PRE MARKET
GIFT Nifty was trading lower at around 23,079.50 and -0.26%, indicating a negative start for the Indian equity markets.
The United States initiated a fresh series of strikes against Iran, while Tehran responded by declaring it would target any vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average flat start 51.20 points, or 0.10%, to 49,969.98, the S&P 500 lost 119.66 points, or 1.62%, to 7,266.99 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 509.32 points, or 1.98%, to 25,169.50.
Japan’s Nikkei, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and the Taiwanese weighted index went down -0.86, -1.65, and -1.65 percent, respectively.
STOCKS IN NEWS
Central Bank of India
According to a CNBC-TV18 report, the Central Bank of India has raised deposit rates by up to 253 basis points, taking rates to as high as 6% for 3–5-year FCNR(B) deposits, as lenders look to attract foreign currency inflows.
CMR Green Technologies
In a bulk deal, Goldman Sachs Funds – Goldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio purchased 19.41 lakh shares, representing a 0.88% stake, at ₹256.64 per share. The transaction was valued at approximately ₹49.81 crore.
Deccan Gold Mines
The company has signed a definitive Earn-In, Option and Shareholders Agreement for the Logrosan Tungsten Project in Spain. Under the agreement, Deccan Gold will invest €1.76 million to acquire a 51% stake in Logrosan Minera SL by March 2027, with options to increase its holding to 75% and eventually up to 95%, subject to milestones and future funding commitments.
Lenskart Solutions
According to CNBC-TV18, Platinum Jasmine, an investment vehicle owned by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), is likely to sell a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a block deal. The transaction is estimated at ₹1,944 crore, with a floor price of ₹486 per share. Platinum Jasmine held a 12.08% stake in the company as of March 2026.
Source: Moneycontrol, Mint.