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Antfin Singapore, an Ant Group affiliate, plans to sell its entire stake in Eternal. The sale involves 18.84 crore shares via a block deal. The floor price is set at Rs 285 per share. The deal is valued at approximately Rs 5,368 crore. This follows Antfin s recent exit from Paytm earlier this week. More details are awaited.

Vipul Bhowar of Waterfield Advisors says India’s equity markets remain resilient despite global headwinds. He highlights strong earnings, sectoral rotations, rising interest in alternatives, and selective midcap exposure. Investors should stagger entries, focus on fundamentals, and stay invested for the long term amid ongoing market consolidation.

Titan is expected to post a steady Q1FY26, with 22% PAT growth on strong jewellery demand and festive tailwinds. Rising gold prices and loan rates may impact margins. Watches, eyewear, and CaratLane are also likely to post healthy growth, supported by store expansion and a strong consumer demand environment.

M&B Engineering shares rose nearly 9% on NSE post a flat listing. Its Rs 650 crore IPO saw strong demand across investor segments. The company, operating in pre-engineered buildings and roofing solutions, plans to use proceeds for expansion, debt repayment, and IT upgrades. FY25 net profit surged 69% YoY.

European shares extended gains on Wednesday as investors bought into recent market weakness, brushing aside fresh U.S. tariff threats and digesting a mixed batch of corporate earnings.

Pidilite Industries’ board is meeting today to consider its first bonus share issue in 15 years and a special interim dividend for FY26. The outcome, including dividend quantum and bonus ratio, will follow post-meeting. The move highlights management’s confidence and aims to boost liquidity. Shares traded flat ahead of announcement.

Divi’s Laboratories Q1 Results: The Hyderabad-based pharma giant posted a consolidated revenue of ₹2,410 crore from operations in the first quarter of FY26, reflecting a 13.8% increase from ₹2,118 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Former RBI Deputy Governor R. Gandhi suggests the Reserve Bank of India is adopting a cautious approach due to rising inflation and concerns about tariffs. The RBI expects inflation to remain above 4% in the coming quarters. This cautionary stance explains the decision to hold rates, reflecting the Monetary Policy Committee s readiness to act based on incoming data.

Ideaforge shares have plunged 26.4% in a month, entering a weak technical zone. Analysts are divided—some suggest staggered buying near support levels (Rs 420–440), while others warn of continued bearish pressure. Momentum indicators remain weak, and experts advise caution unless a clear reversal emerges.

Knowledge Realty Trust, India’s fourth Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) IPO, has been witnessing a solid response from investors. On Day 2 of the subscription period, the issue was subscribed 1.14 times overall, indicating growing interest in the offering.