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JSW Paints plans to acquire Akzo Nobel India shares. They issued an offer to acquire up to 25.24% of the company’s voting share capital. The offer price is Rs 3,417.77 per share. The total consideration could reach Rs 3,929.06 crore. This follows JSW Paints’ earlier announcement to acquire a 74.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India.

Foreign Portfolio Investors have exhibited a selling trend in Indian equities, with outflows of Rs 555 crore in July, marking a reversal after three months of positive inflows. This shift is attributed to high valuations following a market recovery and the attractiveness of cheaper markets elsewhere.

India’s unlisted equity market faces a sharp correction. Shares of NSE, NSDL, and Tata Capital decline from recent peaks. HDB Financial’s discounted IPO and regulatory actions against Jane Street impact market sentiment. Tata Capital’s rights issue adds to valuation concerns. Analysts suggest a broader valuation reset is underway. Investors are advised to be cautious of valuations and growth potential.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sold $36.4 million worth of his company’s shares, adding to previous sales under a prearranged trading plan. This move comes as Huang’s wealth approaches Warren Buffett’s due to Nvidia’s success in the AI hardware market. Despite the sales, Huang still holds a significant number of Nvidia shares.

GTPL Hathway reported a 27% decline in net profit, reaching Rs 10.5 crore for the quarter ended June, while revenue increased by 7% to Rs 909.1 crore. The cable TV business saw a slight revenue dip, but the subscriber base remained stable at 9.6 million. Broadband ARPU rose, and data consumption surged, with network expansion continuing.

The S&P 500 eased from a record high the day before, with caution prevailing after Trump on Thursday imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil and as the European Union braced for a possible letter from Trump with details on fresh tariffs.

Housing finance companies (HFCs) are anticipated to reveal modest earnings for the June quarter, supported by an 8% year-on-year rise in loan disbursals. However, margins are expected to face pressure from bank competition and rate cuts. Provisioning costs might increase due to slower recoveries, potentially leading to flat profit growth after tax.

Tata Elxsi’s Q1FY26 consolidated net profit plummeted 22% year-on-year to Rs 144 crore, with revenue also declining 3.7% to Rs 892 crore, impacted by macroeconomic headwinds. Despite challenges, the company secured key deals, including a multi-million-dollar agreement with a US-based technology firm. MD & CEO Manoj Raghavan acknowledged the challenging quarter but emphasized the company’s resilience.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises faces scrutiny as a fundraising proposal falters. Shareholders rejected the warrant issuance plan. This blocked the Goenka family’s attempt to increase their stake. The company aimed to raise funds for growth amidst industry competition. Proxy firms raised concerns about shareholder dilution. Public investors hold a significant portion of Zee’s shares.

Samir Arora of Helios Capital believes that global investors are reducing their US market exposure, favoring ex-US ETFs, which benefits India due to its strong growth narrative. This shift reflects a broader diversification trend as investors seek opportunities beyond the US. Further, he anticipates increased FII flows into India, especially with the resolution of events like the ‘Jane Street’ issue.