Andrew Holland, CEO of Avendus Capital Public Markets Alternate Strategies, anticipates a pre-Budget rally in IT, banking, FMCG, and power sectors, aided by post-election gains, rural spending, and renewables. Key areas include consumer stocks, affordable housing finance, and power financers like PFC and REC. Power cables and the beverage sector also appear promising with increasing power orders.
Blackstone to invest Rs 5,000 crore in IIFL Finance for 16% stake as company raises Rs 6,414 crore
IIFL Finance will raise Rs 6,414 crore through a capital infusion led by Blackstone, which will invest Rs 5,000 crore for an approximately 16% stake.