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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.
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 ...
Paras Healthcare plans ₹1,800 crore IPO, files draft papers with Sebi
Paras Healthcare Ltd, which operates hospitals under the 'Paras Health' brand, has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise up to Rs 1,800 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,300 crore by the selling shareholder, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Those selling shares include promoter Dharminder Kumar Nagar and other investors. The Gurugram-based company intends to utilise the proceeds from the fresh issue towards prepayment or repayment of certain outstanding borrowings, investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary PMHPL for its debt payment, and for general corporate purposes. Paras Healthcare is a clinical specialty-led hospital platform providing tertiary and quaternary healthcare services through a network of eight hospitals with an aggregate capacity of
India insurance market to grow 10.7% annually over next decade, fastest among major markets, says Allianz
India's insurance market is set for rapid expansion, becoming the world's fastest-growing. Projections show significant annual growth over the next decade. This surge is fueled by a large underinsured population and evolving demographics. Key segments like health, life, and property and casualty insurance will see substantial increases. Government initiatives aim to boost access and stability.
Stocks in news: Alkem Labs, Vedanta, Canara Bank, NHPC, Adani Ports
Markets closed higher on weekly expiry day despite volatility, with Nifty showing signs of recovery but facing resistance around 23,800-24,000. Key stocks like Alkem Labs, Vedanta, Canara Bank, NHPC, and Adani Ports are in focus due to significant corporate developments including block deals, ED visits, capital raising plans, oversubscribed OFS, and strong cargo volumes.
Cotec Healthcare, Deepa Jewellers receive SEBI's nod to float IPOs
Cotec Healthcare and Deepa Jewellers get SEBI approval for IPOs, plan fresh issues and OFS to fund capacity expansion, working capital and general corporate needs, to list on BSE and NSE
Apollo Hospitals among 5 stocks hitting 52-week highs; rally up to 15% in a month
Indian stock markets saw a rally on Friday with the Sensex closing higher. Five companies from the BSE 100 index reached their 52-week highs. Grasim Industries, Varun Beverages, Samvardhana Motherson International, Hindalco Industries, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise all touched new yearly peaks. This indicates strong investor confidence and positive market sentiment.
INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warns of rising risks in booming MTF market
MTF allows investors to buy stocks by paying only a portion of the total value upfront, with brokers funding the remaining amount. This helps traders take larger positions with limited capital and can amplify gains in rising markets.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Oracle Financial Services, Sun Pharma shares to buy
Indian equity markets experienced a significant selloff on May 18, with Sensex and Nifty 50 dropping over 1%. The BSE Sensex fell over 1,000 points, erasing nearly ₹9 lakh crore in investor wealth amid weak global cues and a bearish trend across sectors.
Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian bets on financials and healthcare; cautious on IT
Shibani Sircar Kurian, Head -Equity Research and Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC, which manages assets worth nearly $4.79 billion, said the ongoing Middle East conflict remains the biggest concern for Indian markets due to its potential impact on oil prices, growth and earnings. She said Kotak AMC remains selective, favouring financials, healthcare and parts of industrials, while staying cautious on smallcaps and Indian IT amid AI-led disruption. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.