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Stocks in news: Prime Focus, Groww, GIC RE, Wipro, Nykaa
Indian benchmark indices traded with a positive bias, with the Nifty consolidating near the 24,000 mark and closing near its day's high. Several companies, including Prime Focus, GIC RE, Wipro, Groww, and Nykaa, were in focus due to significant news developments. These ranged from regulatory approvals and successful acquisitions to strategic AI collaborations and expansion into international markets.
Nifty closing above 23,800 positive but exhaustion visible at 24,000
The benchmark index gained 231 points to close at 23,853. After opening with a gap-up of 362 points on strong global cues, Nifty hit its intraday high within minutes of the opening bell. However, the momentum faded through the day as profit-booking emerged at higher levels, dragging the index nearly 200 points lower from its peak before it settled with healthy gains.
Nifty tops 23,850 as oil slump sparks broad-based rally
The key equity benchmark indices extended gains for a second consecutive session on Monday, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and optimism surrounding a US-Iran peace agreement. Buying was broad-based, with most sectoral indices ending in the green. Investor sentiment was further buoyed by strong global cues, a stronger rupee and easing market volatility. The Nifty settled above the 23,850 mark, led by gains in consumer durables and auto stocks. However, pharma and healthcare shares bucked the trend and closed lower.
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)
Nifty, Sensex to rally more on Monday? Iran peace deal among 5 factors to dictate Dalal Street this week
Indian benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 2%, driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, cooling crude oil prices, and stronger global sentiment. The rally added around Rs 10 lakh crore to investors' wealth, taking the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms to Rs 462 lakh crore.
Nifty slips below 23,250 as profit booking wipes out intraday gains
The benchmark indices erased most of their intraday gains on Wednesday as profit booking emerged at higher levels. Sentiment was weighed down by continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, weak global cues and renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Metal stocks led the decline amid concerns over slowing global demand. After climbing to an intraday high of 23,425.35 in afternoon trade, the Nifty surrendered most of its gains and settled below the 23,250 mark. FMCG and private banking stocks provided some support, while metal and realty counters witnessed selling pressure.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.
Promoter sells Rs 1,024 crore worth of Ajanta Pharma shares in block deal to Kotak MF and ABSL MF
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma sold shares worth over Rs 1,024 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund acquiring the stake. The transaction comes amid strong earnings growth, healthy margins and sustained momentum in the company’s pharmaceutical business.
Gift Nifty hints at muted start for D-Street; key trading cues for today
Indian benchmark indices experienced a sharp sell-off on June 8, influenced by global market weakness, escalating geopolitical tensions, and rising crude oil prices. Analysts note the Nifty has approached immediate support at 23,000-23,200, a confluence of a bullish gap and retracement level. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers, while domestic institutional investors bought shares.
Global Capital Is Chasing AI Giants, But India Remains a Stock Picker's Market, Says Hiren Ved
The veteran fund manager noted that while the Nifty has largely moved sideways over the past two years, several stocks have generated substantial returns during the same period.
Peak XV sells stake in Go Digit to JP Morgan, Aditya Birla MF for ₹100 cr
JP Morgan and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund have collectively acquired over 33.3 lakh shares of Go Digit General Insurance from Peak XV Partners for Rs 100 crore through open market transactions. Following the transaction, shares of Go Digit General Insurance on Friday rose 5 per cent to Rs 318 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). US-based JP Morgan through its affiliate JP Morgan (Taiwan) Eastern Technology Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund purchased 33,33,500 shares representing nearly a 0.4 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based Go Digit General Insurance, according to the block deal data executed on Thursday on the exchange. The shares were acquired at an average price of Rs 300 apiece, taking the combined deal value to Rs 100 crore. Meanwhile, venture capital firm Peak XV Partners through its arm Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III offloaded the same number of shares in the transaction, as per the data. The stake sale comes after Peak XV Partners fully exi