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‘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.
IHC becomes promoter and controlling shareholder of Sammaan Capital
IHC is one of the world's largest listed investment companies, with a market capitalisation of approximately USD 232 billion and total assets of USD 117 billion, with a presence across 100+ countries. India is one of IHC's top two global strategic markets, and Sammaan Capital is the anchor of Avalora Holdings, IHC's dedicated international financial services platform a positioning that reflects IHC's long-term commitment to India and to Sammaan Capital as its flagship Indian financial services investment.
Nifty ends above 23,650 as global cues, U.S.-China optimism lift markets
The headline equity indices ended with strong gains on Thursday, extending their rally for a second straight session amid strong global cues and optimism surrounding ongoing U.S.-China discussions. Steady corporate earnings and value buying in banking and telecom shares also supported sentiment.
Block deal rush sparks revival hopes in Indian stock market
A surge in block trades is signaling a potential revival in India’s equity capital markets after a sluggish start to 2026. Large deals, including stake sales in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and investment platform Groww, have pushed May block trade proceeds to Rs 200 billion, the highest this year, boosting optimism amid weak IPO fundraising and underperformance in Indian equities.
Stocks in news: HAL, TMPV, Bharti Airtel, Anant Raj, Zydus Life, Tata Motors
Indian markets experienced a volatile yet stable session after a sharp sell-off, with the Nifty showing resilience. Key companies like HAL, Tata Motors, and Bharti Airtel are in focus due to quarterly results and news developments. Zydus Lifesciences is nearing a US acquisition, while Maruti Suzuki commits to green logistics.
Silicon Road Ventures, Ajay Mahajan launch Rs 150-crore AI-focused startup fund
US venture capital fund Silicon Road Ventures has partnered with former Bank of America India MD Ajay Mahajan to launch a Rs 150-crore alternative investment fund. This fund will invest in early-stage startups developing Agentic AI solutions for B2B commerce technology, focusing on areas like supply chain and fintech.
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.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty cuts losses to 250 points; Indian Rupee slumps to 95.18
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are under immense pressure, stumbling down from the gains over the previous sessions. Nifty is down 250 points and is below the 24,000 mark. The Nifty Bank is down, falling over 450 points, slumping below the 55,000 mark. Titan, IndiGo and Eternal are the top laggards.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
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.
Trading guide: Nifty eyes 24,750; AB Capital, SBI, LIC HFL on analyst radar
Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying the shares of Aditya Birla Capital, LIC Housing Finance, and SBI today