Active MFs reduce bets to multi-year low as HDFC Bank shares slide

Filmmaker Vinayan reminisced about actress Sukumari’s remarkable performance in the 1998 film Aakasha Ganga, reflecting on how she played a pivotal role in casting Mayoori, who faced a tragic end. He raised concerns about the circumstances of Sukumari’s own demise in 2013, noting a sense of sadness that surrounded her in her last days.

CreditAccess India, the promoter of India’s largest pure-play microfinance lender CreditAccess Grameen, has sold a 2.28% stake through block deals to provide a partial exit opportunity to long-term investors. The stake sale is part of a broader plan to increase the company’s free float, bring in new investors and broaden institutional ownership, while the promoter…

European shares saw modest gains as investors reviewed corporate earnings reports. Energy stocks edged higher while oil prices rebounded from recent declines. Travel and leisure shares slipped as higher fuel costs posed concerns. Lufthansa and Zalando shares fell significantly after their earnings updates. Bayer shares rose after reporting a surprise profit increase.