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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.

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.
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.

‘Time for alpha’: Motilal Oswal AMC CEO sees these sectors leading next market cycle
Motilal Oswal AMC MD & CEO Prateek Agrawal said the current market environment favours active investing and emerging growth sectors over traditional index-heavy plays. Agrawal also said gold duty hikes were less severe than expected and added that mutual fund inflows remain stable despite market volatility.

SBI Loses Rs 45,000 Crore In Market Cap After Weak Q4; Emerges As Top Nifty Loser — Check Full List
Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
Market Trading Guide: Buy ACME Solar and Ather Energy on Friday for gains up to 14%
Nifty tumbled amid surging crude oil prices and the Fed’s cautious rate outlook, with technical indicators signaling bearish momentum. Analysts warn of further downside below 23,000, while select stocks like ACME Solar and Ather Energy show bullish breakout potential.

India’s MF industry could hit ₹800 lakh crore in 10 years: Raamdeo Agrawal
India’s mutual fund industry could grow ten-fold in the next decade, reaching ₹600–800 lakh crore in AUM, up from the current ₹80 lakh crore, predicts Raamdeo Agrawal.

This mutual fund expert sees strong growth potential in midcap stocks
Sandeep Bagla of TRUST Mutual Fund sees strong growth potential in Indian midcap equities, driven by economic expansion, policy support, and sectors like technology, consumption, and energy.

Live: Brent Hits $95 After US-Iran Escalation | Gold Slides | Nifty Set for Cautious Open| Opening Bell
Wall Street heads into the opening bell under pressure after a sharp selloff on Wednesday, with all three major U.S. indexes falling more than 1%. Technology and semiconductor stocks remained weak, while escalating tensions in the Middle East added another layer of uncertainty for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 953 points (-1.87%) to 49,918.78, the S&P 500 dropped 119.66 points (-1.62%) to 7,266.99, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 509.32 points (-1.98%) to 25,169.50. Investor sentiment remains cautious as markets assess the implications of fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and Iran's announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The developments have pushed oil prices sharply higher, raising concerns that elevated energy costs could fuel inflation and keep interest rates higher for longer. The U.S. dollar traded cautiously as investors balanced geopolitical risks against the Federal Reserve's rate outlook. Meanwhile, gold extended its decline, hitting a more than six-month low as rising oil prices and inflation fears dampened expectations for near-term monetary easing. Markets are expected to remain highly sensitive to geopolitical headlines, energy price movements, and interest-rate expectations as trading gets underway.