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Plastic price surge hits MSMEs, disrupts supply chains for FMCG and footwear firms
Plastic processing units in Kerala are halting operations due to rising raw material costs and capital shortages, impacting FMCG, footwear, and healthcare sectors. Manufacturers have increased prices by up to 50%, with further hikes anticipated as supply chains face disruptions. Industry leaders are urging government intervention.
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquires stake in this recently listed healthcare stock
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) has raised its stake in the North Indian hospital network Park Medi World Limited to more than 5%. The fund purchased 175,164 shares, bringing its total ownership to 5.0393%, which necessitates a regulatory announcement in accordance with SAST regulations.
Shriram General Insurance launches 'Shri Health Suraksha 2.0'
In response to evolving healthcare needs, Shriram General Insurance Company announced the launch of Shri Health Suraksha 2.0, an enhanced health insurance suite engineered for greater flexibility and 'all-inclusive' protection. This indemnity plan addresses critical gaps in traditional coverage by removing standard caps on room charges and adding unlimited restoration benefits.
Ambuja Neotia Group to develop over Rs 700 cr integrated healthcare and hospitality project in Guwahati
Ambuja Neotia Group will build a large integrated healthcare and hospitality project in Guwahati. The Rs 700 crore investment will include a 300-bed multi-speciality hospital and a 4+ star hotel. This initiative aims to boost the region's healthcare infrastructure and economy. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs. It marks the group's second healthcare venture in Assam.
Growth Leaders: 10 midcap stocks with stellar 50%+ YoY sales gains
Several NSE midcap companies delivered strong growth in the December 2025 quarter, with sales rising over 50% year-on-year. Firms across sectors such as metals, real estate, energy and healthcare reported sharp demand-led expansion, highlighting strong business momentum and growth potential.
Krystal Integrated Services wins ₹364 crore healthcare facility management contract in Tamil Nadu
Shares of Krystal Integrated Services Ltd ended at ₹566.30, down by ₹18.40, or 3.15%, on the BSE.
Jefferies adds Groww, State Bank of India, 5 others to 23 buy ideas. Here’s the full list
Jefferies has updated its analyst top ideas, adding seven new stock recommendations across various sectors. These picks include State Bank of India, Groww, Star Health & Allied Insurance, Bharat Forge, JSW Steel, Eternal, and Max Healthcare, with significant upside potential highlighted for each.
Stocks to Buy: Here are seven new additions to the Jefferies 'bottom-up ideas' list
State Bank of India Ltd., Star Health Insurance Ltd., Groww, Bharat Forge Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd., Eternal Ltd. and Max Healthcare Ltd. are the seven new inclusions to Jefferies' Bottom-up top ideas list, which includes 23 stocks with "buy" recommendations and eight underperform calls. Here is a look at the seven new additions:
Aster DM wins nod for Quality Care merger, paving way for $7 bn hospital giant
Once completed — the Aster-Quality merger, the largest in the Indian healthcare space — will establish India’s third-largest hospital operator in terms of total beds, after Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd and Manipal Hospitals.
India medical device shortage: Polypropylene price surge threatens syringes, IV bags amid Iran war
India's medical devices industry faces a polypropylene shortage due to the Iran war, causing a sharp price increase of over Rs 55 per kg. This surge, coupled with a deepening gas supply crisis impacting syringe production, threatens small and medium enterprises and overall healthcare delivery.
Temasek Holdings Secures CCI Approval To Acquire Stake In Curefit Healthcare
Singapore-based Temasek Holdings is acquiring the stake through its affiliate MacRitchie Investments Pte Ltd.
Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.