Market News
Stay updated with the latest market trends, earnings, and economic indicators.
Market snaps five-day rally as IT rout drags Nifty below 24,050
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak. The Nifty slipped below the 24,050 mark as a steep sell-off in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. Technology shares came under pressure after Accenture trimmed its revenue growth guidance and flagged weak demand visibility, raising concerns about global IT spending. Healthcare and pharma stocks, however, bucked the broader weakness. Investor sentiment was further affected by continued FII selling, weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Profit booking following the recent market rally also added to the downside pressure.

HealthQuad looking at deeper opportunities in new age healthcare with its Fund III
The early growth investor sees a wider and deeper opportunity across new age healthcare models, as demand and the pipeline of entrepreneurs building stronger, lasting businesses continues to grow
HDFC MF, ADIA among buyers as Sepia Investments offloads Rs 749 crore in Corona Remedies via block deal
Sepia Investments and Anchor Partners sold shares worth about Rs 777 crore in Corona Remedies through block deals. HDFC Mutual Fund emerged as the largest buyer, while several institutional investors, including Aberdeen entities, ADIA, Invesco and WhiteOak, also accumulated stakes.
PE investor BC Investments sells Rs 612 crore stake in Emcure Pharma; Kotak MF picks up stake
Private equity firm BC Investments IV sold a Rs 612 crore stake in Emcure Pharmaceuticals to Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund at Rs 1,700 per share. Despite this divestment, analysts remain positive on Emcure's growth outlook across its core therapeutic segments.
Sebi may widen 50% overlap rule to thematic passive mutual fund schemes
Curb on number of smart-beta schemes also likely; move aimed at curbing proliferation in segment

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.
SBI in $1 billion funding for Sun Pharma’s US deal
State Bank of India is set to commit up to $1 billion to fund Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s $12 billion acquisition of Organon & Co. This move marks a significant step for government-run banks in financing corporate takeovers. SBI will join other global lenders in this substantial deal. The funding underscores the growing ambition of Indian companies to expand globally.

Top Gainers & Losers on June 2: Newgen Software Tech, Concord Biotech, TCS, HFCL, NMDC among top gainers
On June 2, Indian stocks rebounded with benchmarks up over 0.5%, driven by technology shares. The Nifty 50 and Sensex closed at 23,506 and 74,692, respectively. However, India fell to seventh in global market capitalisation due to overseas selling and weak earnings growth.

Leapfrog, IFC and NIIF eye ₹400 crore minority stake in Marengo Asia Healthcare
Marengo will likely use the proceeds to fund its next level growth phase, including inorganic growth plans and expanding its Gurgaon and Faridabad capacity

Medtech exporter Poly Medicure bets on high-tech pivot and acquisitions to fend off macro headwinds
The medtech major expects its growth rate to more than double in FY27 as it pivots from low-cost consumables to high-value equipment to counter Chinese competition and rising input costs.

Himalaya Wealth launches ₹500 crore SME fund to back manufacturing, deeptech firms
The Category I AIF will target profitable growth-stage SMEs in sectors including aerospace, defence, industrial automation and healthcare, amid rising investor interest in manufacturing-led businesses.