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Aditya Birla Group proposes $1.26 billion expansion of Odisha alumina refinery
Aditya Birla Group plans a significant expansion for its Odisha alumina refinery. The company will invest an additional $1.26 billion to triple its current capacity. This substantial investment will bring the total proposed expenditure to about $2.1 billion. The expansion project will be managed by the group entity Hindalco Industries. This development aims to significantly boost alumina production in the region.
SIF AUM jumps 29% to Rs 17,858 crore in June; inflows surge 171% MoM
Specialised Investment Funds saw assets grow significantly in June 2026. Total inflows into these funds also experienced a substantial increase. Hybrid Long-Short Funds continued their dominance within the SIF segment. The broader mutual fund industry also reported healthy investor participation during the month. SIP contributions reached a record high, indicating sustained retail interest.
Dixon Tech, Coforge, 8 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas ahead of Q1 results
Motilal Oswal has identified ten non-Nifty stocks for investors ahead of quarterly earnings. The brokerage anticipates healthy revenue growth across various market capitalizations. TVS Motor and Dixon Technologies are among the top picks with significant upside potential. Radico Khaitan and Indian Hotels Company also show promising revenue growth prospects. Coforge and Kirloskar Oil Engines are also highlighted for their future performance.
Chola Securities’ Dharmesh Kant bets on banks, power; cautions on consumer valuations
Dharmesh Kant, Head Research at Chola Securities, says India's growth outlook remains strong, driven by robust demand, infrastructure execution and healthy credit growth. He remains positive on power equipment after further correction, prefers select private and PSU banks, sees value in pharma and hospitals, and is constructive on Mumbai-focused real estate. However, he advises caution on richly valued consumer stocks despite improving business fundamentals.
Poly Medicure among 4 stocks that closed below VWAP
Four Nifty500 stocks, Poly Medicure, Aditya Birla Real Estate, Siemens Energy India, and Onesource Specialty Pharma, closed over 2% below their VWAP on July 3, indicating potential bearish momentum and heightened selling pressure, according to technical scan data.
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall over 3% after Q1 update; advances jump 15% to Rs 5.12 lakh crore
Kotak Mahindra Bank's shares dipped over 3% following its Q1 FY27 business update. While net advances saw a healthy 15% year-on-year jump to Rs 5.12 lakh crore, and total deposits grew nearly 12%, a sequential slowdown in deposit growth and a dip in current and savings account deposits may have concerned investors. The bank also recently announced the acquisition of Deutsche Bank's India retail and wealth management business.
Healthy credit cycle set to keep NBFCs on growth track in Q1
Non-banking finance companies are poised for a strong April-June quarter, with analysts predicting a 20% rise in assets under management. This growth is fueled by robust loan demand, particularly in affordable housing and microfinance, alongside steady commercial vehicle financing. Despite a traditionally slow start, collection efficiency remains high, and falling bond yields are expected to lower funding costs, promising stable profits and continued loan expansion.
Record Date Alert: 15 companies set to see corporate actions for dividend, bonus this week
More than 15 stocks, including multiple Nifty 50 constituents, such as Titan, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Sun Pharma are set to see record dates for their respective corporate actions announced earlier, alongside their fourth quarter results. While most of these corporate actions pertain to final dividend announcements, some also include bonus issue awards as well.
Buy Lodha Developers, Aditya Birla Real Estate; organised players to benefit from housing market consolidation: Siddhartha Khemka
India's real estate market is seeing a K-shaped recovery, with major developers outperforming smaller ones. Leading companies are gaining market share due to strong finances and execution, while new project launches are consolidating among well-capitalised players.
Central Bank of India reports 29% loan growth in Q1; total business rises 18%
State-owned Central Bank of India reported healthy business growth for the quarter ended June, supported by strong credit expansion and steady growth in deposits.
Suzuki Motorcycle India posts 21% sales growth in June at 1,15,030 units
Suzuki Motorcycle India reported a robust 21% year-on-year surge in total vehicle sales for June, reaching 1,15,030 units. Domestic sales climbed 23% to 91,264 units, while exports also saw a healthy 12% increase, totaling 23,766 units. This strong performance highlights sustained market momentum driven by significant customer demand, according to Deepak Mutreja, Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank gains after Q1 business update; advances rise 27% YoY
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank rose 2.55% to Rs 748.95 after the private sector lender reported healthy business growth for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.