…

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Oil profits surge: State refiners’ Q2 earnings jump 457% despite lower Russian imports; global margins lift gains

Profits at India’s state-run oil refiners soared in the July–September quarter even as their dependence on discounted Russian crude dropped sharply, showing that earnings were fuelled more by global price movements than by cheap Russian supplies.According to ET, the combined profit of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL)…

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