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Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Strides Pharma, Persistent Systems
Indian markets showed volatility, ending nearly flat despite positive signals. Analysts note Nifty faces resistance from key moving averages, with a decisive close above 24,200 crucial for further gains. Several companies like Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, and Tata Motors are in focus due to significant developments, including US investigations, strategic partnerships, and EV expansion plans.
HDFC Bank likely to reappoint Sashidhar Jagdishan as CEO for third term
HDFC Bank's board is poised to reappoint Sashidhar Jagdishan as MD & CEO for a third term following external legal reviews clearing the bank of concerns raised by a former chairman. While the board and Macquarie Capital support Jagdishan, the RBI's approval remains crucial, with analysts noting the regulator may consider broader factors. The bank's elevated loan-to-deposit ratio, a post-merger challenge, is also a point of consideration.
My resignation a call of conscience, not an allegation requiring legal review: HDFC's Atanu Chakraborty
Former HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty refutes the bank's claim of non-cooperation with an external legal review post his resignation. He asserts he repeatedly sought the review's terms of reference and legal basis but received neither. Chakraborty describes his resignation as a "call of conscience" for board introspection, deeming the external inquiry "superfluous" and an "exercise in futility."

Stocks to Watch for June 29: HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddy’s and more
After an extended weekend, Dalal Street returns to a packed corporate news flow. From IRFC's successful OFS and Power Grid's fundraising plans to fresh developments at HDFC Bank, KEC International, Aurobindo Pharma and Bajaj Healthcare, here are the stocks likely to remain in focus on Monday.
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms climbs Rs 88,678 cr; ICICI Bank biggest winner
Indian stock markets saw a modest gain last week, with the top 10 companies adding Rs 88,678.1 crore in market valuation. ICICI Bank led the surge, followed by HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. However, Bharti Airtel, TCS, and LIC experienced significant valuation drops. This positive market sentiment was attributed to easing crude oil prices and improved geopolitical developments.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Passive investing explosion: DSP’s Anil Ghelani predicts ETFs, index funds will command 30% of mutual fund industry
Passive investing is gaining rapid traction in India, with DSP’s Anil Ghelani projecting ETFs and index funds to grow from 17% to 30% of mutual fund assets within five years. The shift reflects changing investor behaviour, with passive strategies forming core portfolios and active funds playing a selective, high-alpha role.
HDFC Bank case: Ex-Chairman Atanu Chakraborty questions external legal review, calls it "superfluous"
Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty has questioned the necessity of an external legal review into his resignation, stating the bank never clarified the investigation's scope or legal basis. He declined to participate, citing a lack of response to his requests for terms of reference.

Atanu Chakraborty terms HDFC Bank's legal review superfluous
Appointing external law firms, including an American one, was just a compliance exercise, says Atanu Chakraborty, who resigned as HDFC Bank chairman in March.

Exclusive | ‘Wanted introspection, not a compliance exercise’: Atanu Chakraborty after HDFC Bank legal review
Former HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty says the Board ignored his queries on the legal review, after law firms gave a clean chit to the bank on his ethical concerns
Stocks to buy below ₹100: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
Next week, Bank Nifty's trading range is set between 57,000 and 59,000, with breakouts suggesting future trends. Analyst Mehul Kothari advises buying Trident, UCO Bank, and MMTC under ₹100, as the Indian market remains strong amid mixed signals and easing crude oil prices.

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