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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.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
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.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
Market Trading Guide: Buy SAIL, Hindustan Copper on Thursday for gains up to 9%
Nifty snapped its four-session losing streak with modest gains led by metals, energy and consumer stocks, though bearish momentum persisted technically. Analysts identified SAIL and Hindustan Copper as promising buy opportunities, citing breakout patterns, improving momentum indicators and favourable price structures for near-term upside potential.
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore wins order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore continued the momentum from its recent large order win, by securing another EPC order (significant) from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals (BCGCL), a joint venture of Coal India (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), for a Coal-to-Ammonium-Nitrate project in Odisha. According to the company's project classification, the order is valued in the range of Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore.
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
Market Trading Guide: Buy RIL and Coal India on Thursday for near term gains up to 8%
Nifty's technical indicators suggest potential for a bullish crossover. Analysts recommend buying Reliance Industries and Coal India. Reliance Industries shows strong bullish momentum with potential upside to Rs 1,500-1,520. Coal India broke resistance and is poised for gains towards Rs 510-520.
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Power Grid and Kirloskar Oil Engines on Thursday for gains up to 7%
The Nifty 50 ended higher as US–Iran talks optimism lifted sentiment, with IT, auto, banks and FMCG driving gains. Technical strength above key EMAs and improving RSI signal bullish momentum, though resistance near 24,300 may cap near-term upside.
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy among most traded stocks on NSE today, April 15, 2026
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric Mobility, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), and Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power) were among the most traded stocks, or the most active stocks in terms of volume, on the NSE.