Bandhan Financial looks to give long-term investors an exit
Bandhan Financial Services is looking at ways for its investors to exit. The company has hired an investment banker to explore options. This move aligns with regulatory requirements for Bandhan Bank. The promoter’s stake needs to be reduced. Options include selling shares to private equity funds or an initial public offer. The company’s performance is […]
D-Street slips 1% to 11-month low, and it’s not done falling yet
Indian stock markets plunged to an 11-month low on Thursday, with the Nifty and Sensex dropping around 1% each. Surging crude oil prices, driven by US-Iran conflict fears, spooked investors, mirroring past market downturns. Analysts warn of continued volatility and potential further declines until oil prices stabilize, though a rebound is possible in oversold conditions.
BofA Securities enters Kaynes Technologies via Rs 42 crore block deal; stock down 48% in six months
BofA Securities acquired 1.16 lakh Kaynes Technologies shares via a block deal, while the stock continues a multi-month downtrend despite rising revenue and quarterly profit growth
Innovision extends IPO till March 17 after failing to reach full subscription, lowers price band
Innovision’s IPO has been extended to March 17 after 32% subscription, reflecting weak investor interest; the price band was revised lower, while revenue growth is strong but margins remain thin.
US Stocks: Bumble shares soar 40% as investors swipe right on AI-powered reboot
Bumble shares jumped more than 40% in early trading on Thursday after the company posted upbeat fourth-quarter revenue and unveiled an AI-driven overhaul of its apps to lure back younger users.
Oil prices unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday global oil prices are unlikely to hit $200 a barrel even as crude tankers remained stalled in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran widened.
Swan Defence promoters to part-sell stake next week, appoints I-banker
Hazel Infra, the promoter entity of shipbuilder Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, is looking to part sell their holding in the company through the offer for sale (OFS) route next week, people aware of the development said on Thursday.
Private bank stocks slump up to 21% in one month, but Gurmeet Chadha sees value. Here’s why
Despite private banks lagging the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex recently, market veteran Gurmeet Chadha sees strong value in banking stocks, citing attractive valuations and a shift from LDR to LCR that could boost credit growth by 3–7%.
Jio IPO delay among 2 reasons why Jefferies cuts Bharti Airtel’s target price
Jefferies has cut its target price on Bharti Airtel to Rs 2,250 from Rs 2,575, citing a potential delay in the Reliance Jio IPO and concerns over Bharti’s entry into the NBFC business. The brokerage expects tariff hikes to be pushed to December 2026 but maintains a Buy rating, saying the stock still offers favourable […]
Amid market volatility, Neeraj Dewan sees opportunities in these three sectors
Indian stock markets face volatility due to geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices, disrupting recent stability. Despite caution, market expert Neeraj Dewan identifies selective long-term opportunities in sectors like energy, defensives, food delivery platforms, auto, and select PSU stocks, advising gradual accumulation on dips.