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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.
Groww, Lenskart, 9 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas. Check full list
Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Ram Ratna Wires and Tata Motors PV on Monday for gains up to 12%
Nifty extended gains for a third straight session, supported by buying in financials, energy and auto stocks. Analysts highlighted improving technical momentum and recommended Ram Ratna Wires and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles after bullish breakout patterns, rising volumes and strengthening market sentiment indicated further upside potential.
The Great Consumption Reset: How a billion Indians changed what they buy
India's consumption landscape is evolving, with consumers favouring experiences, digital services, and premium products over basic goods. Kotak Mutual Fund's report shows a surge in foreign travel spending and premium smartphone sales, indicating a shift towards higher-value purchases.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday
Nifty broke below its 23,800–24,500 consolidation range, signalling near-term weakness, with resistance now seen at 23,800–24,000 and key support at 23,150, according to analysts. Market breadth stayed negative as Sensex fell sharply, dragged by RIL, SBI and M&M. Broader indices saw mixed activity across stocks, with selective buying interest but overall sentiment tilted towards bears amid volatility.
Market Trading Guide: 2 stock ideas for Monday with up to 8% near-term gains
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
Hero MotoCorp lines up Rs 1,500 crore capex for FY27 to double scooter production capacity
Hero MotoCorp plans a significant Rs 1,500 crore capital expenditure for fiscal year 2027. This investment aims to double its scooter production capacity. The company is also building a global parts centre in South India with an investment exceeding Rs 700 crore. Demand momentum remains strong despite global uncertainties.
NSE Indices rejigs multiple indices post Gujarat Gas-GSPL merger
In the Nifty 500, Gujarat State Petronet will be excluded and CIE Automotive India will be included. This replacement will also reflect in related indices such as Nifty 500 Equal Weight, Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25 and Nifty 500 LargeMidSmall Equal-Cap Weighted indices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty points to a gap down start; L&T, M&M Q4 results today
Stock Market Live Updates: The latest escalation in West Asia and the subsequent surge in oil prices will be a key factor for the Nifty as it enters the weekly expiry session today. Brent crude surged to as much as $118 a barrel overnight, before closing at $115. Another key monitorable will be the currency and the bond yields. The 30-year treasury yield in the US crossed the 5% mark overnight. The Nifty has struggled in a 500-point range over the last few sessions, with 23,800 on the downside and 24,300 on the upside being a hurdle. Watch this space for all the LIVE stock market updates.
Nifty may keep to 23,500–24,800 range amid high oil prices, war uncertainty
Nifty is expected to trade within a narrow range of 23,500–24,800 due to geopolitical tensions and high oil prices. Analysts suggest a mildly positive bias, with specific trading strategies and stock picks like ITC and Tube Investments recommended for potential gains.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.