Institutional investors - both foreign and domestic - lapped up the government's big-ticket share sales on Friday, helping it add nearly Rs 9,000 crore to its revenue kitty.
Sources said many individual investors were interested in applying for the NFO, due to additional benefits being offered such as upfront discounts and loyalty bonuses.
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The ETF is expected to fetch the govt Rs 3,000 crore.
With Maruti Suzuki refusing to go back on the plan, these investors have approached the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which is examining the possibility of taking action under Section 11 of the Sebi Act.
India has more service companies, such as IT and healthcaresectors, which always trade at a premium to the overall market.
The Union finance ministry has sought views of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for setting up a 'social bourse.'
Sebi has pushed for better corporate governance of listed companies through measures such as the need for a succession policy
Regulator believes Jet Airways deal triggers open offer
More than half the Sensex companies have declared their results for the third quarter and there are more positive surprises than disappointments.
Exchange-traded currency futures volume down 80% since Jun
Analysts say Tatas could sustain their current pace of growth, provided the group's "cash cows", such as TCS and Tata Motors, continue to deliver.
In five years, royalty payments have grown 31.1% yearly, much faster than rise in revenue and profit.
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Barring one, three are debt-free and sitting on large cash reserves.
Putting money in key PSUs a better option
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowing the use of put options in investment agreements has brought needed clarity but it has come with strict restrictions. These could impact investors looking for a minimum rate of return, experts say.
The stock market watchdog had said any adverse findings by other regulators might have a bearing on the exchange.
Can only suspend non-compliant companies at present owing to a lack of jurisdictional clarity.
No one can fault India Inc for not taking care of shareholders; in fact, it has been extra generous.
Sensex rose 5.8% this year, against a 3.2% rise in Nifty; Axis Bank inclusion may blunt Sensex edge
It sets up internal panel to iron out issues companies face with delisting regulations.
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