After initially cheering the deal, the stock market gave its thumbs-down to Mankind acquiring BSV at the premium valuations of eight times its FY24 revenues and 23 times its estimated ebitda of FY25. The Mankind stock opened 4.5% higher on Friday but closed 3.6% lower. Worries over funding of expensive deal and taking of debt for a debt-free company dragged down the positive sentiment.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20