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Blue Jet Healthcare shares rally 9% after Rs 800 crore QIP allotment
Blue Jet Healthcare shares rose sharply on Friday after the company completed its Rs 800 crore QIP, attracting marquee institutional investors, including multiple ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund schemes. The fund raise is expected to strengthen the company's balance sheet, support expansion plans, and boost long-term growth prospects while broadening its institutional shareholder base.
Airtel to Trent: 44 stocks likely to report double-digit profit slump in Q1. Are your stocks on the list?
Motilal Oswal expects 44 companies, including Bharti Airtel, Trent, IndiGo, HAL, GAIL and Cipla, to report double-digit year-on-year profit declines in the June quarter. Higher energy costs, weaker demand, geopolitical tensions and margin pressure are expected to weigh on earnings, even as overall corporate profit growth slows in Q1.
Nifty Q1 earnings to grow 10%, highest in 4 quarters, says Motilal Oswal. Which sectors will take charge this quarter?
The June-quarter earnings season begins with TCS reporting on Thursday, with Motilal Oswal forecasting a 3% year-on-year earnings decline for its coverage universe—the weakest since September 2020. While large- and mid-cap companies are expected to post profit declines, small caps are projected to deliver 20% PAT growth.
Dalal Street also smokes peace pipe, ends in green for 4th week in row
Indian stock markets concluded their fourth consecutive week of gains, buoyed by declining crude oil prices and improved geopolitical sentiment. Analysts anticipate further upward movement for the Nifty 50, with upcoming quarterly earnings reports expected to guide market direction. Sectoral strength was observed in Realty, Pharma, Healthcare, and Cement, while broader market indices showed mixed performance. Foreign investors were net buyers, contrasting with domestic institutional selling.
Barometers extend winning streak for 3rd session; Nifty settles above 24,250 mark
The Nifty settled above the 24,250 mark. Realty, IT and pharma shares advanced, while PSU bank, media and auto shares declined.
Nifty 50 index slides below 23,950 level; auto shares outperform as Maruti Suzuki leads charge
The key equity benchmarks continued to trade below the flat line in afternoon trade. The Nifty 50 index traded below the 23,950 level. Auto, pharma and realty index advanced while IT, banks and FMCG stocks declined.
Healthcare, banks and EVs remain long-term bets: Invesco Mutual Fund's Taher Badshah
Taher Badshah, Chief Investment Officer at Invesco Mutual Fund, expects EV adoption to increase gradually with policy support, while opportunities are emerging in power distribution alongside transmission. Badshah also said SIP inflows remain stable and mutual fund industry trends are not showing signs of concern.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Healthcare; Max, Global Health top picks
Indian healthcare sector remains well positioned for sustained long-term growth, supported by structural demand, expanding hospital infra, higher healthcare spends, and favourable demographic trends.
Nifty has more room to run; stay selective: Analysts
Indian stock markets are showing cautious optimism, with the Nifty eyeing the 24,300-25,000 zone amid ongoing volatility. Analysts recommend selective trading and specific strategies like a moderately bullish Call Spread. Top stock picks include TVS Motor, Samvardhana Motherson International, Oberoi Realty, Aurobindo Pharma, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, each presenting unique buying opportunities with defined targets and stop losses.
HDFC Mutual Fund buys additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health for Rs 130 crore
HDFC Mutual Fund has secured an additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which is known for operating Medanta hospitals, from co-founder Sunil Sachdeva for Rs 130 crore. This acquisition builds on a prior purchase made last month. The transaction accounts for a 0.37% stake in the company. In related news, Global Health has reported an impressive 39.7% increase in its fourth-quarter profit after tax, totaling Rs 141.7 crore.
Indices drift higher in early trade; breadth strong
The Nifty traded above the 23,850 mark. Pharma, IT and realty shares advanced while media, metal and auto shares declined.
Nifty, Bank Nifty outlook & stock recommendations by Motilal Oswal
Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects Nifty and Bank Nifty to trade with a weak bias as long as they remain below 23,850 and 57,250, respectively.