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Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake in Adani Energy; Birla MF buys for ₹644 cr
Qatar Holding LLC, an affiliate of the sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority, has sold 48.05 lakh shares of Adani Energy Solutions to Birla Mutual Fund for Rs 643 crore through open market transactions, according to data available on the BSE. Qatar Holding LLC offloaded 48,05,974 shares, representing a 0.40 per cent stake in Adani Energy Solutions, as per block deal data executed on Friday. The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 1,339 apiece, taking the deal value to Rs 643.52 crore. Meanwhile, Birla Mutual Fund acquired the same number of shares at the same price. Following the completion of the transaction, shares of Adani Energy Solutions on Friday rose 2.10 per cent to close at Rs 1,368 apiece on the BSE. Last month, Adani Energy Solutions posted a marginal rise of 1.3 per cent in its consolidated net profit at Rs 723 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, supported by a rise in revenues. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 714 crore in the ...

Adani Energy sees ₹644 cr block deal; Birla MF takes 0.4% stake from Qatar Holding
Qatar Holding sold 0.4 percent in Adani Energy Solutions to Birla Mutual Fund for 644 crore, Adani Energy profit rose 5.7 percent, FY26 EBITDA and income hit record highs

Top Gainers & losers on May 22: JSW Cement, Honasa Consumer, Tata Comm, Sammaan Capital, Trent among top gainers
On May 22, markets showed mixed results with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.40% and Sensex rising 0.36%. While Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal saw gains, Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma lagged. The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.9 per dollar amid RBI interventions.
Aditya Birla Grp to invest Rs 3,080 cr in fin services arm, IFC to pump Rs 920 cr
Aditya Birla Capital is raising Rs 4,000 crore for future growth. The Aditya Birla Group will invest Rs 3,080 crore and IFC will invest Rs 980 crore. This capital infusion will fund growth objectives, including lending and investments. The company aims to expand access to financing for entrepreneurs and businesses. This move supports India's economic transformation and financial inclusion.

Aditya Birla Capital raises ₹4,000 crore to fund growth, confirms CNBC-TV18 Newsbreak
The company said the proceeds from the issue will be used for growth objectives, augmentation of the capital base, funding requirements for the lending business and general corporate purposes, including investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates.
Cement cos diverge on expansion plans amid West Asia uncertainty
Indian cement companies are taking different paths on spending. Some, like Ultratech Cement, Dalmia Bharat, and Nuvoco Vistas, are increasing investments for expansion. Others, including Ambuja Cement and Shree Cement, are slowing down their capital expenditure. This divergence reflects varied growth strategies in the Indian market. The focus remains on India's long-term development drivers.
Cement cos diverge on expansion plans amid West Asia uncertainty
Indian cement companies are taking different paths on spending. Some, like Ultratech Cement, Dalmia Bharat, and Nuvoco Vistas, are increasing investments for expansion. Others, including Ambuja Cement and Shree Cement, are slowing down their capital expenditure. This divergence reflects varied growth strategies in the Indian market. The focus remains on India's long-term development drivers.
Selling at higher levels turns 23,800 into key barrier for Nifty: Analysts
Benchmark Nifty closed lower last week. Analysts anticipate continued range-bound trading for Nifty this week. Trading strategies suggest buying on dips and selling on rallies within the 23,800-23,200 range. Specific stock recommendations include Indus Towers, Samvardhana Motherson International, Aditya Birla Capital, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Arvind Limited. Investors are advised to consider these opportunities.

Exclusive: Promoter-backed fund raise on cards for AB Capital
Source told CNBC-TV18 that Aditya Birla Capital may soon raise ₹4000-₹5000 crore via preferential issue and QIP with promoter and institutional participation. Vodafone Idea to also consider fundraise on May 16.

Motilal Oswal bullish on BSE, Lenskart and cement stocks as AI, market share growth drive outlook
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said the brokerage remains positive on BSE Ltd. with a ₹4,400 target as cash market share gains and NSE’s expected listing could support growth. He also highlighted strong opportunities in AI-linked sectors such as power, cables and data centres, maintained a buy call on Lenskart with a ₹600 target, and named UltraTech Cement Ltd., JK Cement Ltd. and Dalmia Bharat Ltd. as preferred cement picks. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC joins Category III AIF rush with ₹2,000 crore fund
This follows growing investor appetite for Category III AIFs, which are increasingly being used by asset managers and wealth firms to offer hedge fund-like public market products to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs and family offices.

UltraTech stays Avvashya Capital's top pick as Ambuja, Shree shift focus to profitability
Avvashya Capital Fund Manager Mangesh Bhadang believes the Indian cement industry is finally becoming more disciplined after years of aggressive capacity expansion. He said leading players such as Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement are now shifting focus towards profitability as weak pricing and lower returns continue to pressure the sector. Bhadang continues to prefer UltraTech Cement, citing its strong execution, consistent volume growth and industry-leading profitability. 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.