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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")
Beware pressure tactics: Limited-time deals and fear-based appeals
This National Insurance Day, let us look at the various types of fraud that are taking place and how you can avoid falling prey to them
 "Beware pressure tactics: Limited-time deals and fear-based appeals")
Auto component sector: Listed bearings makers have a strong outlook
The three stocks have generated higher returns than their peer/broader indices over the last three months with Timken leading the chart with gains of 23.5 per cent
 "Auto component sector: Listed bearings makers have a strong outlook")
Better policy mix drives the growth for the private life insurers
However, private insurers reported premium growth, indicating a mix of higher-value policies
 "Better policy mix drives the growth for the private life insurers")
Sebi streamlines minimum information rules for RPTs from September
From September 1, companies must provide detailed certificates, valuations and disclosures to audit committees and shareholders for related party transactions
 "Sebi streamlines minimum information rules for RPTs from September")
Sebi conducts raids across country; cracks down on pump, dump schemes
Sebi has seized incriminating evidence through multiple search operations across cities as part of its investigation into fraudulent pump and dump stock schemes
 "Sebi conducts raids across country; cracks down on pump, dump schemes")
HDB Financial IPO subscribed 17x on strong institutional demand
HDB Financial's ₹12,500 crore IPO sees overwhelming interest from institutional investors, though modest grey market premium kept retail demand relatively low
 "HDB Financial IPO subscribed 17x on strong institutional demand")
UltraTech, JK Lakshmi, Shree Cement, ACC rally up to 6% on positive outlook
Analysts at Elara Capital expect demand growth for the cement sector to rebound in FY26, driven by improved execution of government initiatives, such as the PMAY-G, and increased irrigation spending.
 "UltraTech, JK Lakshmi, Shree Cement, ACC rally up to 6% on positive outlook")
TVS Motor hits new peak, surpasses Sep 2024 high; is it good time to buy?
According to Choice Broking, a decisive close above ₹2,852, supported by strong volumes, would confirm the breakout for TVS Motor and potentially trigger the next leg of the uptrend.
 "TVS Motor hits new peak, surpasses Sep 2024 high; is it good time to buy?")
JP Morgan upgrades Torrent Pharma to 'Overweight', lifts target; stk up 5%
Torrent Pharma share price rose after JPMorgan reportedly upgraded the company to 'Overweight'. The brokerage also hiked the target price to ₹3,800, from ₹3,650 earlier.
 "JP Morgan upgrades Torrent Pharma to 'Overweight', lifts target; stk up 5%")
KK Modi Group stock surges 10% today, zooms 118% in 5 months. Do you own?
Shares of Godfrey Philips India hit a new high of ₹9,452.70, surging 10 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes
 "KK Modi Group stock surges 10% today, zooms 118% in 5 months. Do you own?")
Jio Financial stock hits 6-mth high, soars 5% on heavy volumes; here's why
Jio Financial share price rises on Friday: BlackRock Broking Private Limited has received regulatory approval from the Sebi to commence operations as a brokerage firm in India.
 "Jio Financial stock hits 6-mth high, soars 5% on heavy volumes; here's why")
Gold price outlook: How to trade yellow metal today? analyst decode
Gold price outlook: Strong ETF inflows, weaker US Dollar, weak US data and shaky Iran-Israel ceasefire are positive for the yellow metal in the near-term
 "Gold price outlook: How to trade yellow metal today? analyst decode")
Akzo Nobel India up 11% as JSW Paints to buy majority stake for ₹9,400 cr
Akzo Nobel India promoters have executed a share purchase pact with JSW Paints to sell the company's decorative paint business
 "Akzo Nobel India up 11% as JSW Paints to buy majority stake for ₹9,400 cr")
10 large-cap stocks to bet across sectors that may gain up to 32% in H2CY25
Bharti Airtel, DMart, Adani Enterprises, Eternal among 10 large-cap stocks that look technically strong on charts and can deliver double-digit returns in the next six months.
 "10 large-cap stocks to bet across sectors that may gain up to 32% in H2CY25")
Mid, small-caps underperform large-caps in H1 as investors run for cover
Market experts believe that small-caps hold promise from a long-term perspective, provided investors do their homework diligently
 "Mid, small-caps underperform large-caps in H1 as investors run for cover")
PNB Housing gets new 'Buy' from UBS on above average growth; stock up 2%
PNB Housing Finance shares rose 2 per cent after UBS initiated coverage with a 'Buy' call, citing above-market-average growth
 "PNB Housing gets new 'Buy' from UBS on above average growth; stock up 2%")
Brokerages bullish on Nykaa's BPC growth, cautious on fashion outlook
Nomura described Nykaa's growth plans in the BPC segment as being "in line with our view," and highlighted the company's strong positioning in the premium beauty space.
 "Brokerages bullish on Nykaa's BPC growth, cautious on fashion outlook")
IPOs in H1 2025 were priced to perfection; be selective now, say analysts
Notably, so far in 2025, 19 companies have gone public from the mainline segment, raising ₹29,834 crore
 "IPOs in H1 2025 were priced to perfection; be selective now, say analysts")
Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on Bank Nifty & PFC; detailed analysis
Derivative strategy: How trade Bank Nifty and PFC today? Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities explains
 "Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on Bank Nifty & PFC; detailed analysis")