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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.
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.
IRB Infra Trust offers to sell two BOT highway assets worth Rs 4,663 crore to IRB InvIT Fund
IRB Infrastructure Trust has offered two of its revenue-generating highway assets, valued at approximately Rs 4,663 crore, to IRB InvIT Fund. The non-binding offer includes the Solapur Yedeshi NH211 and Chittorgarh Gulabpura NH79 BOT Assets, totaling 1,144 Lane km. This move aims to fund future opportunities and enhance IRB InvIT Fund's asset portfolio.
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.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Dr. Reddy's, Dixon report results today; Indian Hotels, Anant Raj react
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Its an earnings-heavy day on the Dalal Street today. Nifty 50 stock Dr Reddy's Laboratories is scheduled to report its numbers today. Dixon Tech, Berger Paints, Nazara Tech, INOX India, Cohance Lifesciences, Gopal Snacks, Kalpataru, KPR Mill, Max Financial Services, MobiKwik, MTAR Tech, Novartis, Pfizer, Religare, Keystone Developers, Sagility, Tata Power, Torrent Power, Texmaco Rail, V-Guard Industries, are among the other important results to track today. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates.
Vodafone said to weigh move to transfer part of India unit stake
Vodafone Group Plc is planning a capital boost for its Indian venture, Vodafone Idea Ltd. The UK telecom giant may transfer some of its shares to the Indian company. This move aims to strengthen Vodafone Idea's financial standing and aid its debt-raising efforts. The company is seeking significant loans to clear government dues and fund future growth.
Midcaps outperform Nifty, smallcap stocks in Q4, deliver 29% earnings growth: Motilal Oswal
Midcap companies emerged as the strongest performers in the March quarter earnings season, with profit growth outpacing both largecaps and smallcaps, according to MOFSL. Strong contributions from BFSI, technology and utilities supported performance, while analysts cautioned that volatility linked to West Asia tensions and elevated commodity prices may persist.
GCC NRIs raise India equity bets; Motilal Oswal AMC gets NPS fund nod
GCC-based NRIs are increasing exposure to Indian equities while real estate sees outflows, as Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company enters the NPS pension fund space
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.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd spurts 4.13%, gains for third straight session
LIC Housing Finance Ltd is quoting at Rs 581.2, up 4.13% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 3.18% in last one year as compared to a 1.62% drop in NIFTY and a 1.14% drop in the Nifty Financial Services index.