Sri Lotus Developers shares hit a fresh 52-week high after a Capital Group fund acquired a 2% stake worth over Rs 195 crore. The promoter stake sale helped meet minimum public shareholding norms. The stock has more than doubled since its March low, while Q1 FY27 profit rose 77% year-on-year.
Jefferies has identified Paytm, Groww, PB Fintech, AU Small Finance Bank and Poonawalla Fincorp as its 25% CAGR club of Indian financial stocks. The brokerage expects strong earnings and revenue growth over FY26-29, supported by scale, new business initiatives and operating leverage, while maintaining Buy calls on all five stocks.
Jefferies has cut its target price for KEI Industries by 11% to Rs 6,150, citing concerns over UltraTech Cement’s entry into wires and cables. The brokerage expects some retail market-share pressure but believes KEI can offset the impact through power transmission cables and exports, retaining its Buy rating on the stock.
Steamhouse India’s IPO was subscribed 8.36 times by 1 pm on Day 3, led by strong demand from non-institutional investors. The issue’s grey market premium stood at Rs 23, indicating a potential 28% listing gain over the Rs 81 upper price band. The IPO closes on September 11, 2026.
Eurozone government bonds are facing their sharpest weekly selloff since the Iran war began as surging energy prices fuel inflation concerns and boost expectations of further rate hikes. German, French and Italian yields have climbed, putting global debt markets under pressure.
The NSE IPO could unlock significant hidden value for 26 listed shareholders, whose combined NSE holdings could be worth around Rs 94,619 crore at the tentative upper price of Rs 1,785 per share. LIC stands to benefit the most, with its 26.53-crore-share stake valued at around Rs 47,351 crore.
For NRIs earning in stronger foreign currencies such as dollars, pounds or dirhams, investing in India can offer greater rupee purchasing power. However, experts caution that currency strength alone does not make someone a better investor.
Barclays expects the European Central Bank to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in December as persistent inflation and higher energy prices keep pressure on policymakers. The forecast follows the ECB’s latest rate hike, while markets are pricing in a high probability of another increase as oil prices remain elevated.
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