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Brokerages positive on medium-term prospects of Torrent-JB Chemicals merger
Despite steep premium and short-term earnings dilution, analysts expect Torrent Pharma's acquisition of JB Chemicals to be value accretive in the medium term
 "Brokerages positive on medium-term prospects of Torrent-JB Chemicals merger")
Stocks to Watch Today: Torrent Pharma, Tata Steel, Mazagon Dock, Suzlon
Stocks to Watch Today, Monday, June 30, 2025: ITD Cementation, Asian Paints, BHEL, RVNL, Titagarh Rail System, NTPC, TVS Holdings, and Waaree Energies are some of the top stocks to watch today
 "Stocks to Watch Today: Torrent Pharma, Tata Steel, Mazagon Dock, Suzlon")
Raymond, Raymond Lifestyle zoom up to 16% on heavy volume; here's why
Share price of Raymond has zoomed 67 per cent and Raymond Lifestyle by 64 per cent from their respective 52-week lows touched on April 7, 2025.
 "Raymond, Raymond Lifestyle zoom up to 16% on heavy volume; here's why")
Torrent Pharma share pops 4% on ₹25,689-cr JB Chem deal; analysts cautious
Torrent Pharmaceuticals has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (JBCP) at a fully diluted equity valuation of ₹25,689 crore.
 "Torrent Pharma share pops 4% on ₹25,689-cr JB Chem deal; analysts cautious")
SBI, Indian, Union Bank gain up to 4%; what's driving PSU Banks today
PSU Bank shares in focus: At 10:37 AM; Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 2.4 per cent, as compared to 0.3 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.
 "SBI, Indian, Union Bank gain up to 4%; what's driving PSU Banks today")
5 technical reasons why Jio Financial Services stock can rally another 22%
Jio Financial Services has surged over 67% in the last four months; here are 5 reasons why the stock looks strong on technical charts.
 "5 technical reasons why Jio Financial Services stock can rally another 22%")
Laurus Labs nears record high after 4 years, zooms 84% from 52-week low
Laurus Labs management sees a clear pathway for further margin expansion as the company continue delivering on mid-late phase projects, ramping up new assets, and better asset utilisation.
 "Laurus Labs nears record high after 4 years, zooms 84% from 52-week low")
Can Nifty hit 30,000 in H2 2025? Buy or sell FMCG, Auto stocks? Chart check
The Nifty can potentially surge another 9% to hit levels of around 28,000-mark in the coming months; among sectors, auto and metal may see up to 20 per cent upside, suggest technical charts.
 "Can Nifty hit 30,000 in H2 2025? Buy or sell FMCG, Auto stocks? Chart check")
Ashok Leyland, Grasim among top stocks to buy today; Check target here
Stocks to buy: Analyst at Angel One recommends Ashok Leyland, Grasim and one other stock; Check target price, stop loss here
Front-loaded, then flat: JPMorgan Index fails to sustain FAR bond inflows
When JPMorgan announced in September 2023 that Indian bonds would be phased into the index starting June 28, 2024
 "Front-loaded, then flat: JPMorgan Index fails to sustain FAR bond inflows")
MF distribution industry moving towards consolidation: Misbah Baxamusa
In today's dynamic, tech-driven environment, smaller distributors need robust digital infrastructure and operational support to stay competitive, says Baxamusa
 "MF distribution industry moving towards consolidation: Misbah Baxamusa")
Fund Pick: Aditya Birla Sun Life outrunning rate hounds tactically
Nimble duration calls gave fund agility to sidestep rate shocks and seize yield pockets
 "Fund Pick: Aditya Birla Sun Life outrunning rate hounds tactically")
Bull run on buckling knees: Benchmarks stand tall, but on splintered legs
June rally runs on a limp: Headline gains mask a brittle advance, with more stocks falling than rising
 "Bull run on buckling knees: Benchmarks stand tall, but on splintered legs")
MRF Tyres grips the road on margins but valuation tread wears thin
Twin wheels of raw material relief and pricing traction power a 26% stock climb
 "MRF Tyres grips the road on margins but valuation tread wears thin")
Street signs: Nifty eyes 26K, demat flood breaks levee, HDB IPO fork
At the start of June, India's domestic markets were just 3 million dematerialised (demat) accounts short of the 200 million milestone
Sensex reclaims 84K level for first time since October, nears peak
Log best weekly gain since May 16
 "Sensex reclaims 84K level for first time since October, nears peak")
Equity, hybrid funds dominate small town mutual fund flows: Icra Analytics
In contrast, the investment pattern in the top 30 cities (T-30) differs significantly due to the presence of institutional investors
 "Equity, hybrid funds dominate small town mutual fund flows: Icra Analytics")
Wakefit to raise ₹468 crore via IPO; plans to expand Coco stores
Wakefit plans to raise Rs 468.2 crore via IPO, with a fresh issue and partial exit by promoters and investors as it expands store network and marketing efforts
 "Wakefit to raise ₹468 crore via IPO; plans to expand Coco stores")
Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau may net ₹1,000 crore as firm files for IPO
Pine Labs' DRHP shows CEO Amrish Rau's net worth may cross ₹1,000 crore as he sells shares via OFS, alongside Peak XV, PayPal, Mastercard and other investors
 "Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau may net ₹1,000 crore as firm files for IPO")
JSW Paints to buy almost 75% stake in Akzo Nobel India for ₹8,986 cr
Conglomerate to acquire 75% in Dutch paint maker for ₹8,986 cr; to become fourth-largest player in the sector
 "JSW Paints to buy almost 75% stake in Akzo Nobel India for ₹8,986 cr")