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Info Edge shares surge 11% after Q1FY27 billings rise 14% YoY
Info Edge shares rose sharply after the company reported a 14.4% year-on-year rise in Q1FY27 standalone billings, led by strong growth in its recruitment and real estate businesses. Investor sentiment was also supported by the Coding Ninjas acquisition and additional commitment to its startup investment fund.
'India's private credit market primed for sustained growth'
India's private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this growth, with promoter financing also playing a crucial role.
'India's private credit market primed for sustained growth'
India's private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this growth, with promoter financing also playing a crucial role.
India's private credit market doubles to $25 billion AUM in five years: Report
India's private credit market is booming, nearly doubling to $25 billion in assets under management over five years, fueled by strong business demand. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has boosted lender confidence, enabling financing for stressed firms. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are key beneficiaries. While global investors are increasing their participation, potential liquidity risks loom, as highlighted by past crises. Despite challenges, significant growth is anticipated.
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Sensex jumps 400 points, Nifty rises above 24,100 as oil prices cool below $73 per barrel
Indian stock markets surged on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty climbing significantly as falling oil prices bolstered investor confidence. Major gainers included IndiGo, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, and TCS, while broader markets also saw positive movement. The real estate and auto sectors led the gains, indicating a robust trading session for the day.
Market trading guide: NDR Auto among 2 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Improved investor sentiment following the interim US-Iran peace agreement has supported equities as crude fell below $85, easing inflation concerns and improving the FY27 outlook. Analysts favour growth sectors such as autos, industrials, capital goods and real estate, while recommending NDR Auto and Divgi TorqTransfer on bullish technical setups.
Top Gainers & Losers on June 12: MTAR Tech, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Anant Raj, UCO Bank, HPCL among top gainers
The Indian stock market surged on June 12, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex gaining 2% and 2.1%, respectively, amid easing tensions in the Middle East. Strong buying across sectors, particularly in auto and real estate stocks, marked the day despite some laggards.
Sebi mulls easing executive remuneration disclosure norms for AMCs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed easing executive remuneration disclosure requirements for asset management companies (AMCs) by replacing individual name-wise disclosures with consolidated disclosures, citing industry concerns over privacy and competitive disadvantages. "This would provide a holistic and structured view of senior management compensation, enabling unitholders to assess the overall quantum of remuneration at the senior management level, while aligning the level of disclosure with considerations of materiality and proportionality," Sebi said in its consultation paper. Currently, mutual fund AMCs are required to disclose on their websites the remuneration of chief executive officers (CEOs), chief investment officers (CIOs), chief operating officers (COOs), the top 10 highest-paid employees, and all employees earning at least Rs 1.02 crore annually or Rs 8.5 lakh per month if employed for part of the year. Sebinoted that while listed AMCs are already subject
Indian IT stocks could deliver 40-70% earnings growth over three years: Sowilo's Sandip Agarwal
Sandip Agarwal, Fund Manager at Sowilo Investment Managers, is particularly bullish on small- and mid-cap IT companies and also sees opportunities in data centre infrastructure, cooling systems and related industrial sectors.
Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.
Promoter sells Rs 1,024 crore worth of Ajanta Pharma shares in block deal to Kotak MF and ABSL MF
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma sold shares worth over Rs 1,024 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund acquiring the stake. The transaction comes amid strong earnings growth, healthy margins and sustained momentum in the company’s pharmaceutical business.