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Nifty trades above 24,000 level; European mrkt advance
All the sectoral indices in the NSE were traded in green with realty, media and consumer durables shares led the rally.
Zee Entertainment shares jump 6% after Rs 418 crore FDI approval
Zee Entertainment shares jumped after receiving government approval for a Rs 418 crore foreign investment from an Invesco-managed fund. This marks the fund's return to ZEEL's shareholder base after a previous exit. The investment comes as the company navigates challenges in its broadcasting business but sees improvements in its digital segment. FDI inflows into India's information and broadcasting sector also saw a significant rise.
Zee Entertainment Shares Jump 5% In Trade — What's Driving The Rally?
The investment is seen as a notable development given Invesco's history with Zee. The fund was once the company's largest shareholder, holding an 18% stake, before a high-profile corporate governance dispute led to its gradual exit.
Zee Entertainment gets govt nod for Rs 418-cr investment from Invesco fund
The move marks the return of the Invesco-managed fund to the broadcaster's shareholder base, nearly three years after it exited the company. According to DPIIT data, the investment was received under the foreign direct investment (FDI) route for acquisition of shares during the January-March quarter of FY26.
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.
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Nifty IT rose 1.03%, while Nifty Pharma gained 0.89%, leading gains among sectoral indices, according to NSE data. Nifty Auto fell 0.42%, while Nifty Media, Metal, Consumption and Rural traded lower.
Stocks in news: Prime Focus, Groww, GIC RE, Wipro, Nykaa
Indian benchmark indices traded with a positive bias, with the Nifty consolidating near the 24,000 mark and closing near its day's high. Several companies, including Prime Focus, GIC RE, Wipro, Groww, and Nykaa, were in focus due to significant news developments. These ranged from regulatory approvals and successful acquisitions to strategic AI collaborations and expansion into international markets.
Sensex jumps 217 pts; Nifty trades below 23,200 level; VIX tanks 6.12%
The Nifty traded above 23,200 level. PSU Bank, bank and financial services shares advanced while IT, oil & gas and media shares declined.
Benchmarks trade with significant losses; media shares skid
The Nifty traded below 23,450 mark. Media shares declined after advancing in the past two consecutive trading sessions.
Nifty trades below 23,600 level; European mkt opens lower
The Nifty traded below the 23,600 level. Media, chemical and consumer durables shares declined, while oil & gas and auto shares advanced.
Sensex jumps 303 pts; media shares decline; VIX slumps 6.02%
The Nifty traded above the 23,700 level. Media shares extended losses for two consecutive trading session.
Sensex jumps 270 pts; Nifty trades above 23,750 mark
The Nifty traded above the 23,750 mark. Media, IT and FMCG shares advanced while Metal, realty and PSU Bank shares declined on the NSE.