STOCKS IN NEWS

• HFCL: Telecom equipment manufacturer HFCL has secured an overseas order worth $11.07 million (around ₹106 crore) for the supply of optical fibre cables. The order is scheduled to be executed by August 2026.
• IRFC: Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is targeting loan sanctions exceeding ₹1 trillion during the current financial year. The PSU also plans to raise around ₹70,000 crore.
• Adani Ports and SEZ: Adani Ports’ subsidiary, Adani Harbour International FZCO (Tahid), has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Meridian Transportes Maritimos SA from Logistica y Servicios Maritimos SA and Simpo SA.
• RBL Bank: RBL Bank has completed the regulatory and government approval process for the proposed strategic investment by Emirates NBD Bank. The Ministry of Finance has approved Emirates NBD’s proposal to acquire more than 49% and up to a 74% stake in the bank.
• REC / PFC: The boards of REC and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) have referred the proposed merger of REC into PFC for approval by the President of India. REC’s CMD has been authorised to obtain the required consent while ensuring the merged entity retains its government company status.
• Coal India: DIPAM has approved the listing of Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, through a fresh equity issue and an offer for sale of up to 25% stake held by Coal India in the domestic market.
• Aurobindo Pharma: CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, has received Marketing Authorisation from CDSCO under Form CT-23 for Bevqolva, a bevacizumab biosimilar used in the treatment of metastatic colon and rectal cancer.
• Onesource Specialty Pharma: The company has received approval from the Karnataka government for the expansion of its Unit-II project under the state’s industrial policy.
• Allcargo Terminals: The company reported a 7% year-on-year and 1% month-on-month rise in total volumes for April 2025, reaching 59.2 thousand TEUs.

BULK DEALS

• Sakar Healthcare: Stellar Wealth Partners India Fund I LP acquired 1.95 lakh shares, representing a 0.87% stake, in Sakar Healthcare for ₹12.95 crore at ₹664.58 per share.
• Nazara Technologies: Zerodha Broking purchased 35 lakh shares, equivalent to a 0.94% stake, in Nazara Technologies for ₹93.04 crore at ₹265.85 per share.
• Pidilite Industries: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund acquired 2 lakh shares, representing a 0.019% stake, in Pidilite Industries from Balvant K Parekh Foundation at ₹1,460 per share.