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Market Trading Guide: Buy ACME Solar and Ather Energy on Friday for gains up to 14%
Nifty tumbled amid surging crude oil prices and the Fed’s cautious rate outlook, with technical indicators signaling bearish momentum. Analysts warn of further downside below 23,000, while select stocks like ACME Solar and Ather Energy show bullish breakout potential.
'Consistent Compounder' insurance stock can rise another 24%, Motilal Oswal says
SBI Life has been a consistent compounder, with annualised premium equivalent growth at a compound annual growth rate of 15% between FY20 and FY25, compared to 6% for the overall industry.
MFs pump funds into private lenders in Feb; pare exposure to SBI
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquires stake in this recently listed healthcare stock
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) has raised its stake in the North Indian hospital network Park Medi World Limited to more than 5%. The fund purchased 175,164 shares, bringing its total ownership to 5.0393%, which necessitates a regulatory announcement in accordance with SAST regulations.
Private banks may outperform PSUs after rally; ICICI Bank, Kotak among top picks: Digant Haria
Private sector banks could outperform PSU banks after a strong rally in public lenders, according to Digant Haria of GreenEdge Wealth Services. He said PSU banks benefited from improving asset quality and growth cycles, but valuations now favour private lenders. Haria prefers large private banks such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. He also sees opportunities in microfinance firms and gold loan companies like Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund stake in Avanti Feeds crosses 5% after fresh share purchase
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake in Avanti Feeds to 5.02% after acquiring 62,044 shares. This acquisition occurred amid market volatility, with Avanti Feeds shares dropping 12.3% recently but recovering significantly earlier in February following a US-India trade deal.
HDFC Mutual Fund pares stake in Sundram Fasteners via ₹358 crore bulk deals
HDFC Mutual Fund sold a 2% stake in Sundram Fasteners for ₹358 crore through bulk deals on NSE and BSE; the stock hit a 52-week low on Wednesday.
Auto sales show strong demand after GST cut; rupee weakness may support IT margins, says BNP Paribas
India’s auto sector is seeing sustained demand growth after the GST rate cut, according to BNP Paribas analyst Kumar Rakesh. February data shows about 25% growth in two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, indicating that lower prices are boosting volumes and supporting demand across segments. Rakesh said the trend appears sustainable in the near to medium term. A weaker rupee could support IT services margins, though AI-related productivity demands and cost pressures may offset part of the benefit.
Franklin Templeton, Merrill Lynch, Abu Dhabi Investment among 9 investors acquire 2% stake in Craftsman Automation from promoter
HDFC Mutual Fund was the biggest buyer amongst 9 investors, picking up 1.83 lakh Craftsman Automation shares worth Rs 170 crore, followed by Invesco Mutual Fund which acquired 1.08 lakh shares valued at Rs 100 crore.
Nifty IT slumps 6%, Infosys, TCS stocks crash up to 8% as Accenture guidance cut sparks sell-off
Nifty IT slumped as much as 6 percent on Friday morning after Accenture cut revenue growth guidance, with the stocks of Infosys, Tech Mahindra and TCS falling up to 8 percent and emerging as the top losers on benchmark Nifty 50 index.
Tata Motors PV stock crashes nearly 10%, top Nifty loser today as investors react to JLR FY27 outlook
The sharp fall in Tata Motors PV stock came after Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) released its FY27 outlook. JLR said it expects revenue growth of 13 percent in FY27, while EBIT margin is seen at 4 percent. JLR said it is targeting double-digit revenue growth over the medium term.
Royal Orchid Hotels presses growth pedal with Hilton help
The partnership will help scale up asset-light growth, strengthen premium positioning, and unlock higher-margin growth in India’s fast-growing hotel market