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upGrad signs term sheet to acquire Unacademy in all-stock deal
The deal between upGrad and Unacademy brings together two of India’s most prominent edtech platforms at a time when the sector is grappling with slower growth and tighter capital availability.
NSE picks 20 banks, eight law firms for mega IPO
Morgan Stanley, Citi, JP Morgan among foreign bankers and Kotak Mahindra, JM Financial, Axis and IIFL Capital among Indian bankers managing the NSE IPO. Eight law firms including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, Latham & Watkins LLP will advise on the issue.
Tejas Networks Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Piramal Pharma Ltd, Northern ARC Capital Ltd, IndusInd Bank Ltd and Amber Enterprises India Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 12 March 2026.
Explained: How Dixon, Kaynes Tech, others may benefit from latest FDI policy changes
India has eased investment rules for countries sharing a land border, allowing up to 10% foreign ownership in firms via the automatic route. Approvals for specific sectors like electronics components will now be fast-tracked to 60 days, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and attract capital.
Senior bankers quit for rivals as Asia talent fight intensifies
Senior bankers in Asia are increasingly switching firms as deal activity in the region picks up, triggering fresh hiring and poaching among major global banks. Investment banks including UBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies are competing for talent across sectors such as real estate and equity capital markets.
Billionaire-backed Kotak Bank open to deals as CEO touts capital
Kotak Mahindra Bank is exploring acquisitions to deploy its surplus capital and expand its scale, CEO Ashok Vaswani said. The lender has a strong capital position, with a capital-to-risk ratio of 22.6%, allowing it to consider even deals above $1 billion, though it will assess whether targets fit its strategy, valuation and management focus.
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
Avoid chasing metal rally; focus on domestic sectors: Jyotivardhan Jaipuria
Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, Founder & MD of Valentis Advisors, says market corrections during geopolitical conflicts historically present buying opportunities, though investors should stagger investments due to oil and gas risks. He remains positive on banks, select capital goods and pharmaceuticals, while continuing to hold metals but avoiding fresh buying at current levels. Export-oriented sectors like chemicals may face near-term pressure from higher logistics and raw material costs.
OYO parent appoints ex-SEBI chief Ajay Tyagi to board ahead of IPO push
CNBC-TV18 had earlier reported that OYO’s parent had confidentially filed draft IPO papers with SEBI, signalling a fresh attempt at tapping public markets after deferring earlier listing plans. The move reflects a broader reset within the company as it sharpens its focus on profitability, governance, and long-term capital market readiness.
Why global capital is looking at India differently this year
India's economic resilience, fueled by digital infrastructure and evolving regulations, is attracting global capital. The latest budget reinforces this, with initiatives like GIFT City offering fiscal clarity and regulatory certainty. This focus on long-term institutional choices and data integrity signals India's readiness for global financial integration, moving beyond 'emerging market' status.
HAL, Mazagon Dock, GRSE in focus as defence orders, aircraft demand pick up: PL Capital
Amit Anwani, Research Analyst, PL Capital said defence manufacturing, shipbuilding and aircraft production could see sustained order visibility, supported by replacement demand and domestic manufacturing focus.
Closing Bell: Market snaps 3-day fall; Nifty above 23,400, Sensex surges 939 pts
Biggest Nifty gainers M&M, Grasim Industries, Trent, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, while losers are Bharat Electronics, Wipro, Max Healthcare, Sun Pharma, Coal India. On the sectoral front, auto, bank, FMCG up 0.5-1%, while media, oil & gas, pharma, realty, capital goods down 0.5-2%. Nifty Midcap index is trading flat, while smallcap index down 0.5%.