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Bharti Airtel has transferred its entire 69.94 per cent stake in Airtel Payments Bank to wholly-owned subsidiary Airtel Limited, a regulatory filing said on Tuesday.

Shruti Shibulal, one of the promoters of Infosys, on Wednesday acquired additional shares of the IT firm for Rs 469 crore through an open market transaction. Shruti is daughter of Infosys co-founder and former CEO SD Shibulal.

Silver ETFs have gained traction since 2021, with AUM surpassing Rs 13,500 crore and over 6 lakh investor folios. Strong industrial demand, especially in solar and automotive sectors, has fueled growth. Experts see increasing investor interest in silver-based assets.

Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday reported a slower start to its first quarter starting February 1, raising questions around its ability to keep building on rapid recent growth and sending its shares down 8%.

The Sensex dropped 72 points to 74,030 on Wednesday, while five BSE Healthcare stocks hit 52-week lows. Investors view such lows as potential buying opportunities or signs of underlying issues, using them to assess market sentiment and price trends.

Super Iron Foundry’s SME IPO saw a 45% subscription on Day 2, with strong retail interest at 84%. The IPO, priced at ₹108 per share, has a ₹15 grey market premium, signaling a 14% listing gain potential.

Wall Street s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after data showed cooling inflation, although concerns about the economic impact of U.S. President Donald Trump s trade policies tempered optimism.

Macquarie warns that if IndusInd Bank s stock drops below Rs 600, the Hinduja Group may need to pledge up to 80% of its holdings. Analysts highlight risks for other Hinduja-led entities, as the group faces debt repayment challenges and collateral pressures.

India s central bank is examining derivatives exposures of some private and state-run banks days after IndusInd Bank disclosed lapses in its derivatives accounting, three sources said on Wednesday.