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Elara Securities turns bullish on banks, power, IT after market correction
Bino Pathiparampil, Head of Research, Elara Securities (India), says Indian markets are nearing a medium-term bottom after a prolonged correction and is turning constructive on banks, power, select new-age companies, IT and real estate. While pharma remains a defensive bet, he expects margin pressure to limit near-term outperformance. He also believes IT stocks are gradually pricing in AI-led headwinds, making it a good time to start accumulating quality names.
ICICI Prudential AMC buys Mumbai’s VIOS Tower office for Rs 525 cr
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has bought nine floors in Mumbai's VIOS Tower. The deal is valued at over Rs 525 crore. This acquisition was made through their office yield fund. The acquired space is fully leased to established companies. This move strengthens the fund's presence in income-generating commercial real estate. India's office market continues to attract significant investor interest.
Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail, Aspri Spirits get Sebi nod to float IPOs
Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail and Aspri Spirits have secured Sebi's approval to raise over Rs 1,200 crore collectively through initial public offerings (IPOs), an update with the regulator showed on Friday. The three companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers in December, obtained Sebi's observations during May 6-14. In Sebi's parlance, obtaining observations is equivalent to securing approval to float public offering. Automotive lighting products maker Neolite is aiming to raise Rs 600 crore through its maiden public offering, comprising a fresh issue of shares aggregating up to Rs 400 crore along with an offer for sale (OFS) of shares valued Rs 200 crore by promoters and a shareholder, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The company will use proceeds from the fresh issue for setting up a new manufacturing facility at Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu; purchasing plant and machinery, electronic expansion at existing manufacturing facilities; payment of debt an
Nifty to hit 42,000 by 2028? New paper that studied market cycles says it's possible if these factors align
A CNI InfoXchange study projects the Nifty could surpass 42,000 by 2028 if sustained foreign investor inflows return. The report highlights stronger domestic liquidity, resilient equity markets, robust GDP growth prospects, rising retail participation, and India’s increasing weight in global emerging market indices.
MRF inks MoU with Tamil Nadu government to invest ₹5,300 crore to set up a new greenfield manufacturing unit
The proposed plant, is to be located at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Sivaganga district, will manufacture automotive tyres and allied products, MRF said.
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.
Taking Stock: Bulls back in action; Nifty closes above 24,100, Sensex gains 291 pts
More than 200 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Kirloskar Oil, Aegis Logistics, New India Assurance, GNFC, HFCL, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Belrise Industries, AIA Engineering, Aditya Birla Capital, Sona BLW, Syrma SGS, Leela Palaces, Cemindia Projects, RBL Bank, Bharat Forge, among others.
Live: Banking stocks fuel Nifty above 24,500; Uncertainty persists on US-Iran talks | Closing Bell
Indian markets ended lower, dragged by weakness in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex slipped over 650 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,450. HCL Technologies led the decline, logging its sharpest fall in 11 years after weak guidance, pulling down peers like Infosys and TCS. Despite the headline fall, market breadth remained positive with broader markets outperforming, as smallcaps extended gains for a second straight session. Financials were under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank slipping. On the upside, stocks like Tata Consumer Products, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever emerged as key gainers.