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Syndicate Finance bridges the execution gap for India's export-ready textile manufacturers
As India cements its position in global apparel supply chains, structured lending is emerging as the critical enabler and Syndicate Finance's ₹75 Crore facility to Clever Hunt Private Limited illustrates why.
Market Trading Guide: Akums Drugs among 4 stock recommendations for Thursday
Domestic equities ended lower amid global uncertainty and caution ahead of key US inflation data. Despite market weakness, analysts remain bullish on Akums Drugs and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC after strong technical breakouts, rising volumes and improving momentum indicators.
Grasim approves Rs 3,000 cr expansion of Harihar Lyocell Plant
Grasim Industries will invest ₹3,094 crore to expand its Lyocell plant in Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will significantly boost its advanced fibre capabilities. The project will add 110,000 tonnes capacity, making Grasim a global leader in sustainable man-made cellulosic fibres. The plant's first phase is set for commissioning by mid-2027, with the second phase to follow in 2028 and 2030.
Go Digit Insurance shares jump 9% after Rs 100 crore block deal attracts MFs, global investor
Go Digit General Insurance shares saw a significant jump. This surge followed a Rs 100-crore block deal. Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and JPMorgan Taiwan Eastern Technology Fund acquired shares. Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III was the seller.
India's Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty, Driven by Strong Domestic Demand and Services Exports
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for manufacturing rose to a four-month high of 56.9 in February 2026 while the services PMI stood at 58.1. This indicates sustained expansion across both sectors. Industrial activity was supported by strong performance in domestic demand-driven segments such as steel and cement, with steel production growing by 7.2% and cement output by 9.3% in February 2026. This reflects continued infrastructure momentum and public capital expenditure support.
Ambuja Cements to slow capacity additions until utilisation improves
Ambuja Cements plans to add new capacity after reaching optimal utilization. The company aims to reach 119 million tonnes capacity by fiscal year-end. Recent acquisitions and organic expansion are part of this strategy. Despite cost pressures from global events, the company achieved record revenue and profit in FY26. Structural changes are also underway to improve efficiency.
Nifty could hit 27,000 once geopolitical tensions ease: Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO
Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO Nimesh Chandan projects 15% earnings growth for Nifty in FY28, with EPS rising to the ₹1,420–1,440 range, making valuations look attractive. He backs metals, construction, and cement as long-term plays on a global supply chain shift, holds gold and silver in the multi-asset portfolio, and flags El Niño and elevated US yields as key risks keeping Indian interest rates high in the near term.
Aluminium up, cement down: geopolitics drives sector rotation
Energy costs and supply shocks drive a divergence between global metals and domestic plays, with analysts flagging a potential reversal if tensions ease.
Dipan Mehta advises caution amid global risks; sees opportunity in Ambuja Cements
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities remains cautious on equities despite a recent recovery, citing risks from West Asia tensions, crude oil prices, inflation, and monsoon uncertainty. He expects the full impact to reflect in the June quarter and advises waiting for earnings clarity. He remains positive on cement, especially Ambuja Cements. Among capital market plays, he prefers MCX due to strong volumes in gold and crude, and also likes wealth firms such as Anand Rathi Wealth, 360 ONE WAM, and Nuvama for their stable annuity revenues. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Dalmia Bharat, Shree Renuka and other sugar stocks jump up to 4%. What’s behind the rally?
Shares of Dalmia Bharat Sugar, Shree Renuka Sugars and other sugar companies rose sharply on Tuesday after the government approved an additional export quota of 87,587 tonnes for 2025–26. The move is expected to ease surplus concerns, support domestic prices, and improve realisations for mills amid firm global trends.
Crude-led volatility may be short-lived; Quantum AMC sees opportunities in banks, IT, cement, realty
George Thomas, Fund Manager – Equity at Quantum AMC, believes the recent jump in crude oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions, could temporarily push inflation higher and weigh on global macro conditions. He noted that the base case remains that the tensions may not stretch for a long period. The situation could last for a few weeks or possibly a month, but may not drag on for much longer. If that plays out, crude prices could reverse just as quickly as they moved up. Despite the uncertainty, he believes current market levels offer reasonable entry points as the earnings cycle remains supportive. His fund has been adding exposure to a real estate company and increasing weights in select private banks, IT services firms and a cement player.
Buy Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands; target of Rs 140: Emkay Global Financial
Emkay Global Financial is bullish on Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 140 in its research report dated May 10, 2026.