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North Star: UK’s BII, Denmark’s CIP unveil $300 million green energy platform in India
British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launch North Star, a $300 million dollar platform to fund renewable projects in India and cut emissions
See long-term opportunity in auto parts, aerospace and chemicals: AB Sun Life AMC’s Harish Krishnan
Harish Krishnan of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC said the rupee’s sharp fall may be nearing its final phase as the government and RBI step up stabilisation measures. He highlighted engineering exports, chemicals, aerospace and IT services as long-term investment themes, while cautioning that margin pressure from rising input costs could continue over the next two quarters.
Deepak Shenoy backs capital gain tax relief for FPIs in Indian bond markets, explains why it makes investing difficult
Deepak Shenoy emphasizes the need to reform tax policies for foreign institutional investors in India. He argues that current capital gains taxes create challenges for foreign investment and suggests making gains tax-free to enhance the attractiveness of Indian debt markets.
Kapur family dispute: Supreme Court halts director appointments at RIPL
The court stayed key agenda items of an 18 May board meeting of Raghuvanshi Investment Pvt. Ltd., including the appointment of independent directors, while urging the family to resolve the estate feud through mediation.
Dipan Mehta on Kaynes, Airtel, MTAR: Why corrections could be buying opportunities
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, believes sharp corrections in quality growth stocks can create buying opportunities, even after disappointing earnings. He remains positive on Kaynes Technology India despite weak quarterly numbers, citing a strong order book and semiconductor plans. He also likes Bharti Airtel and remains optimistic about AI-focused firms like Fractal Analytics and renewable energy player CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBC-TV18.com are their own and not those of the website or its management. CNBC-TV18.com advises users to consult certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Federal Bank, Indian Bank, MCX & Nalco in MSCI Global
Global index provider MSCI has announced significant changes to its indices. Federal Bank, Indian Bank, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, and National Aluminium Company are set to join the Global Standard Index. This move is anticipated to bring substantial investment into these stocks. Adani Energy Solutions will not be added due to surveillance measures.
Aditya Birla group, KKR left in race for Sprng Energy
Aditya Birla Group and KKR are vying to buy Shell's renewable energy firm Sprng Energy. Binding financial bids are in, and Shell will negotiate with the top two contenders next week. India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and Actis are out of the running. The deal could be worth around $2 billion. Shell is reviewing strategic options for Sprng Energy.
CCI clears Adani Power's GVK buy, other deals
The Competition Commission of India has approved four business deals, including Adani Power's acquisition of GVK Energy and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's stake in Ctrl S Datacenters. The regulator also cleared Thriveni Earthmovers' purchase of a stake in Llyods Engineering Works and the merger of three entities into the company.
Sebi proposes 'GARUDA' mechanism to speed up AIF scheme launches
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday proposed a new green-channel mechanism -- GARUDA-- for alternative investment funds (AIFs) to launch schemes to 10 working days of filing their placement memorandums from the current 30 days, in a bid to speed up the deployment of capital by them. GARUDA, or Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement, aims to streamline the Processing of Placement Memorandums (PPMs) filed with Sebi and further ease fundraising by AIFs. Under the proposal, regular AIF schemes would be allowed to launch within 10 working days of filing the PPM with Sebi through a merchant banker, unless the regulator raises objections. At present, AIFs can launch schemes only after 30 days from filing, Sebi said in its consultation paper. For the first scheme of an AIF, launch would be permitted from the date of grant of registration or after 10 working days of filing the application, whichever is later. Sebi said the move would "further enable faster and efficient ...
India clears path for big funds to bid directly for road projects
India has opened the door for pension and sovereign wealth funds to directly bid on greenfield toll-road projects, aiming to boost private investment in infrastructure. This move relaxes eligibility norms for build-operate-transfer projects, allowing institutional investors to leverage their financial strength while partnering for construction expertise. The government seeks to significantly increase the share of BOT projects in highway awards.
Abakkus trims banking exposure, adds solar and power-linked capital goods stocks
Aman Chowhan, Fund Manager at Abakkus Asset Manager, which manages assets worth nearly $2.06 billion, said the sharp market rebound over the past few weeks has caught many investors by surprise, even as the fund stayed selectively bullish through the correction. The Mumbai-based AMC increased exposure to renewable energy, power-linked capital goods and select metal plays, while trimming some banking exposure. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
AI trade turns Adani’s energy stocks into India proxy play
Adani Group's significant investment in green-powered data centers is driving substantial gains in its energy units, positioning them as key AI infrastructure plays in India. The conglomerate's ambitious plans to develop AI-ready data centers, coupled with India's surging electricity demand, have propelled Adani's energy stocks to outperform the market.