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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)
Banks Curb Hedge Fund Bets on SK Hynix, Samsung After Wild Moves
Global banks are curbing hedge funds’ leveraged bets on Asia’s top chipmakers including SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. after a blistering rally this year raised concerns of a potential pullback, according to people familiar with the matter.
Stable crude, strong metal demand and El Nino plays drive opportunities: Motilal Oswal's Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research-Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, says easing geopolitical tensions could keep crude oil prices stable, supporting oil marketing companies. He remains positive on GNG Electronics due to strong growth prospects in refurbished electronics and prefers Hindalco among aluminium stocks, citing a multi-year demand cycle. Khemka also sees long-term value in Manappuram Finance and believes Voltas and Varun Beverages could benefit from a potential El Niño-led heatwave.
Privi Speciality in Focus: Motilal Oswal Remains Bullish on Strong Growth Story — Check Target Price
The upcoming mergers with Privi Fine Science, Privi BiotechnologiesL and PRIGIV JV with Givaudaare expected to expand Privi's specialty aroma portfolio, which is expected to drive revenue growth, enhance earnings.
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%.
ICICI Lombard: AI Integration Lifts Growth Outlook — Buy, Sell or Hold? Read Motilal Oswal's Analysis
Leadership in motor insurance, accelerating momentum in retail health, expanding distribution capabilities, growing AI integration and a strong balance sheet remains ICICI Lombard's key growth drivers.
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.
SBI in $1 billion funding for Sun Pharma’s US deal
State Bank of India is set to commit up to $1 billion to fund Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s $12 billion acquisition of Organon & Co. This move marks a significant step for government-run banks in financing corporate takeovers. SBI will join other global lenders in this substantial deal. The funding underscores the growing ambition of Indian companies to expand globally.
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, NLC India, Motilal Oswal, HCL Tech
Indian markets saw a sharp decline on Monday amid global worries and geopolitical tensions. Nifty moved closer to a key support level. Several companies were in focus. NLC India announced an Offer for Sale. Motilal Oswal saw promoter share sales. HCL Tech launched an AI zone with Google Cloud. IRCTC resumed cooking on trains. IGL has a new MD.
Wipro To Eternal: Top Laggards Behind The Stock Market Crash Today
The BSE Sensex declined 0.97% to close at 73,524.26, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 1.04% to end at 23,123.
Quantum Advisors' Nilesh Shetty sees value in private banks and IT; trims exposure to metals
Nilesh Shetty, Portfolio Manager at Quantum Advisors, believes India could benefit if the global AI trade loses momentum, though he does not expect foreign inflows to pick up meaningfully amid concerns over the rupee and geopolitical tensions. The fund remains positive on private sector banks, insurance companies and large-cap pharma stocks, while selectively adding IT services and logistics names. At the same time, it has been trimming metal and commodity exposure after a strong three-year rally, with Shetty seeing better opportunities in IT for patient investors. 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.