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Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block deal
ADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted strong participation from mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, reflecting continued confidence in the eyewear retailer’s growth prospects.
Block deal: Goldman Sachs picks stake in this smallcap stock that surged 50% in 6 months
GNG Electronics witnessed a Rs 175 crore block deal as promoter Vidhi Khandelwal sold shares to domestic mutual funds and foreign investors. Institutional interest comes amid optimism over the company’s leadership in the refurbished electronics market and strong growth prospects.
NLC India shares in focus as government's Offer For Sale opens for non-retail investors
Among the public shareholders, mutual funds of India had a 9.49% stake in NLC India, led mainly by Nippon Life India AMC (5.65%) and Kotak Mahindra MF (2.6%). The stock is up over 30% so far in 2026.
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.
ICICI Bank shares in focus after lender receives Sebi’s warning letter. Here's why
ICICI Bank shares are under scrutiny after Sebi issued a warning for a custodian violation related to FPI fund repatriation. Despite this, the bank stated no material impact on its financials. Meanwhile, Motilal Oswal maintains a 'Buy' rating, citing strong growth prospects and a target price of Rs 1,750.
INR settles lower as prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India; RBI eyed
The Indian rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying. The prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India, which relies heavily on energy imports. Market participants are now turning their attention to the Reserve Bank of India's MPC rate decision on June 5, as inflation, growth and the rupee are under focus. The six-member MPC, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will announce its decision on June 5. Indian equity benchmarks ended flat but resilient today, recovering from early intraday losses. The NSE Nifty 50 closed marginally higher by 10.95 points (0.05%) at 23,416.55, while the BSE Sensex inched up 13.84 points (0.02%) to finish at 74,360.01. The primary catalysts for the market recovery were breaking news of potential tax concessions for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and tentative signs of ..
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.
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growth
Karur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offering loans against mutual funds. A renewed focus on microloans and increasing corporate lending are also key strategies. These initiatives aim to diversify revenue streams and boost overall expansion.
Premier Energies shares in focus as promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore. Check top buyers
Promoter family members of Premier Energies sold shares worth around Rs 2,289 crore through a block deal, while institutional investors, including Quant Mutual Fund and Nomura, picked up stakes. The development comes amid strong investor interest in renewable energy and domestic solar manufacturing, supported by robust earnings growth and aggressive capacity expansion plans.
Why foreign investors are exiting Nifty giants to hunt in India's small and midcap market
Foreign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India's top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies. This strategic repositioning is driven by growth opportunities in sectors like capital goods, manufacturing, and new-age tech, despite an overall decline in FPI holdings in India.
EisnerAmper India elevates Karthick Venkatakrishnan as managing director
EisnerAmper India has appointed Karthick Venkatakrishnan as managing director to spearhead growth and sales strategy across India and the APAC region. In his new role, Venkatakrishnan will focus on expanding the firm's brand presence in advisory, tax, and fund administration services, identifying new opportunities and showcasing its unique capabilities to clients throughout the area.
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.