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Block deal: JSW Energy sells Rs 3,150 crore JSW Steel stake to GQG, SBI Mutual Fund
JSW Energy has divested a portion of its JSW Steel stake for Rs 3,150 crore to fund its aggressive power generation expansion. The company aims to reach 30 GW capacity by 2030, bolstered by both renewable and thermal power projects. This strategic move enhances capital allocation and supports long-term growth initiatives.
Vi pins hope on cashflow growth, loans, tax refunds to meet Rs 1 lakh cr cash requirement
Vodafone Idea plans to raise over Rs 1 lakh crore in the next three years. This will fund network upgrades and debt payments. The company expects to triple its cash flow. New loans, tax refunds, and promoter investments will also contribute. This strategy aims to ensure Vi's competitiveness and financial stability in the market.

JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers
GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.
Arohan Financial Services files IPO papers; eyes ₹600 cr via fresh issue
Microfinance institution Arohan Financial Services has filed preliminary papers with market regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO), comprising a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 600 crore. Apart from the fresh issue, there will be an offer for sale (OFS) of4.04 crore shares by existing investors, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with Sebi. US Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, a retirement financial services firm, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation,Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company-II Ltd,Tano Capital, TR Capital III Mauritius, and Danish Sustainable Development Goals Investment Fund,among other existing investors, will offload shares. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to boost the company's capital base and for general corporate purposes, the draft papers filed last week showed. Earlier in January, Arohan Financial Services Managing Director Manoj Kumar Nambiar stated that the company .
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Oracle Financial Services, Sun Pharma shares to buy
Indian equity markets experienced a significant selloff on May 18, with Sensex and Nifty 50 dropping over 1%. The BSE Sensex fell over 1,000 points, erasing nearly ₹9 lakh crore in investor wealth amid weak global cues and a bearish trend across sectors.
Infosys, OFSS, TechM, other IT stocks gain up to 3% despite weak market sentiment. Here's why
IT stocks such as Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software gained, while LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and Persistent Systems also posted strong gains. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1% as the rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged to all-time highs.

Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore In FY26 On Diversified Investment Appeal
According to data from the AMFI, the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts.
Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal
Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly turned to diversified investment strategies amid volatile market conditions. The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions that could cushion market volatility. "Hybrid funds saw strong traction in FY26 as investors looked for balanced investment solutions during volatile times. Multi asset allocation funds, in particular, gained popularity due to their ability to deliver relatively stable performance across market cycles," Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, told PTI. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts. Assets under manageme

Rs 3,000 Mutual Fund SIP Vs PPF: Which Can Build Bigger Wealth In 15 Years?
SIP is a method of investing regularly in mutual funds, usually linked to the stock market. PPF, on the other hand, is a government-backed savings scheme.

Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.