Stocks in news: Reliance Infra, VST Industries, IDFC First Bank, NTPC, Vodafone Idea
Stocks in news: Domestic markets remained almost unchanged in a volatile session. Reliance Infra plans to raise Rs 3,014 crore, NTPC approves Rs 9,701 crore investment, and SBI extends $50 million support to Maldives. RBI re-appoints V Vaidyanathan as IDFC First Bank CEO. Vodafone Idea faces scrutiny after a significant stock fall.
Radhakishan Damani sells 1 lakh shares in VST Industries for Rs 4.4 crore via block deal
Ace investor Radhakishan Damani has sold 1 lakh shares in VST Industries for Rs 4.4 crore via a block deal. The shares were sold at Rs 439.05 each, slightly above the previous closing price. Following this sale, Damani’s stake in VST Industries has reduced to 2.82% from 3.47%.
L&T, 6 others pick 8.03% stake in Cube Highways Trust for Rs 1,243 crore
The company had clocked a loss of Rs 20 crore in the year-ago period. Its total income rose to Rs 830.9 crore from Rs 781.6 crore, while expenses stood at Rs 823 crore, as against Rs 799.5 crore.
Sebi bars Axis Capital from debt merchant banking activities until further orders
The regulator imposed this restriction as a temporary measure after discovering that Axis Capital had essentially guaranteed the redemption of NCDs under the pretence of underwriting, a practice that is not permitted.
Sebi modifies framework for valuation of AIFs’ investment portfolio
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday tweaked the framework for valuing the investment portfolios of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) whereby securities — other than unlisted, non-traded, or thinly-traded securities — will now be valued in line with mutual fund rules.
Expanding network, strong balance sheet augur well for Karur Vysya Bank
Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) stock has outperformed BSE Bankex despite sector pressures. KVB has strong retail and commercial loan growth, low loan-deposit ratio, and high liquidity coverage ratio. Analysts have raised one-year price targets by over 8%.
Reliance Infrastructure seeks shareholders’ nod to raise Rs 3,000 crore via QIP
Reliance Infrastructure approved raising Rs 3,014 crore through a preferential issue to promoter group companies and other investors. The company also seeks shareholder approval for a QIP of up to Rs 3,000 crore.
Tech View: Nifty forms shooting star candle, consolidation likely to continue. How to trade on Friday
A small negative candle with a long upper shadow on the daily chart suggests a false breakout above 25,500. This sharp rejection from new highs indicates a potential short-term dip, according to Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.
HAL shares slump over 5% even amid overall bullish market sentiments
HAL Share Price: Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd fell over 5% despite strong market sentiments, following a significant Rs 26,000 crore defense deal. Analysts expect continued growth amid supply chain challenges.
Price hikes to continue, Ceat pushing for growth to accelerate in second half: Arnab Banerjee
Ceat’s MD & CEO Arnab Banerjee explains that price hikes will continue due to inadequate pass-through of raw material costs, with further increases anticipated in September. Despite high natural rubber prices, Ceat aims for growth in international markets and has planned significant capex for FY25. Banerjee also says the overall OEM demand will be flattish. […]