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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.
INR recovers momentum as local equities rebound; recent oil and dollar spike fades amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee recovered momentum to settle higher by around 28 paise at Rs 95.31 per dollar on Tuesday, supported by retreating international oil prices and small pullback in dollar overseas. Meanwhile, local equities also rebounded from two-month lows as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Geopolitical tensions eased somewhat, the dollar weakened and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel as Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other following a series of mutual attacks from Sunday night, which marked the most serious escalation since the ceasefire in April. The BSE Sensex settled 394.50 points (0.54%) higher at 73,918.76, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 119.10 points (0.52%) to close at 23,242.10.
Should You Own More Gold? Experts Weigh In After ETF Restrictions Across Mutual Funds
Both advisors argued that the discussion should not be limited to gold. Instead, it should prompt investors to think more broadly about diversification.
FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by ₹8,795 crore after tax exemption
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have invested Rs 8,794.743 crore in government securities under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) after the government exempted them from income tax on interest income and capital gains arising from investments in these bonds. According to data from the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL), FPI holdings in FAR securities stood at Rs 3.32 lakh crore on Tuesday, up from Rs 3.23 lakh crore on June 3. FAR allows non-resident investors to invest in specified Government of India dated securities without any investment ceilings. "We can see the optimism from FPIs who nearly invested 75 per cent of the net purchase in G-secs under FAR category recorded during April & May. It also strengthens India's case for inclusion in major global bond indices, such as Bloomberg's sovereign bond index, whose inclusion decision was deferred earlier this year," said Mataprasad Pandey, vice-president at Arete Capital. The government on June 5 promulgated an ordinance
Sebi reviews broker net-worth norms, IPO price discovery framework
Market regulator is examining broker capital requirements, IPO auction mechanisms, mutual fund liquidity rules and corporate bond market reforms to improve efficiency
Edelweiss Alternatives’ Subahoo Chordia quits, likely to launch own fund
Subahoo Chordia, a key figure at Edelweiss Alternatives, has departed to launch his own infrastructure fund. He was instrumental in building the firm's real assets and infrastructure business, managing substantial assets and spearheading significant deals. Chordia's departure follows a successful tenure marked by substantial fundraising and strategic acquisitions in the infrastructure and clean energy sectors.
Tata Mutual Fund Curbs Large Inflows Into Gold ETFs Amid Record Surge in Demand
Tata Mutual Fund offers investors two routes to gain exposure to gold ETFs.
Bharat Petroleum to shut crude unit at Mumbai refinery in November
Bharat Petroleum Corporation will undertake maintenance at its Mumbai refinery in November. A 120,000 barrel per day crude unit and other secondary units will be shut down. This maintenance was initially planned for April. Indian refiners have been delaying such shutdowns to meet local fuel demand. The shutdown is expected to last three to four weeks.
Capital markets becoming a core avenue for household savings: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said capital markets are becoming a key avenue for household savings and wealth creation, supported by rising investor participation and strong fund inflows. Equity issuances crossed Rs 4.5 lakh crore and corporate bond issuances exceeded Rs 9 lakh crore in FY26, reflecting market growth.
Two Adani Group stocks in focus as GQG sells stake in Rs 5,750 crore deal; SBI MF lone buyer
Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions will be in focus after GQG Partners sold stakes worth about Rs 5,750 crore via block deals, with SBI Mutual Fund buying the shares. The move is seen as portfolio rebalancing following a strong recovery in Adani Group stocks over the past year.
Smart money move: Why Groww MF's equity chief is betting on multicap strategies
Anupam Tiwari of Groww Mutual Fund warns of a potential oil shock. He believes a multicap strategy combined with bottom-up investing is suitable for current market conditions. Valuations in mid and small caps have improved, making active stock picking more viable. Tiwari highlights opportunities in financials, industrials, autos, and specialty chemicals.