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Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake in Adani Energy; Birla MF buys for ₹644 cr
Qatar Holding LLC, an affiliate of the sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority, has sold 48.05 lakh shares of Adani Energy Solutions to Birla Mutual Fund for Rs 643 crore through open market transactions, according to data available on the BSE. Qatar Holding LLC offloaded 48,05,974 shares, representing a 0.40 per cent stake in Adani Energy Solutions, as per block deal data executed on Friday. The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 1,339 apiece, taking the deal value to Rs 643.52 crore. Meanwhile, Birla Mutual Fund acquired the same number of shares at the same price. Following the completion of the transaction, shares of Adani Energy Solutions on Friday rose 2.10 per cent to close at Rs 1,368 apiece on the BSE. Last month, Adani Energy Solutions posted a marginal rise of 1.3 per cent in its consolidated net profit at Rs 723 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, supported by a rise in revenues. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 714 crore in the ...
Adani Energy sees ₹644 cr block deal; Birla MF takes 0.4% stake from Qatar Holding
Qatar Holding sold 0.4 percent in Adani Energy Solutions to Birla Mutual Fund for 644 crore, Adani Energy profit rose 5.7 percent, FY26 EBITDA and income hit record highs
Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over
Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despite current worries about fewer bidders. India's economy and sports viewership are rising. Premium sports assets are also scarce. This supports future valuations. The group recently bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are optimistic about the long-term trend.
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Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the story
India's strong mutual fund SIP culture is helping foreign investors exit the equity market. This is putting pressure on the Indian Rupee. Jefferies reports that capital flows are low, not the current account deficit. Foreign investors have sold equities worth billions. Domestic savings are now funding these outflows. The Rupee is undervalued, but a rebound is possible.
Sebi may allow third-party payments in mutual funds, ease transaction norms
The proposal marks a departure from current regulations that require that all mutual fund transactions must happen with the investor’s verified bank accounts, to enable maintenance of a digital trail.
Expert View | Why are gold, silver rates likely to remain volatile in 2026? Kaynat Chainwala of Kotak Securities answers
India’s external balance remains far more sensitive to crude oil prices than to bullion imports. So, gold and silver can amplify the pressure, but crude is still the main swing factor as energy imports remain the dominant driver of dollar outflows, says Kaynat Chainwala of Kotak Securities.
Nifty could hit 27,000 once geopolitical tensions ease: Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO
Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO Nimesh Chandan projects 15% earnings growth for Nifty in FY28, with EPS rising to the ₹1,420–1,440 range, making valuations look attractive. He backs metals, construction, and cement as long-term plays on a global supply chain shift, holds gold and silver in the multi-asset portfolio, and flags El Niño and elevated US yields as key risks keeping Indian interest rates high in the near term.
How JSW Energies’ Rs 3,150-crore JSW Steel stake sale will help lower debt, Jefferies explains
JSW Energy’s Rs 3,150-crore stake sale in JSW Steel to GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund is expected to strengthen its balance sheet. Jefferies says the move will lower leverage, support capex plans and improve execution visibility, prompting a target price upgrade to Rs 675.
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.
See long-term opportunity in auto parts, aerospace and chemicals: AB Sun Life AMC’s Harish Krishnan
Harish Krishnan of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC said the rupee’s sharp fall may be nearing its final phase as the government and RBI step up stabilisation measures. He highlighted engineering exports, chemicals, aerospace and IT services as long-term investment themes, while cautioning that margin pressure from rising input costs could continue over the next two quarters.