Market Bizzz

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have significantly increased their investments in Indian equities, with net purchases of Rs 23,778 crore through May 16, 2025, following a shift in April. This buying momentum is fueled by easing geopolitical tensions, improved global trade relations, and India’s robust growth prospects. Experts anticipate continued FII buying, supported by controlled inflation and expected rate cuts.

The S&P 500 steadily added to gains from late morning, while investors took weak data in their stride. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers said its Consumer Sentiment Index slumped further in May while one-year inflation expectations surged to 7.3% from 6.5% last month.

The borrowing is against the group’s 9.2% stake in Tata Sons held via Sterling Investment, all shares in its real estate company, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, and its oil and gas business, SP Energy.

Neuland Laboratories’ shares plunged, extending losses due to investor concerns over a 59% drop in Q4 profit, despite strong guidance. Increased operating costs and reduced sales volumes triggered the decline. While the company anticipates better growth in FY26, peers have reported stronger results and promising outlooks, further impacting investor sentiment.

When the closing price rises above the VWAP, it signifies that the closing price is higher than the average price at which it was traded throughout the day, with the average being weighted by trading volume.

Sajjan Jindal Family Trust plans to sell JSW Infrastructure shares worth up to Rs 1,200 crore via a block deal, offering 42 million shares at a floor price of Rs 288 per share. This move aims to meet SEBI’s minimum public shareholding requirements.

Shiv Chanani of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund suggests that while global uncertainties have lessened, a growth slowdown is expected in the short term. He anticipates a stronger second half for the Indian market, favoring domestic demand-oriented sectors due to upcoming monsoons and lower taxation benefits.

When the closing price rises above the VWAP, it signifies that the closing price is higher than the average price at which it was traded throughout the day, with the average being weighted by trading volume.

Tata Power’s consolidated net profit surged 25% to ₹1,306 crore in Q4FY25, with revenue rising 8% to ₹17,096 crore. A final dividend of ₹2.25 per share is proposed, pending shareholder approval on July 4, 2025, with a record date of June 20, 2025. The company plans a ₹25,000 crore capex for FY26 and is eyeing discom bids in Uttar Pradesh.