🟢 Growth & Expansion Highlights
- Aavas Financiers reported strong Q4 momentum, with AUM rising 15% YoY to ₹23,500 crore and disbursements up 16% YoY to ₹2,350 crore. The company also expanded its footprint with 38 new branches in FY26.
- South Indian Bank delivered a robust operational update, with advances growing 15.7% YoY to ₹1.01 lakh crore, deposits up 14.7% to ₹1.23 lakh crore, and CASA improving 17.5% YoY.
- Prestige Estates Projects strengthened its pipeline by acquiring a 17.2-acre land parcel in Gurugram, unlocking a significant development opportunity with an estimated GDV of ₹4,200 crore.
- V2 Retail posted an impressive Q4 performance, with revenue surging 59% YoY to ₹798 crore, alongside a healthy 7.74% same-store sales growth. The company closed FY26 with 325 stores.
- Maruti Suzuki India continued its growth trajectory, reporting a 19% YoY increase in March production volumes to 2.32 lakh units, driven by strong passenger vehicle demand.
🟢 Strategic Investments & Acquisitions
- Emami has deepened its presence in the Ayurveda segment by acquiring an additional 36.7% stake in Axiom Ayurveda, with plans to complete full ownership by June.
- Sambhv Steel Tubes announced a strategic investment of ₹7.5 crore to acquire a 15% stake in Vajra Alloys, aiming to strengthen its supply chain ecosystem.
- Indegene is expanding globally through the acquisition of trade and business assets from UK-based Trilogy Writing and Consulting.
- Emcure Pharmaceuticals, through its subsidiary Mantra Pharma, has acquired Canada-based Cutimed, enhancing its international footprint.
🟢 Capex, Capacity & Business Expansion
- Nestlé India will invest ₹90 crore to add a new Maggi production line at its Gujarat facility, reinforcing its core FMCG segment.
- DCM Shriram has commenced a 17,000 TPA capacity expansion at its Epichlorohydrin plant, taking total capacity to 52,000 TPA.
- Smartworks Coworking Spaces plans to invest ₹17 crore to expand its operational capacity in Hyderabad.
- KRN Heat Exchanger’s subsidiary will acquire land in Rajasthan for ₹9 crore to support future growth plans.
🟢 Orders, Deals & Corporate Developments
- Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has transferred project awards worth ₹1,979 crore to HCC Contract Solutions, streamlining execution.
- Texmaco Rail & Engineering secured a ₹41 crore order, strengthening its order book.
- Prime Focus announced a significant global restructuring, with Brahma India and DNEG executing stake swaps involving deals worth up to $90 million.
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone received NCLT approval for its merger with Adani Harbour, marking a key structural consolidation.
🟡 Corporate Actions & Updates
- Varun Beverages has fixed April 8 as the record date for its final dividend.
- ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has completed the transfer of investment management rights for select AIFs from ICICI Venture Funds.
- CG Power and Industrial Solutions announced the divestment of its Indonesian subsidiary, Crompton Prima Switchgear, as part of restructuring efforts.
- Marico has approved the voluntary liquidation of Zed Lifestyle, reflecting portfolio rationalisation.
⚡ High Momentum & Key Triggers
- Ola Electric witnessed strong demand momentum, with daily orders exceeding 1,000 units and registrations surging 150% YoY.
- Shriram Finance received major relief as its tax demand was reduced sharply from ₹102 crore to ₹5 crore.
- AGI Infra secured regulatory approval for a 10.26-acre land parcel, supporting its development pipeline.
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