Market News
Stay updated with the latest market trends, earnings, and economic indicators.
Vodafone Idea raises Rs 1,182 crore from promoter Aditya Birla Group
Vodafone Idea secured Rs 1,182 crore from promoter Aditya Birla Group via warrants, a crucial step towards its Rs 1 lakh crore cash generation target. The company is banking on this, new loans, and tax refunds to meet its financial obligations over the next three years. Despite a recent net profit boost from statutory liability relief, operational losses persist, highlighting the urgent need for these funding initiatives.
Vodafone Idea gets ₹4,730 crore Aditya Birla Group backing through warrant issue
Vodafone Idea has approved the allotment of 430 crore warrants to promoter-group entity Suryaja Investments, paving the way for a potential ₹4,730 crore capital infusion. The company has already received ₹1,182.5 crore upfront, with the balance payable when the warrants are converted into equity shares over the next 18 months.
Sebi approves open-market buybacks, eases mutual fund borrowing norms
The market regulator also cleared a faster approval route for alternative investment funds and aligned norms for securitised debt instruments with RBI rules
Vodafone Idea shares jump 4%; KM Birla says telco navigated through one of its toughest challenges in history
Vodafone Idea shares climbed after shareholders approved a Rs 4,730 crore investment from the Aditya Birla Group, signalling renewed promoter confidence. With funding support, easing AGR pressure and improved ratings, investor focus now shifts to execution, network expansion and the company’s long-term turnaround prospects.
AB Group reaffirms bet on Voda Idea with ₹4,730 Cr infusion
Vodafone Idea shareholders approved a ₹4,730-crore investment from the Aditya Birla Group via preferential allotment of warrants, increasing AB Group's stake to around 13%. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla stated the company's focus now shifts to execution across operations, customer service, and network expansion. This capital infusion will support capital expenditure and loan repayment, reinforcing Vi's financial health.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Vodafone Idea shares rally 7% to fresh 52-week high despite market crash. What's behind the surge?
Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 7% to a new 52-week high after ICRA upgraded the telecom operator’s rating and revised its outlook. Investor sentiment was further boosted by lower AGR dues, promoter support from the Aditya Birla Group and Citi removing its ‘High Risk’ tag while maintaining a bullish outlook.
Mcap of 7 top valued firms erodes by ₹1.54 trn, Reliance takes biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. In a holiday-shortened last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 639.61 points, or 0.84 per cent, and the NSE Nifty declined 171.55 points, or 0.72 per cent. From the top 10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion in their valuations, while State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers. The market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped by Rs 46,078.3 crore to Rs 17,87,039.40 crore. HDFC Bank's valuation eroded by Rs 33,333.06 crore to Rs 11,46,641.84 crore. The valuation of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 25,408.96 crore to Rs 11,14,886.53 crore and that of TCS dived Rs 22,920.58 crore to Rs 8,15,480.75 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Hindustan Unilever ...
Why SEBI's Payroll-Linked SIP Is A Good Idea For Employed Individuals
The Indian mutual fund industry has been receiving sizeable SIP inflows. SEBI has now proposed the concept of payroll-linked SIPs, which shall instil the habit of saving first before spending.
Aditya Birla Group stocks: Grasim hits new peak; Voda Idea up 46% in 1-mth
Grasim is the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, which is led by Kumar Mangalam Birla; while, the group holds substantial stake in Vodafone Idea.
Volume Shocker: MFs added 1 crore+ shares to 9 stocks in April '26; shares rally up to 55%
ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.
VolumeShocker:MFsadded1crore+sharesto9stocksinApril'26; sharesrallyupto55%
ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.