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IRFC signs Rs 13,527 crore loan agreement with Hyderabad Metro for debt refinancing
IRFC will provide a Rs 13,527 crore loan to Hyderabad Metro Rail. This refinancing will help clear debt obligations. IRFC expects to fund more metro projects. The company plans to raise Rs 70,000 crore this financial year. This move signals significant growth for metro infrastructure financing in India.
Quantum AMC’s Christy Mathai sees private banks, insurance as long-term bets amid earnings risks
Christy Mathai, Fund Manager-Equity at Quantum AMC, believes elevated crude and input costs could lead to earnings downgrades across sectors over the next year, especially in consumer discretionary. Despite near-term uncertainty, he remains constructive on private banks, life insurance and select real estate plays from a longer-term perspective. Mathai also said valuations in power and data centre-related themes remain expensive despite strong structural growth opportunities.
Adani turning back the clock: How two group stocks created Rs 1.3 lakh crore wealth in a lopsided Nifty year
Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports have generated over Rs 1.3 lakh crore in investor wealth this year. These two Adani Group stocks have significantly outperformed the Nifty index. This surge is driven by strong operational performance and renewed investor confidence. Adani Ports shows robust cargo growth and expansion. Adani Enterprises benefits from growth in airports and new industries.
Nifty to trade in 28,000–30,000 range in FY27 led by earnings: Smallcase managers
Smallcase managers remain optimistic on India’s equity markets despite the Nifty declining over 9% this year, projecting the benchmark index to reach the 28,000–30,000 range by the end of FY27. They expect future market gains to be driven by earnings growth rather than valuation expansion, with investors focusing on sustainable profitability and execution
Nifty could hit 27,000 once geopolitical tensions ease: Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO
Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO Nimesh Chandan projects 15% earnings growth for Nifty in FY28, with EPS rising to the ₹1,420–1,440 range, making valuations look attractive. He backs metals, construction, and cement as long-term plays on a global supply chain shift, holds gold and silver in the multi-asset portfolio, and flags El Niño and elevated US yields as key risks keeping Indian interest rates high in the near term.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.