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Strides Pharma rises after divesting stake in Pivot Path to Ascent Capital consortium
Strides Pharma Science added 2.69% to Rs 1112.30 after the company announced a strategic investment by a consortium led by Ascent Capital, along with co investor Vintage Classic, in its wholly owned subsidiary, Pivot Path.

Zerodha Files For SEBI Merchant Banking Licence, Eyes Investment Banking Entry
A Category 1 merchant banker licence will allow Zerodha to expand beyond broking into a wider suite of capital market services.

Omaxe shares jump 16% after announcing an investment 4x its market cap for new vertical
Of the 19 planned hotels, 12 will be located in Uttar Pradesh, including two each in Ayodhya, Kaushambi and Vrindavan, three in Lucknow, and one each in Prayagraj, Ghaziabad and Gorakhpur.
Hynix, Samsung: Why is Chris Wood betting big on these South Korean companies?
While hyperscaler cloud providers face margin pressures, Wood views memory producers as the most leveraged way to play the relentless AI investment cycle.

Raymond James strategist sees India as a value allocation; likes financials, energy
Matt Orton, Chief Market Strategist, Raymond James Investment explains why he remains constructive on global equities despite US-Iran tensions, shares his outlook on the Magnificent Seven, Federal Reserve policy, and highlights financials, small caps and India as attractive investment opportunities.

Zerodha plans entry into investment banking space with SEBI licence application: Report
Zerodha seeks SEBI Category I merchant banking licence, aiming to manage IPOs and expand corporate finance services amid India's booming capital markets.
PFC-REC merger approved! Here's what will happen to your existing shares after mega merger
PFC and REC boards approved their merger scheme with a share-swap ratio of 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. The merger aims to create India’s largest power financing institution. Analysts advise staggered investment, citing regulatory approvals, execution risks and valuation concerns despite long-term sector support.
Yash Raj Films makes first bet on vertical entertainment with Rusk Media investment
Yash Raj Films is venturing into the burgeoning digital-first entertainment space with a strategic investment in Rusk Media. This move signals YRF's expansion into mobile-first storytelling, focusing on original animation and vertical micro-dramas. The partnership aims to create category-defining intellectual property for global digital platforms, leveraging India's massive mobile audience and establishing the country as a creative force in vertical entertainment.
Markets poised for a cautious start as GIFT Nifty trades flat
Indian markets ended Thursday on a high note, with the Nifty 50 climbing nearly 1% from its lowest point. This positive momentum was fueled by declining energy prices, a stronger rupee, and favorable global trends. Analysts anticipate a continued positive outlook for Indian equities, with the Nifty expected to hold above the 24,000 mark, bolstered by stable geopolitical conditions and robust foreign investment.

Tax, policy changes making equities more attractive for investors, likely to sustain inflows: JP Morgan
Government policy measures and changes in the tax treatment of various financial products have made equities increasingly attractive compared with other investment options, as per a JP Morgan equity research report.

AMFI seeks review of decade-old $7 billion overseas MF investment cap - Mint
AMFI seeks review of decade-old $7 billion overseas MF investment capMint
Tax, policy changes making equities more attractive for investors, likely to sustain inflows: JP Morgan
Government policies and tax reforms are making Indian equities a more attractive investment compared to other options, according to a JP Morgan report. These changes, coupled with rising investor participation via Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), are expected to drive sustained inflows into the country's capital markets. Domestic investors are increasingly shifting savings towards financial assets, a trend reinforced by the favourable policy environment.