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Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
ASK Property Fund to raise ₹3,500 cr amid surge in demand for private credit
ASK Property's new fund will offer solution capital, as well as growth capital for acquisitions, including the purchase of projects stalled in NCLT or with established approvals
Edelweiss Alternatives’ Subahoo Chordia quits, likely to launch own fund
Subahoo Chordia, a key figure at Edelweiss Alternatives, has departed to launch his own infrastructure fund. He was instrumental in building the firm's real assets and infrastructure business, managing substantial assets and spearheading significant deals. Chordia's departure follows a successful tenure marked by substantial fundraising and strategic acquisitions in the infrastructure and clean energy sectors.
Two Adani Group stocks in focus as GQG sells stake in Rs 5,750 crore deal; SBI MF lone buyer
Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions will be in focus after GQG Partners sold stakes worth about Rs 5,750 crore via block deals, with SBI Mutual Fund buying the shares. The move is seen as portfolio rebalancing following a strong recovery in Adani Group stocks over the past year.
Smart money move: Why Groww MF's equity chief is betting on multicap strategies
Anupam Tiwari of Groww Mutual Fund warns of a potential oil shock. He believes a multicap strategy combined with bottom-up investing is suitable for current market conditions. Valuations in mid and small caps have improved, making active stock picking more viable. Tiwari highlights opportunities in financials, industrials, autos, and specialty chemicals.
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 ...
SBI MF acquires stakes in Adani Enterprises, Adani Energy Solutions from GQG for Rs 5,748 crore
SBI Mutual Fund acquired stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions from GQG Partners through open market transactions worth a combined Rs 5,747.54 crore on 5 June 2026.
SBI Mutual Fund buys stakes in 2 Adani group firms for ₹5,747 cr
SBI Mutual Fund on Friday bought stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions from US-based GQG Partners for Rs 5,747 crore through open market transactions. SBI Mutual Fund purchased 1,64,39,984 shares representing nearly a 1.3 per cent stake in Adani Enterprises, the flagship entity of the Adani Group, according to block deal data on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). In addition, SBI MF also acquired 63,65,796 shares, amounting to a 0.52 per cent stake in Adani Energy Solutions. The shares were picked up in the price range of Rs 1,504.80-2,913.40 apiece, taking the combined transaction value to Rs 5,747.55 crore. Meanwhile, Rajiv Jain-backed GQG Partners, through its affiliate GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund, offloaded the same number of shares in the two Adani group companies. The stake buy comes after SBI Mutual Fund last month acquired a 0.45 per cent stake in Adani's flagship firm Adani Enterprises, for Rs 1,435 crore. Shares of Adani Enterprises rose 2
Rs 5,750 crore Adani block deal: SBI Mutual Fund picks stake from GQG
GQG Partners sold stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions worth about Rs 5,750 crore through block deals, with SBI Mutual Fund acquiring the shares. The transactions are seen as portfolio rebalancing after a strong recovery in Adani Group stocks over the past year.
INR settles lower as prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India; RBI eyed
The Indian rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying. The prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India, which relies heavily on energy imports. Market participants are now turning their attention to the Reserve Bank of India's MPC rate decision on June 5, as inflation, growth and the rupee are under focus. The six-member MPC, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will announce its decision on June 5. Indian equity benchmarks ended flat but resilient today, recovering from early intraday losses. The NSE Nifty 50 closed marginally higher by 10.95 points (0.05%) at 23,416.55, while the BSE Sensex inched up 13.84 points (0.02%) to finish at 74,360.01. The primary catalysts for the market recovery were breaking news of potential tax concessions for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and tentative signs of ..
BofA sees FY27 earnings growth slowing to 8.5%; capex outlook stays strong
Amish Shah, Head of India Research at Bank of America Global Research, said higher commodity prices, the West Asia conflict and rising inflation could put pressure on growth and earnings in the first half of FY27. However, he believes the government is unlikely to reduce capital expenditure despite fiscal concerns. Shah also highlighted long-term opportunities in sectors linked to energy security, electric vehicles, defence, AI investments and data centres.
Devang Mehta prefers capital market stocks over IT sector
Devang Mehta, Deputy MD & CIO-Equity at Spark Private Wealth Management, said India’s ongoing shift toward investing through mutual funds, PMS, wealth managers and capital market platforms offers a long-term growth opportunity. While remaining cautious on large-cap IT stocks due to weak growth visibility, he prefers capital market-linked businesses, power automation, engineering, manufacturing and discretionary consumption sectors, citing their potential to benefit from structural trends over the next three to five years. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.