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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian equities ended sharply lower as weak global cues and geopolitical tensions triggered broad-based selling. Nifty slipped 1.04% to 23,123, with analysts advising caution and a sell-on-rise strategy. Market breadth remained weak, while select stocks attracted buying interest and several counters hit fresh 52-week highs.
Grasim announces ₹3,094-cr investment for lyocell capacity expansion in Karnataka plant
The expansion will add 110,000 TPA capacity at Harihar; total cellulosic staple fibre capacity slated to exceed one million tonnes annually by 2030. Grasim Industries, a Aditya Birla Group company, shares closed at ₹3,060.30 on the NSE on June 8, down 0.89%, or ₹27.40.
Closing Bell: Broad-based selling sends Sensex, Nifty to two-month lows
Indian equities extended losses for a second straight session, with the Sensex and Nifty hitting two-month lows amid broad-based selling. Rising crude oil prices, weakness in heavyweight stocks and a risk-off mood weighed on market sentiment.
Peak XV sells stake in Go Digit to JP Morgan, Aditya Birla MF for ₹100 cr
JP Morgan and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund have collectively acquired over 33.3 lakh shares of Go Digit General Insurance from Peak XV Partners for Rs 100 crore through open market transactions. Following the transaction, shares of Go Digit General Insurance on Friday rose 5 per cent to Rs 318 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). US-based JP Morgan through its affiliate JP Morgan (Taiwan) Eastern Technology Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund purchased 33,33,500 shares representing nearly a 0.4 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based Go Digit General Insurance, according to the block deal data executed on Thursday on the exchange. The shares were acquired at an average price of Rs 300 apiece, taking the combined deal value to Rs 100 crore. Meanwhile, venture capital firm Peak XV Partners through its arm Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III offloaded the same number of shares in the transaction, as per the data. The stake sale comes after Peak XV Partners fully exi
RBI reiterates that it remains vigilant on exchange rate and is fully prepared to do whatever it takes to preserve orderly market condition
The Reserve Bank of India governor reiterated that Indias exchange rate policy remains unchanged. RBI does not target any specific level or band; instead, we allow the exchange rate to be determined by market forces, he said. The exchange rate may sometimes witness movements, often caused by speculative pressures, especially in the wake of heightened uncertainty, that are not in sync with fundamentals and are disruptive of economic activity. While the central banks objective is not to resist market-driven adjustments, it will curb excessive volatility and prevent disorderly market movements, he added. Foreign exchange reserves provide a strong buffer against external shocks and we have a broad range of regulatory and market-based instruments to respond effectively as may be required. In this regard, RBI remain vigilant and are fully prepared to do whatever it takes to preserve orderly market conditions, the RBI governor noted.
Go Digit Insurance shares jump 9% after Rs 100 crore block deal attracts MFs, global investor
Go Digit General Insurance shares saw a significant jump. This surge followed a Rs 100-crore block deal. Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and JPMorgan Taiwan Eastern Technology Fund acquired shares. Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III was the seller.
Go Digit shares climb 10% as institutional investors pick up stake
According to NSE, Aditya Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund has purchased 2.1 million shares of Digit General Insurance, while JPMorgan (Taiwan) Eastern Technology Fund also acquired 1.1 million shares.
Dividend Alert: This Aditya Birla NBFC Arm Declares Rs 9/Share Payout; Check Details
The proposed dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the company's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Vodafone Idea shares rally 7% to fresh 52-week high despite market crash. What's behind the surge?
Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 7% to a new 52-week high after ICRA upgraded the telecom operator’s rating and revised its outlook. Investor sentiment was further boosted by lower AGR dues, promoter support from the Aditya Birla Group and Citi removing its ‘High Risk’ tag while maintaining a bullish outlook.
Aditya Birla Group Emerges Front Runner To Buy Shell's Sprng Energy For $1.7 Billion
As part of the process, the Aditya Birla Group will conduct due diligence over the next three to four weeks before deciding on a final agreement.
CRISIL places Anupam Rasayan's credit ratings on watch
The ratings have been placed on watch following announcement by ARIL of acquisition of 43.3-48.2% equity stake in Bliss GVS Pharma, a pharmaceutical (pharma) formulations company based in India, which may be funded through debt, equity or internal accrual.
Aditya Birla Group seen as front-runner in $1.7-billion-plus deal for Shell’s Sprng Energy: report
Aditya Birla Group has emerged as front runner to buy Shells Indian renewable platform Sprng Energy for over $1.7 billion, edging KKR, though talks remain ongoing and non-binding.