ICICI Prudential AMC promoter Prudential Corporation Holdings plans to sell up to 2% stake through open-market transactions from August 27 to meet minimum public shareholding requirements. Promoter holding will fall to 85.60% after the proposed sale.
European shares edged higher as falling oil prices eased bond yields and supported equities, while investors awaited Nvidia’s quarterly results and fresh US inflation data. The STOXX 600 gained 0.1%, with basic resources leading gains, even as energy stocks lagged amid hopes of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Mold-Tek Packaging’s board has approved a 1:1 bonus issue and recommended a final dividend of Rs 3 per share for FY26. Under the proposal, shareholders will receive one bonus share of Rs 5 face value for every share held. The company will announce the record date later, while the dividend will be declared at its annual general meeting.
European Central Bank policymakers are increasingly leaning towards a September rate hike as the Iran conflict drives up energy prices and inflation. While inflation is nearing 3% and economic activity remains resilient, officials appear reluctant to signal further tightening beyond September, keeping future decisions dependent on incoming data.
Avenue Supermarts is preparing to venture into the corporate debt market shortly. The retailer intends to secure around ten billion rupees via bonds with a maximum maturity of three years. Notably, the company last issued bonds back in October 2019. There is significant interest from mutual funds in these investment opportunities.
Modulus Alternatives has secured over Rs 300 crore in the first close of its third private credit fund, India Credit Opportunities Fund III. The SEBI-registered Category II AIF has a target corpus of Rs 2,000 crore, including a greenshoe option, and will focus on performing credit opportunities across high-growth sectors.
While the Nifty Midcap 150 continues to trade near record levels, several individual midcap stocks have seen sharp declines from their 52-week highs. An analysis of ACE Equity data highlights 14 midcap stocks that have fallen between 30% and 55%, revealing the weakness beneath the index-level resilience.
Four regional Federal Reserve banks backed a 25-basis-point increase in the discount rate ahead of the July policy meeting, minutes showed. The recommendations highlight divisions within the Fed system as policymakers weigh persistent inflation against signs of economic weakness, with markets closely watching for clues on future interest-rate moves.
US government debt remains a cornerstone of global financial markets, but rising borrowing costs, persistent fiscal deficits and stronger competition for global capital are raising concerns over its long-term sustainability.
Jefferies has raised its target prices for Hindustan Zinc and Hindalco Industries, but prefers the former, retaining a Buy rating versus Hold on Hindalco. The brokerage expects stronger zinc and silver prices to boost Hindustan Zinc’s earnings, while softer aluminium prices and higher debt could weigh on Hindalco’s performance.
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