Morgan Stanley Investment Management is exploring shifting eight India healthcare assets into a continuation vehicle, targeting $500 million from investors. Investments include Omega Hospitals and RG Scientific, reflecting rising secondary-market activity, according to Jefferies Financial Group data.
Securities and Exchange Board of India approved IPO plans of Premier Industrial Corporation, Duroflex Limited, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition and Om Power Transmission. Issues include fresh equity and offer-for-sale components, with proceeds earmarked for expansion, capex, working capital and partial promoter exits.
State-owned Engineers India Ltd (EIL) reported an over 3-fold on-year jump in net profit to Rs 302 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong execution and higher revenues.
Purchased by Mars two years ago, Hotel Chocolat may soon be expanding beyond Chicago, bringing elevated drinking chocolate and candy to markets across the country
Market veteran Madhusudan Kela advises investors to focus on wealth creation and ignore market noise, viewing volatility as an opportunity. He emphasizes the importance of identifying resilient Indian entrepreneurs and the power of compounding for long-term gains, highlighting the growing role of domestic retail investors.
Despite a recent global AI-driven market shift, domestic equities are poised for recovery. Improved Indian macros, including interest rate and tax benefits, are creating a constructive outlook. Experts highlight the need for renewed earnings growth, with banking and consumer discretionary sectors expected to lead the charge. Valuations are seen as reasonable, with a focus on business momentum over minor corrections.
