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Kotak Alts raises ADIA-anchored $1 bn real estate fund
Kotak Alts has closed its 14th real estate fund at $1 billion with major investments from Abu Dhabi's ADIA and NPS Korea. This marks the latter's first commitment in Indian alternative assets.
Kotak Alts raises $1 billion through 14th real estate fund
Kotak Alts has successfully raised one billion dollars for its fourteenth real estate fund. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority anchored the fund with over six hundred seventy-five million dollars. The National Pension Service of the Republic of Korea also made its first investment in Indian alternatives. This fund will finance growth and development across Indian real estate.
1080% returns in five years! Multibagger stock rises despite cautious trends on Dalal Street
Himadri Speciality Chemical shares gained nearly 2% to ₹590 after announcing an investment in Sicona Battery Technologies. The company has invested AUD 25.59 lakh in additional Compulsorily Convertible Notes, raising its total to 1.67 crore CCNs, while maintaining no additional voting rights.
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.
Five Stocks To Buy: Aurobindo Pharma, Tata Communications, Graphite India And More | May 18, 2026
Top picks include pharma majors Aurobindo Pharma and OneSource Specialty Pharma, agrochemical player Sumitomo Chemical India, telecom giant Tata Communications, and industrial manufacturing firm Graphite India.
Logistics company A-1 to expand fleet size to drive growth
Chemical logistics firm A-1 Ltd is expanding its fleet with 10 new multi-axle tankers to fuel growth, aiming to become a multi-vertical green enterprise by 2028. The Gujarat-based company reported nearly Rs 343 crore in revenue for FY26, driven by supply pacts and expansion into electric mobility.
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.
Fuel prices likely to increase in a phased manner, says Invesco's Taher Badshah
Taher Badshah, CIO at Invesco Mutual Fund, said fears around AI disrupting Indian IT companies may be overstated, noting that enterprise AI adoption remains costly and could eventually create service opportunities for Indian IT firms. Badshah added that valuations in the technology sector have corrected sharply, making select IT stocks attractive from a value-investing perspective.
Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. 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.
BASF to set up global service, digital hub in Hyderabad
BASF, a major chemical company, will establish a new global service and digital hub in Hyderabad. This facility is slated to open in the second quarter of 2026. It will support BASF's worldwide operations in areas like finance and human resources. The hub aims to standardize processes and drive digital transformation.