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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.
We are ambitious and working to become a top 5 private bank again: Vinay Tonse, MD & CEO, Yes Bank
Yes Bank is embarking on an ambitious journey to enhance its foundational elements—people, processes, products, and technology. With a keen eye on both corporate and retail sectors, the bank is committed to fostering resilient growth. While it remains vigilant about lending to MSMEs in light of geopolitical uncertainties, there's currently no sign of distress.
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
India emerges APAC’s top bet for real estate returns across sectors: CBRE survey
India leads Asia Pacific in real estate yields across all asset classes. Global investors are actively deploying capital into Indian real estate. This trend is expected to strengthen as more institutional-grade products become available. India's commercial real estate investment saw significant growth in Q1 2026. The nation is a top market for real estate debt interest.
India's private sector growth fades in May as a manufacturing growth slows
Growth across India's private sector economy faded slightly halfway through the first fiscal quarter, with the latest HSBC Flash PMI figures showing weaker increases in total new orders, international sales, employment and business activity. After retreating in April, input price inflation ticked higher, but firms limited the pass-through of additional cost burdens to clients by lifting output charges to a lesser extent. Service providers outperformed manufacturers and experienced softer inflationary pressures. Registering 58.1 in May, the HSBC Flash India PMI Composite Output Index a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of India's manufacturing and service sectors was down only marginally from 58.2 in April and therefore signalled another marked expansion in private sector activity. Underlying data showed that a pick-up in growth across the service economy was offset by a weaker increase in factory production, one that was the ...
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.