🇮🇳 India Daybook ~ Stocks in News

Positive Buzz

• HDFC Bank: The private banking major is in the spotlight after its Q1 provisional business updates triggered a 4% rally, helping the stock cross a critical milestone and lifting the overall sentiment of the Nifty Bank index.
• Shakti Pumps (India): Shares are expected to buzz after the company secured a significant order worth ₹3,538.9 million from MSEDCL for the supply and commissioning of 15,000 solar water pumping systems across Maharashtra.
• Varun Beverages: The company’s Kenyan subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire the dairy and juice business of Devyani Food Industries Kenya for ₹305 crore, marking a strategic expansion in East Africa.
• Titan Company: Reported a strong Q1 business update with domestic revenue growing 37% YoY and international business surging by 128%, driven by robust demand in the jewelry and watches segments.
• Zen Technologies: Its subsidiary, Vector Technics, has expanded its drone propulsion manufacturing capacity to 3 lakh units per year, positioning it as India's largest fully integrated manufacturer in the sector.
• Prestige Estates: The real estate firm has acquired a 50% stake in Advent Convention and Hotels International for ₹5,040 million as part of its ongoing diversification and expansion strategy.
• NBCC (India): The state-owned firm has bagged three new government Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contracts, further strengthening its order book.

Neutral Developments

• Cochin Shipyard: The government has announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to a 5% stake (including a green-shoe option) at a floor price of ₹1,400 per share. The OFS opens for non-retail investors today, July 7.
• Blue Jet Healthcare: The company launched its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) on July 6, setting a floor price of ₹531.70 per share to raise capital for growth.
• Avenue Supermarts (DMart): The retail giant has issued commercial papers worth ₹300 crore at a coupon of 6.60% with a maturity date set for late September 2026.
• SME IPO Listings: A 2026 record of six SME companies, including Kratikal Tech, Vinit Mobile, and Sampark India Logistics, are scheduled to list on the exchanges today.

Negative News

• Kotak Mahindra Bank: The stock remains under pressure after emerging as a top laggard in the previous session, sliding 4% and bucking the trend of the broader market rally.
• Reliance Industries: SEBI has reportedly issued an administrative warning to the company’s Compliance Officer regarding alleged procedural lapses related to insider trading regulations.
• Capillary Technologies: The company disclosed that an overseas subsidiary was the victim of a deepfake-related banking fraud amounting to EUR 3 million, though a small portion has been recovered.
• Nifty PSU Bank & Media: These sectors saw profit booking in the last session, with indices like Nifty PSU Bank falling nearly 0.9% despite the Nifty 50's gains.

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