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Dalmia Bharat Plans To Raise Rs 4,000 Crore; Targets 110-130 MTPA Cement Capacity By FY31
Dalmia Bharat remains optimistic about the cement industry's growth prospects and expects cement demand to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6-7 per cent over the next few years, driven by government-led infrastructure spending, private-sector investments, and rising housing demand amid increasing urbanisation.
India's core industries grow at 1.7% in Apr-26, Cement production continues to spike
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 1.7 per cent (provisional) in April, 2026 as compared to the Index in April, 2025. The production of Cement, Steel and Electricity recorded positive growth in April, 2026. The ICI measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity. The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 percent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The final growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries for March 2026 was observed at 1.2 per cent. The cumulative growth rate of ICI during April to March, 2025-26 is 2.7 per cent as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Motilal Oswal bullish on BSE, Lenskart and cement stocks as AI, market share growth drive outlook
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said the brokerage remains positive on BSE Ltd. with a ₹4,400 target as cash market share gains and NSE’s expected listing could support growth. He also highlighted strong opportunities in AI-linked sectors such as power, cables and data centres, maintained a buy call on Lenskart with a ₹600 target, and named UltraTech Cement Ltd., JK Cement Ltd. and Dalmia Bharat Ltd. as preferred cement picks. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
ICICI Bank top pick, Jio Financial a long-term bet, Ultratech a good hold: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research, Chola Securities, said private banks show stable fundamentals, supported by improving cost metrics and growth visibility. He highlighted that emerging financial platforms need time to scale despite strong backing. Kant added that cement demand remains supported by macro trends, with leading players maintaining pricing control and capacity expansion, offering visibility for medium-term growth across the sector. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC among 5 stocks at 52-week high; rally up to 20% in a month
The benchmark Sensex surged 639 points to close at 78,205 on Tuesday. During this rally, five BSE 500 stocks reached their 52-week highs, signaling strong upward momentum and potential for further growth. These stocks, including Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC and JB Chemicals, have shown significant gains in the past month.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
India's core sector grows at 4% in Jan-26, Steel and Cement production surges
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 4.0 per cent (provisional) in January, 2026 as compared to the Index in January, 2025. Growth has eased from a revised 4.7% in December. The production of Cement, Steel, Electricity, Fertilizer and Coal recorded positive growth in January, 2026. The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 percent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The final growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries for December 2025 was observed at 4.7 per cent. The cumulative growth rate of ICI during April to January, 2025-26 is 2.8 per cent (provisional) as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
SBI Mutual Fund Gets SEBI Nod for ₹13,000 Crore IPO | India's Largest AMC to List
SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest asset management company, has received SEBI's approval for its much-awaited IPO, which is expected to be worth around ₹13,000 crore. The public issue will be entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), with no fresh equity issuance, as existing shareholders SBI and Amundi India Holding pare their stakes. The IPO is expected to hit the market next month and will mark the listing of one of the country's most dominant mutual fund players. With average assets under management of nearly ₹12.5 lakh crore as of December 2025, SBI Mutual Fund is a key player in India's growing investment ecosystem. The listing will place it alongside other listed AMCs such as HDFC AMC, Nippon Life India AMC, ICICI Prudential AMC, UTI AMC and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC.