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Sensex Rejig: Trent likely exclusion; Could be replaced by either of these two names
Two names remain the key contenders to replace Trent in the Sensex as part of the rejig. One is Aditya Birla Group's Hindalco Industries, and the other is Shriram Finance.
Vodafone Idea’s survival has certainty, but shareholders’ patience may be tested
Vodafone Idea reduced its loss before tax by 13% to ₹5,515 crore in Q4FY26. The Aditya Birla Group will infuse ₹4,730 crore into the company. Despite this, investor concerns remain over Vodafone’s ability to grow amid high competition and significant debt.
Bajaj Life Insurance CIO sees tactical IT opportunity amid macro uncertainty
Srinivas Rao Ravuri, CIO of Bajaj Life Insurance, said IT stocks are emerging as a tactical play as rupee weakness boosts earnings visibility despite global macro concerns. He expects large IT firms to deliver over 10% earnings growth this year, aided by currency tailwinds. Ravuri also remains positive on domestic sectors like financials, autos and consumer durables, while warning that war-led input cost pressures and supply disruptions could weigh on corporate earnings in the coming quarters.
Aditya Birla Fashion doubles down on TMRW, chases scale over profits
TMRW is betting on offline expansion, AI-led operations, and quick commerce to scale profitably, even as skepticism grows around India’s house-of-brands model and ABFRL faces earnings pressure.
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.
Mirae Asset believes higher import duty could widen India-global bullion price gap
India gold and silver import duty hike may distort bullion prices, widen gap with global rates, and tighten silver ETF supply, Mirae Asset warns.
Can Muthoot Finance shine more after a blockbuster FY26?
Unlike Manappuram Finance, which sacrificed margins to chase growth even as its non-gold portfolio dragged down asset quality, Muthoot focused on profitable growth driven by gold loans
Selling at higher levels turns 23,800 into key barrier for Nifty: Analysts
Benchmark Nifty closed lower last week. Analysts anticipate continued range-bound trading for Nifty this week. Trading strategies suggest buying on dips and selling on rallies within the 23,800-23,200 range. Specific stock recommendations include Indus Towers, Samvardhana Motherson International, Aditya Birla Capital, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Arvind Limited. Investors are advised to consider these opportunities.
Gold loans are no longer merely the last source of credit for the poor: Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp
Muthoot Fincorp is gearing up for a monumental ₹4,000 crore IPO, seeking to ignite its expansion plans and harness the momentum of its current growth trajectory. With an optimistic eye on the future, the company is poised to navigate market fluctuations and continue its upward path. The funds raised will be pivotal in propelling further innovations and initiatives.
Muthoot FinCorp to dilute minimum 10% stake in IPO: CEO Shaji Varghese
Muthoot FinCorp is preparing for its Initial Public Offering. The company plans to offer at least 10 percent of its stake. Funds raised will fuel business expansion. The gold loan NBFC sees significant growth opportunities in the sector. Muthoot FinCorp is also venturing into MSME lending and digital initiatives.
Aditya Birla Group to invest $500 million in Vodafone Idea as revival signal strengthens
Aditya Birla Group is injecting ₹4,730 crore into Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment, bolstering the telecom operator's financial standing. This capital infusion follows Kumar Mangalam Birla's return as chairman and aims to support Vi's efforts to compete with rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
Vodafone Idea Fundraising: Aditya Birla Group Commits $500M Infusion
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