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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.
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.

ReNew Energy earnings in focus: Can India solar giant sustain momentum? - Investing.com India
ReNew Energy earnings in focus: Can India solar giant sustain momentum?Investing.com India
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.
Aditya Birla group, KKR left in race for Sprng Energy
Aditya Birla Group and KKR are vying to buy Shell's renewable energy firm Sprng Energy. Binding financial bids are in, and Shell will negotiate with the top two contenders next week. India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and Actis are out of the running. The deal could be worth around $2 billion. Shell is reviewing strategic options for Sprng Energy.
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.

JSW Energy Q4 Results: EBITDA surges 87% on acquisitions, capacity additions
JSW Energy reported record EBITDA driven by acquisitions and capacity additions, even as profit declined. The company highlighted strong operational momentum and remained on track with its long-term Strategy 3.0 roadmap.

Q4 Results This Week: Bharti Airtel, HPCL, Dixon, among 200 companies reporting numbers
As many as 200 companies, including Nifty 50 names such as Bharti Airtel, Cipla, JSW Steel and Power Grid, and multiple F&O and cash market names such as UPL, Canara Bank, Indian Hotels etc. will be reporting their March quarter results this week. Here's a look at the complete list:
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. ...
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore wins order from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore continued the momentum from its recent large order win, by securing another EPC order (significant) from Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals (BCGCL), a joint venture of Coal India (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), for a Coal-to-Ammonium-Nitrate project in Odisha. According to the company's project classification, the order is valued in the range of Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore.
Nestle India, 4 other stocks hit 52-week highs, rally up to 55% in a month
Despite the Sensex declining 252 points, five BSE 200 stocks including Adani Green Energy and Nestlé India hit 52-week highs, reflecting strong momentum and bullish sentiment supported by sharp monthly gains.
Adani Power, Ports & Enterprises: Why Jefferies just raised their target prices on 3 Adani group stocks
Jefferies has raised target prices on Adani Power, Adani Ports and Adani Enterprises, maintaining ‘Buy’ ratings on strong operational performance, capacity expansions and improving realisations. Adani Ports saw EBITDA beat estimates, supported by higher domestic port realisations and upcoming capacity additions. The brokerage expects steady volume growth and strong EBITDA momentum across the Adani group.