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Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.
Promoter sells Rs 1,024 crore worth of Ajanta Pharma shares in block deal to Kotak MF and ABSL MF
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma sold shares worth over Rs 1,024 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund acquiring the stake. The transaction comes amid strong earnings growth, healthy margins and sustained momentum in the company’s pharmaceutical business.
Global Capital Is Chasing AI Giants, But India Remains a Stock Picker's Market, Says Hiren Ved
The veteran fund manager noted that while the Nifty has largely moved sideways over the past two years, several stocks have generated substantial returns during the same period.
Quantum Advisors' Nilesh Shetty sees value in private banks and IT; trims exposure to metals
Nilesh Shetty, Portfolio Manager at Quantum Advisors, believes India could benefit if the global AI trade loses momentum, though he does not expect foreign inflows to pick up meaningfully amid concerns over the rupee and geopolitical tensions. The fund remains positive on private sector banks, insurance companies and large-cap pharma stocks, while selectively adding IT services and logistics names. At the same time, it has been trimming metal and commodity exposure after a strong three-year rally, with Shetty seeing better opportunities in IT for patient investors. 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.
Retail holding tops FIIs in 118 Nifty 500 stocks since March 2024; who won?
In last two financial years, retail investors increased holding in 118 Nifty 500 stocks where FIIs cut stake; of these 65 stocks trade below March 2024 levels amid tepid market mood, shows data.
Hindalco expects aluminium to shine bright downstream
Upstream operations typically involve extraction of raw materials to produce basic metal, the pricing for which is largely dependent on global commodity prices. Downstream operations are a value addition to the basic metal, converting it specifically as per customers' requirements, and has more stable pricing compared to the basic metal.
EUR/USD seen well supported above $1.16
Euro jumped on Friday against the dollar as recent Eurozone data signals towards an ECB rate hike in the near term. Euro-area inflation hit 3.2% in May, its highest in over two and a half years amid rising inflationary pressures due to elevated oil prices. However, Eurozone retail sales data for April declined at a faster pace of 0.4% in April, compared to the 0.3% contraction expected. Meanwhile, dollar index is trading slightly lower on Friday, favoring gains in Euro. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenbacks value against six major currencies, trades 0.19% lower to near 99.19 ahead of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for May. EUR/USD pair is extending gains above $1.16 at $1.1643, up 0.20% on the day although caution will be exercised amid developments surrounding a potential US-Iran peace agreement to end recent hostilities. Tensions remain highly elevated following warnings from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who declared that the ...
Top Gainers & Losers on June 5: Adani Green, Ather Energy, OLA, CarTrade Tech, YES Bank among top gainers
In terms of weekly performance, the Nifty 50 lost 0.8% of its value, extending its losing streak to a second straight week, while the Sensex also closed lower for the second consecutive week.
Peak XV sells stake in Go Digit to JP Morgan, Aditya Birla MF for ₹100 cr
JP Morgan and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund have collectively acquired over 33.3 lakh shares of Go Digit General Insurance from Peak XV Partners for Rs 100 crore through open market transactions. Following the transaction, shares of Go Digit General Insurance on Friday rose 5 per cent to Rs 318 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). US-based JP Morgan through its affiliate JP Morgan (Taiwan) Eastern Technology Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund purchased 33,33,500 shares representing nearly a 0.4 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based Go Digit General Insurance, according to the block deal data executed on Thursday on the exchange. The shares were acquired at an average price of Rs 300 apiece, taking the combined deal value to Rs 100 crore. Meanwhile, venture capital firm Peak XV Partners through its arm Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III offloaded the same number of shares in the transaction, as per the data. The stake sale comes after Peak XV Partners fully exi
Go Digit Insurance shares jump 9% after Rs 100 crore block deal attracts MFs, global investor
Go Digit General Insurance shares saw a significant jump. This surge followed a Rs 100-crore block deal. Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and JPMorgan Taiwan Eastern Technology Fund acquired shares. Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III was the seller.
Go Digit shares climb 10% as institutional investors pick up stake
According to NSE, Aditya Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund has purchased 2.1 million shares of Digit General Insurance, while JPMorgan (Taiwan) Eastern Technology Fund also acquired 1.1 million shares.
A little-known Indian stock’s 530% rally shows hidden AI winners
Indian industrial companies are experiencing significant growth by supplying components for data centers. These firms are crucial for building and powering the infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence. Major global tech companies are investing billions in India for AI infrastructure. This trend is creating a strong demand for industrial suppliers, leading to substantial market value gains for these companies.