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Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Redington Ltd, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd, Tejas Networks Ltd and Capri Global Capital Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 10 March 2026.
Avoid chasing metal rally; focus on domestic sectors: Jyotivardhan Jaipuria
Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, Founder & MD of Valentis Advisors, says market corrections during geopolitical conflicts historically present buying opportunities, though investors should stagger investments due to oil and gas risks. He remains positive on banks, select capital goods and pharmaceuticals, while continuing to hold metals but avoiding fresh buying at current levels. Export-oriented sectors like chemicals may face near-term pressure from higher logistics and raw material costs.
IOL Chemicals scales up chemical manufacturing capacities
IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals announced that it has expanded its Ethyl Acetate and Acetic Anhydride manufacturing capacities through internal accruals.
Krishival Foods Ltd Partly Paidup leads losers in 'B' group
Archidply Decor Ltd, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd, Valiant Laboratories Ltd and Kridhan Infra Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 04 March 2026.
Fertiliser outlook | Strait of Hormuz disruption could hit supplies, pricing a key risk, says IIFL
Ranjit Cirumalla, Senior Vice President-Research Agri, Chemicals at IIFL, said the Strait of Hormuz is critical for India’s fertiliser supply, as a large share of imported urea, DAP, MOP, rock phosphate and phosphoric acid transits through it. Any disruption could hit availability and push up prices ahead of kharif. While urea costs are largely passed through, complex fertilisers may see pricing impact until subsidy revisions. Stocks like Coromandel, Deepak Fertilisers and Deepak Nitrite could see near-term effects, with government support cushioning volatility.

Chemicals maker Dorf Ketal likely defers IPO plans amid Italmatch bid
Gujarat's Dorf Ketal is deferring its IPO to secure ₹2,000 crore in pre-IPO funding to part-finance acquisition of Italmatch Chemicals. This acquisition, valued at $1.6-1.8 billion, will enhance its product range and European footprint.
Anupam Rasayan completes USD150-mln acquisition of US speciality chemical maker Jayhawk
Anupam Rasayan India has acquired US-based Jayhawk Fine Chemicals Corporation for approximately USD 150 million. This strategic move aims to broaden Anupam Rasayan's global presence and access new end-use markets. The acquisition is expected to enhance its integrated platform and create cross-selling opportunities. Jayhawk's operations in performance materials will now be consolidated into Anupam Rasayan's financials.

2026 may reward stock pickers; autos, financials at fair valuations: Kenneth Andrade
Kenneth Andrade, Founder & CIO of Old Bridge Asset Management advises focusing on companies where major capital expenditure is complete, particularly in sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and select commodities. Andrade remains cautious on IT services but sees significant value in businesses with strong balance sheets and attractive valuations, even amidst bearish macroeconomic headwinds, citing IEX as a key example.

Kingsman Wealth Management buys additional 0.7% stake in Biopol Chemicals
Kingsman Wealth Management, which already held 5.55 percent stake (6 lakh shares) in Biopol as of February 12, also picked up 1.21 percent stake on March 12.

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade NTPC Green Energy, Tata Power, JB Chemicals, Sterlite Technologies, Ajanta Pharma, and others on March 16?
The market may continue to consolidate with a negative bias amid the West Asia tensions. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

Ashish Chugh sells 0.58% stake in Containerway; Polunin Capital Partners buys 1.5% stake in IOL Chemicals
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals shares skyrocketed by 14.25 percent to Rs 165.04, the highest closing level since September 2020, amid high volumes, may be after acquisition of big stake by Polunin Capital Partners.

Stocks to Watch Today: Orchid Pharma, HCL Tech, EMS, Silver Touch, Knack Packaging, Ganesh Infraworld, IdeaForge, Embassy Developments in focus on 8 July
Stocks to Watch, 8 July: Stocks like Embassy Developments, InterGlobe Aviation, SpiceJet, Ganesh Infraworld, IdeaForge Technology, HCL Technologies, Silver Touch Technologies, EMS, 3i Infotech, Restaurant Brands Asia, IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Cochin Shipyard, and Knack Packaging will be in focus on July 8.