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Shriram General Insurance ties up with Piramal Finance for product distribution
Shriram General Insurance has joined hands with Piramal Finance. This collaboration will bring insurance products to more people. Piramal Finance's large network will help SGI reach customers. The partnership focuses on semi-urban and rural markets. It aims to make insurance easily available. This will help protect customer assets and financial futures.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
Top Gainers & losers on May 22: JSW Cement, Honasa Consumer, Tata Comm, Sammaan Capital, Trent among top gainers
On May 22, markets showed mixed results with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.40% and Sensex rising 0.36%. While Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal saw gains, Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma lagged. The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.9 per dollar amid RBI interventions.
Capital Group Builds $2 Billion Adani Bet In Pivot From Reliance
Capital Group bought nearly a 2% stake in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. for 74.86 billion rupees ($776 million) through open-market transactions, according to BSE block-deal data.
Households pull Rs 54,786 cr worth of equities from secondary markets in FY25; invest record Rs 5.43 lakh crore in mutual funds
Indian households demonstrated a structural shift in FY25. They pulled Rs 54,786 cr from secondary equities but doubled primary investments. A record Rs 5.43 lakh crore went into mutual funds, nearly doubling total securities market savings to Rs 6.91 lakh crore, favoring financial assets.
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warns of rising risks in booming MTF market
MTF allows investors to buy stocks by paying only a portion of the total value upfront, with brokers funding the remaining amount. This helps traders take larger positions with limited capital and can amplify gains in rising markets.
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.
Liberty Mutual Insurance raises stake in Indian arm to 74 pc
Liberty Mutual Insurance has increased its stake in Liberty General Insurance to 74%, strengthening its commitment to India’s fast-growing insurance market. Following an earlier stake hike in September 2025, the company plans to expand distribution networks and deepen its presence across retail and commercial insurance segments, while capitalising on rising insurance penetration opportunities in India.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2026: Decoding the future of Indian stock market in uncertain times
Indian investors navigate a complex wealth creation landscape. Geopolitical shifts and rapid AI adoption demand new strategies. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2026 on June 4 in Mumbai will gather top minds. Discussions will focus on AI, private markets, and global capital flows. Learn how to build resilient portfolios and identify future opportunities.
‘Europe will become irrelevant for us’: JSW Steel doubles down on India growth with massive capex plan
JSW Steel plans to double its capacity with minimal external capital, driven by strong domestic demand and a focus on maintaining market share. The company's confidence stems from structural improvements in its EBITDA floor and efficient brownfield expansion, ensuring robust internal cash generation to fund growth.