Author: Legal Parivar

Bharat Electronics’ shares surged over 2% to reach a 52-week high in early trading on Thursday following UBS’s upward revision of the stock’s target price. BEL’s share price rose by 2.30% to ₹215.35 on the BSE after UBS reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating on Bharat Electronics shares and raised the target price to ₹257 per share from ₹205. Additionally, UBS assigned a 35x PE to March FY26E earnings, compared to 30x earlier, citing improved earnings and strong momentum in new orders. The defense PSU, Bharat Electronics, has witnessed a significant increase in new orders in FY24, surpassing consensus estimates for the…

MVK Agro Food Product’s share price experienced a lackluster debut on the NSE SME platform today. The stock opened at ₹79, marking a 34.17% decline from its issue price of ₹120. Despite the weak start, the shares quickly reached the 5% upper circuit limit. The MVK Agro Food Product IPO was open for subscription from Thursday, February 29, to Monday, March 4. The IPO’s price band was set at ₹120 per share, with a lot size of 1,200 shares. Investors could bid for a minimum of 1,200 shares and in multiples thereof. Specializing in sugar production, by-products utilization, and power…

Phoenix Mills shares experienced a rise of approximately 3.7 percent following HSBC’s upward revision of its target price for the stock. HSBC, maintaining its ‘buy’ recommendation on Phoenix Mills, increased the target price to Rs 3,130 per share from the previous close of Rs 2,707.3, indicating a potential upside of 15.6 percent. Highlighting the company’s transition from mall operators to a diversified and growth-oriented entity, HSBC noted that the current valuation reflects this evolution. The stabilisation of new malls and the office portfolio is anticipated to drive high double-digit growth, according to HSBC. At 10 am, shares of Phoenix Mills…

IIFL Finance saw a notable recovery on March 7, surging over 8 percent in morning trading. This rebound follows a 35 percent decline over the last two sessions, triggered by the RBI’s decision to prohibit the company from issuing gold loans. The stock’s sharp turnaround came after IIFL Finance announced that Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa has agreed to extend $200 million in liquidity support to the company in case it faces any funding challenges following the regulatory restrictions on its gold loan business. Watsa, backed by Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, holds stakes in IIFL Finance and other IIFL group entities.…

In early trading on March 7, Jupiter Wagons witnessed a significant 6 percent jump as it secured a substantial order worth Rs 957 crore from the rail ministry. At 9:31 am, Jupiter Wagons was trading at Rs 384.30 on the BSE, marking an increase of Rs 22.40 or 6.19 percent. The company announced, “The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has awarded a contract to the company for the manufacturing and supply of 2,237 BOSM wagons for a total value of Rs 956,87,67,500.” In the quarter ending December 2023, Jupiter Wagons reported an impressive 82.6 percent increase in net profit, reaching…

Mukka Proteins, a manufacturer of fish protein products, made a remarkable debut in the public market as its shares were listed at Rs 40 on March 7, marking a premium of 42.86 percent over its IPO price of Rs 28. The strong listing performance aligned well with market expectations, fueled by the robust response to the Mangaluru-based company’s initial public offering (IPO), which was oversubscribed by a staggering 136.99 times. Non-institutional investors took the lead, subscribing 250.38 times their allocated shares. Qualified institutional buyers also showed strong interest, subscribing 189.28 times, while retail investors bid 58.52 times the shares allocated…

In early trading on March 7, Gujarat Toolroom (GTL) experienced a 5 percent surge in its share price following an announcement of a significant order worth Rs 29 crore from Reliance Industries Limited for construction supplies. At 9:34 am, Gujarat Toolroom was trading at Rs 59.95 on the BSE, marking an increase of Rs 2.82 or 4.94 percent. This order signifies the beginning of what appears to be a promising collaboration between GTL and Reliance Industries. GTL expressed confidence in its capabilities, stating that while this initial order underscores the trust placed in them, they anticipate further orders from Reliance…

In early trading on March 7, the share price of Subex rose after the company secured a five-year, $2.2 million contract from a leading telecom operator in Southeast Asia. At 9:32 am, Subex was trading at Rs 36.68 on the BSE, up Rs 0.45 or 1.24 percent. The contract involves deploying Subex’s advanced business assurance and fraud management solutions on HyperSense. This strategic move aims to address both current and future risks, particularly those emerging in the dynamic landscape of the 5G era. It enables the operator to innovate rapidly and drive growth in the region’s digital ecosystem. The deployment…

Diageo India, formerly known as United Spirits, disclosed on Wednesday that it has received a tax demand amounting to Rs 4.47 crore from the Maharashtra state tax authorities. The demand, issued through an assessment order dated March 5, 2024, pertains to the fiscal year 2018-19 and relates to Central Sales Tax (CST) and Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT), as stated in a regulatory filing. The Maharashtra state tax authorities have specified Rs 1.21 crore as MVAT, which includes a penalty of Rs 1 lakh, and Rs 3.26 crore as CST. The demand has been imposed by the Deputy Commissioner, State…

Nexgen Energia, a sustainable energy solutions company, announced on Wednesday its plan to invest approximately Rs 3,000 crore in establishing a compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Gujarat. The proposal for these investments was presented during a meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. Once operational, the CBG plant will directly supply compressed biogas to CNG pumps, stated the company. “Nexgen Energia intends to invest over Rs 3,000 crore to establish a CNG Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Gujarat. Additionally, the company plans to set up EV units and other related infrastructure in the state. We have presented a proposal to…