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Vodafone Idea to buy 26% in renewable energy unit for captive power utilisation
Vodafone Idea will invest ₹4.33 crore to acquire a 26% stake in MTK Quantum Green Energy as part of its strategy to source renewable energy for captive consumption. The green energy SPV is setting up a solar power plant in Tamil Nadu.
Aditya Birla group, KKR left in race for Sprng Energy
Aditya Birla Group and KKR are vying to buy Shell's renewable energy firm Sprng Energy. Binding financial bids are in, and Shell will negotiate with the top two contenders next week. India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and Actis are out of the running. The deal could be worth around $2 billion. Shell is reviewing strategic options for Sprng Energy.
Gold, housing plays take a hit as Modi's austerity pitch rattles consumer-facing stocks
Jewellery and real estate stocks experienced a sharp decline after Prime Minister Modi urged financial restraint, advising citizens to postpone gold purchases and reduce discretionary travel. The comments, aimed at curbing fuel consumption amid geopolitical uncertainty and high energy costs, triggered an immediate market reaction in sectors tied to household spending.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC joins Category III AIF rush with ₹2,000 crore fund
This follows growing investor appetite for Category III AIFs, which are increasingly being used by asset managers and wealth firms to offer hedge fund-like public market products to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs and family offices.
Canada’s Carbon Tax Hinders Pipeline Plans, Cenovus CEO Says
Alberta’s planned oil pipeline to the west coast requires Canada to shift away from stricter climate policies and toward promoting greater oil production from new projects, Cenovus Energy Inc.’s chief executive officer said.
GCC NRIs raise India equity bets; Motilal Oswal AMC gets NPS fund nod
GCC-based NRIs are increasing exposure to Indian equities while real estate sees outflows, as Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company enters the NPS pension fund space
AERB clears equipment installation at Tamil Nadu's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6
A significant milestone has been achieved at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has approved the erection of major equipment for Units 5 and 6. This development brings India's nuclear energy program closer to expanding its clean and reliable power generation capacity. The approval follows extensive safety reviews, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: UTI AMC profit drops 73%; IEX operating profit up 23%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Infosys, LTIMindtree, IEX, Union Bank of India, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Adani Energy Solutions, CIE India, Bluestone Jewellery, Mahindra Logistics, Tata Capital, Sterling & Wilson Renewables, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), and UTI AMC are among the important earnings to track today. The street will react to results reported by Trent, BCCL, and other companies as well. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 15: RailTel Corp, Coforge, Anant Raj, Suzlon Energy, Hindustan Zinc among top gainers
On April 15, Indian markets surged as investors reacted positively to potential US-Iran negotiations. The Nifty and BSE Sensex gained 1.63% and 1.64%, respectively, while many stocks in technology and real estate sectors performed well, though a few faced declines.
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.
Ola Electric plans Rs 2,000 cr fundraise for battery arm
Ola Electric is raising up to Rs 2,000 crore by selling a stake in its battery unit, Ola Cell Technologies. This move aims to strengthen its finances and restructure operations. The company's battery plant in Tamil Nadu is set to expand its capacity. This development is crucial for India's domestic EV supply chain and energy storage solutions.
Dubai Stocks Fall Into Bear Market as Iran War Enters Third Week
Dubai stocks slid into bear-market territory as the crisis in the Middle East caused chaos in the energy, shipping, real estate and tourism industries.