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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.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Power; Acme Solar, JSW Energy top bets
While valuations across several utilities have rerated sharply and now trade above historical averages, the sector's structural growth drivers continue to support a favourable long-term outlook
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.
‘Time for alpha’: Motilal Oswal AMC CEO sees these sectors leading next market cycle
Motilal Oswal AMC MD & CEO Prateek Agrawal said the current market environment favours active investing and emerging growth sectors over traditional index-heavy plays. Agrawal also said gold duty hikes were less severe than expected and added that mutual fund inflows remain stable despite market volatility.
Tata Power shares crash 7% after Q4. What are Goldman Sachs and Motilal Oswal saying?
Tata Power shares dropped after its Q4 FY26 profit declined. Revenue also saw a year-on-year decrease. However, the company's renewable energy segment and solar manufacturing business showed significant growth. Brokerage firms provided varied outlooks, with some recommending 'Buy' and others 'Sell', citing different growth drivers and risks.
JSW Energy: Motilal Oswal Remains Bullish Despite Soft Q4 Results — Check Target Price, Potential Upside and More
JSW Energy reported a revenue of Rs 450 crore in Q4 FY26, missing brokerage's estimates by 24%.
Afcons Infrastructure shares jump 5% after securing Rs 7,544 crore Croatia railway project
Afcons Infrastructure shares jumped over 5% after the company secured its largest-ever international project—a Rs 7,544 crore railway construction and rehabilitation order in Croatia. The win marks Afcons’ entry into the European infrastructure market, boosting sentiment as mutual funds raised stakes and technical indicators signalled strengthening momentum.
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.
Groww shares rally 14% in just 3 days. Should investors buy after Q4 results?
Groww's stock surged following robust March quarter results. The company reported significant year-on-year growth in net profit and revenue. Analysts from Jefferies and Motilal Oswal recommend buying the stock, citing strong user adoption and market share gains. However, JM Financial maintains a sell rating, suggesting the current valuation is high despite future growth projections.