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Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India
Kotak Mahindra Bank is acquiring Deutsche Bank's retail, affluent private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This strategic move, involving approximately Rs 29,000 crore in loans and Rs 16,000 crore in deposits, aims to bolster Kotak's focus on affluent and SME segments. Deutsche Bank is divesting to simplify its business and concentrate on global ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business
Kotak Mahindra Bank has significantly expanded its footprint by acquiring Deutsche Bank's retail, private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This substantial deal, one of the largest in recent years, includes approximately ₹29,000 crore in loans and ₹16,000 crore in deposits. Around 1.5 lakh clients and nearly 1,000 employees will now join Kotak Mahindra Bank, bolstering its presence in the Indian financial landscape.
Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Biocon, SJVN, Container Corp, Yes Bank
Stocks to Watch today, June 30, 2026: Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Godrej Properties, RITES, SIS, Jagsonpal Pharma, and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy are top stocks to remain in focus
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.

'Fairy tale or mega bubble?' Uday Kotak says SpaceX IPO valuation does not fit any traditional matrix
Uday Kotak, Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, described SpaceX's IPO as a significant test of capitalism, highlighting its valuation beyond traditional metrics as a bet on humanity’s future and technological advancement. SpaceX debuted at USD 150, with a market cap of USD 1.77 trillion.

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.

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.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Nilesh Shah recommends 4 investment bets that should be part of your portfolio
Kotak Mahindra AMC MD Nilesh Shah has identified four investment avenues for volatile markets: Special Investment Funds, performing credit AIFs, REITs and Gift City-based global products. He believes these options can help investors generate returns beyond traditional equity market gains while improving diversification.

Kotak’s Nilesh Shah calls for easier access to India for global investors through GIFT City
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra AMC, said India should enable omnibus investment structures through GIFT City to make investing easier for global investors and NRIs. Speaking alongside industry leaders including Navneet Munot, MD & CEO of HDFC AMC, Shah argued that requiring individual PAN registration creates friction for overseas investors. Participants also called for simpler onboarding, digital KYC processes and stronger promotion of India as a destination for long-term capital.

Stocks to buy for short term: Kotak Bank, Eternal among 5 stocks Pabitro Mukherjee of Bajaj Broking recommends
Stocks to buy for the short term: Pabitro Mukherjee from Bajaj Broking identifies five promising stocks for short-term investment, including Kotak Mahindra Bank and Eternal, that offer potential gains. Discover the targets and strategies behind these expert recommendations.
10 Sensex stocks with up to 40% upside potential — Are these in your portfolio?
Analyst predictions point to significant opportunities in the Indian stock market. Several top Sensex companies are expected to deliver strong returns over the next twelve months. Investors can look at stocks with projected gains of up to 40%. These include Eternal, HDFC Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and ICICI Bank, among others, showing promising upside potential.