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Five Star Bancorp SVP & CIO Brett Wait sells $106,178 in stock - Investing.com India
Five Star Bancorp SVP & CIO Brett Wait sells $106,178 in stockInvesting.com India
Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakens
Small Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. The unsecured microfinance sector continues to face high bad loan ratios. This strategic pivot is happening as regulators encourage diversification. Some larger banks are also growing their microfinance business. This change is crucial for long-term stability and growth.

Stock Alert: Sonata Software, Bombay Stock Exchange, Dabur India, Lupin, Blue Star, NOCIL - Business Standard
Stock Alert: Sonata Software, Bombay Stock Exchange, Dabur India, Lupin, Blue Star, NOCILBusiness Standard
KPIT Technologies among 5 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest
Five NSE F&O stocks, including KPIT Technologies and Blue Star, saw a sharp rise in futures open interest as of May 7, indicating fresh position build-up. The surge reflects increased trader participation, though one stock marginally falls short of the 10% threshold mentioned in the broader trend.

Stock Alert: Greaves Cotton, Bajaj Auto, Meesho, Godrej Consumer Products, Blue Star, Kansai Nerolac Paints - Business Standard
Stock Alert: Greaves Cotton, Bajaj Auto, Meesho, Godrej Consumer Products, Blue Star, Kansai Nerolac PaintsBusiness Standard
Brigade Group, Bain Capital JV to develop 2 million project in Bengaluru
Brigade Group and Bain Capital are partnering for a major development in Bengaluru. This 50:50 joint venture will create a 2 million square feet mixed-use project. The investment is approximately Rs 2200 crore. The project will feature Grade A office space and a five-star hotel. It is located on ITPL Main Road, Whitefield, near the metro station.

Muthoot Finance plans entry into insurance distribution business
Muthoot Finance seeks shareholder approval to amend its charter and enter insurance distribution as a corporate agent across life, general and health segments in India
South cinema shift: Content-driven films outperform big stars
Small-budget southern films are outperforming big-star movies. These productions, made for under ₹10 crore, are delivering impressive returns, often five to ten times their investment. Script and content now drive audiences, especially the youth and families. This trend signifies a major shift in the southern film industry towards efficient, content-focused storytelling.

AC players feel the heat as unseasonal rain pours cold water on summer demand
Shares of Blue Star have declined in five out of the last six trading sessions, during which the stock has corrected by 12%. Shares of Voltas too have dropped in five out of the last six sessions, and have corrected 11% during this period.

Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 20 March
On March 19, Nifty 50 and Sensex dropped over 3% due to HDFC Bank chairman's resignation and rising crude oil prices. Analysts recommend buying Ipca Laboratories, Great Eastern Shipping, Colgate Palmolive, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Power Finance Corporation amid market volatility.
Strides Pharma to acquire Sandoz branded generics portfolio to expand Africa business
Strides Pharma Science is preparing to enhance its presence in Sub-Saharan Africa by acquiring branded generic products from Sandoz AG, with an initial investment of USD 12 million. This strategic move is expected to catapult Strides into the ranks of the top five pharmaceutical firms in the region.

Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 13 March 2026
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — HFCL, Cummins India, Ajanta Pharma, Power Finance Corporation, and Kirloskar Oil Engines.