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Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute
The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment's share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund's six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by Konti Infrapower & Multiventures and Edison Utility Works, part of the Essel Group, the promoter group of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute
The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment's share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund's six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by Konti Infrapower & Multiventures and Edison Utility Works, part of the Essel Group, the promoter group of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
Stock market today: Sensex jumps 500 points, Nifty 50 closes above 24,400; investors earn ₹2 lakh crore in a day
The Sensex ended 521 points, or 0.67%, higher at 78,285, while the Nifty 50 closed at 24,430, up 160 points, or 0.66%. The mid and small-cap segments also rose. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices gained 0.45% and 0.75%, respectively.
FIIs bet on midcaps: 10 stocks that surged up to 70% in just 3 months
Several midcap stocks delivered strong gains after FIIs increased their holdings in the March 2026 quarter. Relaxo Footwears, BHEL, Motilal Oswal Financial Services and Bank of Maharashtra were among the top performers, reflecting sustained foreign investor interest despite broader market volatility.
10 Nifty stocks Motilal Oswal recommends buying ahead of Q1 results. What can shareholders expect?
As the Q1FY27 earnings season begins with TCS's results on Thursday, Motilal Oswal expects Nifty earnings to grow 10%, the fastest pace in four quarters. The brokerage has identified 10 stocks, including Bharti Airtel, SBI, ICICI Bank, M&M and Titan, that it believes offer attractive upside ahead of the June quarter earnings, backed by strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
Market rally explained: Sensex jumps 624 points intraday; Nifty tops 24,450
Buying interest extended to broader markets as well, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices trading higher by 0.31 per cent and 0.34 per cent, respectively.
Three factors why ONGC shares got an upgrade from Motilal Oswal; Check latest price target
Adverse regulatory or fiscal changes, including higher government levies or changes in gas pricing mechanisms, lower-than-expected crude oil and domestic gas realisations arising from a weaker commodity price environment, are some of the key risks for ONGC.
Nifty Q1 earnings to grow 10%, highest in 4 quarters, says Motilal Oswal. Which sectors will take charge this quarter?
The June-quarter earnings season begins with TCS reporting on Thursday, with Motilal Oswal forecasting a 3% year-on-year earnings decline for its coverage universe—the weakest since September 2020. While large- and mid-cap companies are expected to post profit declines, small caps are projected to deliver 20% PAT growth.
China gold ETF overtakes CSI 300 fund as investors move away from equities
State-backed purchases of stock ETFs have eased in China, while demand for gold, fixed-income and cash-management funds has reshaped the country's ETF rankings.
Zen Tech, HAL & other defence stocks rally up to 6% on DAC's Rs 52,000-crore approval. Motilal picks 3 shares to buy
Defence stocks rallied sharply on Monday after the Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement proposals worth around Rs 52,000 crore. Zen Technologies, ideaForge, HAL, BEL, Paras Defence and Data Patterns gained, while Motilal Oswal reiterated its 'Buy' ratings on HAL, Bharat Electronics and Astra Microwave.
Maruti Suzuki, M&M Among Motilal Oswal's Top Auto Picks Ahead Of Q1 Results — Check Target Prices
Auto ancillaries within Motilal Oswal's coverage universe are likely to post 15% revenue growth and a much lower PAT growth of 10% due to margin pressure.
Nifty outlook: Buy the dips, says Angel One; likes IndusInd Bk, Zydus Life
Hitesh Rathi of Angel One recommends adopting a buy on dips approach for the Nifty, with prior resistance zone of 24,180-24,100 now likely to act as an immediate support cluster.