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The benchmark indices continued their downward momentum, ended the session in red.
Indian equity markets indices Senex and Nifty ended the final trading session of the week on a lower note, snapping a three-day winning streak. The decline was largely attributed to profit booking at higher levels and weakness in key sectors such as IT, FMCG, and private banking.
At the closing bell on Friday, the BSE Sensex closed higher by 388 points (down 0.4%).
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 96 points lower (down 0.4%).
Adani port, SBI, Bharti Airtel among the top gainers today.
HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, Trent on the hand, were among the top losers today.
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The BSE MidCap index ended 0.1% lower and BSE SmallCap index ended 0.1% higher.
Sectoral indices were trading mixed on Friday with stocks in power sector and oil & gas sector witnessed buying. Meanwhile, stocks in auto sector and banking sector witnessed selling pressure.
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Top buzzing stocks today
Ramky Infra shares price will be in focus today.
Shares of Ramky surged 8% after obtaining a Rs 20.8 billion (bn) Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) project from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Hind Rectifiers shares will also be a top buzzing stock.
Shares of Hind Rectifiers came in focus after the company announced that it would strategically acquire BeLink Solutions.
To improve its position in the global robotics and EMS markets, Hind Rectifiers Limited, a prominent producer of power semiconductors, power electronic equipment, and railway transportation systems, is happy to announce a strategic deal in Europe.
Sai Life Sciences Expands Veterinary API Capacity
Shares of Sai Life Sciences came in focus after the announcement of the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Bidar, Karnataka, devoted to the production of veterinary active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).
The facility was constructed to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, according to Sai Life Sciences, ensuring the production of premium APIs for veterinary applications.
The company claimed that the expansion would allow it to offer top international animal health companies scalable and effective manufacturing solutions.
Sai Life Sciences’ CEO stated that their new investment will help meet the increasing demand for high-quality veterinary medicines globally. This will be achieved while maintaining innovation, efficiency, and sustainability standards. They aim to support partners in enhancing animal well-being through reliable solutions.
Due to the growing demand for animal healthcare and medications globally, the veterinary API market has significant growth potential. The company’s most recent investment supports its strategy of developing capabilities in high-value, specialised sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.
Electronics Mart Launches New Bajaj Electronics Store
Shares of Electronics Mart came in focus after the company’s announcement that it had started the commercial operations of a new Multi Brand Store in Adoni, Andhra Pradesh, under the brand name Bajaj Electronics.
According to the company, the multi-brand store is 6,000 square feet in size.
Electronics Mart India reported Q1 FY26 financial results with revenue of Rs 17.39 bn, gross profit of Rs 2.53 bn, and EBITDA of Rs 1.10 bn.
Electronics Mart s the largest retailer of consumer electronics in South India and the fourth largest in India overall, with particularly strong sales in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. For electronics shopping in the area, its brand, Bajaj Electronics, is well-known.
Atlanta Electricals Secures Funding Pre-IPO
Days before its first share-sale opening for public subscription, Atlanta Electricals Ltd., a manufacturer of power, auto, and inverter duty transformers, announced on Friday that it had raised Rs 2.1 bn from anchor investors.
According to the circular, Atlanta Electricals has distributed 27.15 lakh equity shares to 15 funds for Rs 754 each, for a total transaction value of Rs 2.1 bn.
22 September 2025 will mark the start of the company’s Rs 6.8 bn initial public offering (IPO), which will end on 24 September 2025. The company is valued at approximately Rs 58 bn at the upper end of the price range of Rs 718-754 per share.
An offer for sale (OFS) of 38.1 lakh equity shares valued at Rs 2.8 bn at the upper end of the price range by a promoter and other selling shareholders is combined with a new issue of equity shares worth Rs 4 bn in the Gujarat-based company’s IPO.
The company plans to use the issue’s proceeds for general corporate purposes, debt repayment, and meeting its working capital needs.
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