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Indices trade higher; European mrkt advance
PSU Bank, Realty and IT shares advanced while pharma and FMCG shares declined.
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.
Stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, Cochin Shipyard, IDFC First Bank, Premier Energies, Glenmark Pharma
Markets traded subdued on the weekly expiry day, with indices ending marginally lower. Cochin Shipyard's offer for sale saw strong investor demand on its first day. Adani Enterprises' US legal case faces a likely dismissal by federal prosecutors. IDFC First Bank launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration. Premier Energies secured significant orders, and Glenmark Pharma launched a generic drug in the US.
Vatika Hotels refinance Rs 550 crore debt with Kotak
Vatika Hotels has refinanced Rs 550 crore debt with Kotak Mahindra Bank. This move marks the exit of India Special Assets Fund III from the company. The hotel owner experienced financial stress during the Covid-19 pandemic. Vatika Hotels' debt has significantly declined after restructuring and equity infusion. The company now holds a BBB investment-grade rating, reflecting improved financial health.
IndusInd Bank among 6 stocks to hit 52-week highs & rally up to 25% in a month
Six BSE 100 stocks, including Cholamandalam Investment, IndusInd Bank and Lupin, touched fresh 52-week highs as the Sensex climbed 521 points. The milestone reflects strong buying interest, positive momentum and growing investor confidence amid the broader market rally.
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.
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Morepen Laboratories Ltd, HFCL Ltd, Bank of Baroda and AIA Engineering Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 02 July 2026.
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.
Aurobindo Pharma among 9 mid-cap stocks to hit 52-week highs & rally up to 20% in a month
The Sensex fell 372 points on Monday, but nine BSE Midcap stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, signalling resilient investor confidence. Bank of Maharashtra, Thermax, Bharat Forge, Oracle Financial Services and Laurus Labs were among the key outperformers despite broader market weakness.
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.
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.
Laurus Labs, Biocon, Ather Energy, Lenskart among probable MSCI India Standard Index inclusion candidates, says JM Financial
JM Financial anticipates significant shifts in the MSCI India Standard Index. Laurus Labs and Biocon are flagged as high-probability additions from the Small Cap Index, while Ather Energy and SAIL are medium-probability candidates. SBI Card faces a high probability of exclusion. These potential changes could lead to substantial passive fund inflows into India, estimated around $3.2 billion, impacting institutional investors.