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Lloyds Group companies buy over 5% stake in Bharat Wire Ropes, HCP Investments sells 5.5% shares in Ind-Swift Labs, Bharat Wire Ropes shares soar 20%, Ind-Swift Labs stock falls over 9%

* Lloyds Group companies buy over 5% stake in Bharat Wire Ropes
* HCP Investments sells 5.5% shares in Ind-Swift Labs
* Bharat Wire Ropes shares soar 20%, Ind-Swift Labs stock falls over 9%

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Lloyds Group companies have acquired more than 5 percent equity stake in Bharat Wire Ropes, the wire rope manufacturer, via open market transactions on April 17.

Perhaps, Bharat Wire Ropes shares seem to have reacted the transaction that reflected in trading volumes on Friday. The stock was locked in 20 percent upper circuit (for the first time since October 27, 2025) at Rs 221.96, the highest level since July 10, 2025, forming long bullish candle on the daily charts.

Steel manufacturer Lloyds Metals and Energy has acquired 20 lakh shares in Bharat Wire Ropes at Rs 193.42 per share, while Lloyds Enterprises (the investment company of the Lloyds Group) bought 11.46 lakh shares at Rs 215.17 per share and 5 lakh shares at Rs 215 per share. This represented 5.31 percent equity stake worth Rs 74.11 crore.

However, Resonance Opportunities Fund sold 17.02 lakh shares (2.48 percent stake) in the wire rope maker, at Rs 193 per share, valued at Rs 32.84 crore.

Ind-Swift Laboratories remained in action for second consecutive session as HCP Investments offloaded more stake in the company, which may have reacted in the stock prices.

Ind-Swift Labs shares tanked 9.32 percent to Rs 131.86 on the National Stock Exchange.

HCP Investments sold 48 lakh shares (5.53 percent equity stake) in the pharma company at Rs 134.18 per share, valued at Rs 64.4 crore. This is in addition to 1.12 percent shares sold in previous session.

With Friday's bulk deal, HCP Investments offloaded total 6.65 percent stake in two days against its 8.65 percent shareholding as of February 24, 2026.

However, Sahastraa Advisors bought 4.75 lakh Ind-Swift Labs shares at Rs 131.74 per share, and Nova Global Opportunities Fund PCC - Touchstone picked up 8.03 lakh shares at Rs 138.07 per share.

Meanwhile, Prazim Trading and Investment Company has bought 32 lakh units in Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust at Rs 125 per unit, valued at Rs 40 crore, however, Famy Steri sold 45 lakh units for Rs 56.25 crore at same price.

Lloyds Group companies buy over 5% stake in Bharat Wire Ropes, HCP Investments sells 5.5% shares in Ind-Swift Labs

Apollo Micro Systems shares surged more than 18 percent in intraday trade on Friday after the company said it has received a government licence to manufacture and proof-test defence weapon systems.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs 287 per share on the NSE, marking an 18.51 percent rise. The stock settled at Rs 283.7 per share, up 17.15 percent. It has gained nearly 22 percent over the last three sessions.

The rally followed the company’s announcement that it has been granted a licence by the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), for the manufacture of ammunition.

In an exchange filing, the company said the lifetime licence enables it to manufacture, assemble, integrate and proof-test high-value strategic weapon systems and munitions.

The licence covers arms of calibre above 12.7 mm, including missiles, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), torpedoes, underwater mines, aerial bombs, rockets and loitering munitions.

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Apollo Micro Systems shares surge 18% on govt licence to manufacture missiles, torpedoes among others

CRISIL shares rose over 6 percent on Friday after the company reported a 46 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 233 crore.

The stock extended gains for the third consecutive session and touched an intra-day high of Rs 4,383 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), up 6.22 percent.

The company posted a net profit of Rs 233.3 crore for the period under review, compared with Rs 160 crore in the year-ago period.

Revenue from operations rose 30 percent to Rs 1,058 crore from Rs 813.2 crore a year earlier.

EBITDA increased 37.3 percent to Rs 318.6 crore as against Rs 232 crore in the corresponding period last year. The EBITDA margin stood at 30.1 percent compared with 28.5 percent a year ago.

The company also announced its first interim dividend of Rs 9 per share.

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Crisil shares rise 6% as net profit jumps 46% to Rs 233 crore on-year

FMCG index up third day, led by Hindustan Unilever., Hindustan Unilever raised soap prices due to higher costs., Rural demand recovers, but supply concerns persist.

* FMCG index up third day, led by Hindustan Unilever.
* Hindustan Unilever raised soap prices due to higher costs.
* Rural demand recovers, but supply concerns persist.

The FMCG index rose for a third session, led by Hindustan Unilever's 5% gain after price hikes. Sector demand is steady, rural recovery is seen, but supply risks persist. Retail and jewellery stocks also posted strong revenue growth amid ongoing cost pressures.

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The FMCG index rose for the third straight session on Friday, advancing up to 2.5 percent. Over the past three sessions, the index has gained more than 4 percent.

Among sectoral indices, the Nifty FMCG index was the top performer, rising over 2 percent, with all its constituents trading in the green. Shares of Hindustan Unilever climbed 5 percent, making it the top gainer on the benchmark Nifty50 index. Stocks of peers Nestle India, ITC and Tata Consumer Products were up 1.5–2 percent.

Hindustan Unilever has raised prices across its soap portfolio, passing on higher raw material and packaging costs to consumers, according to a report by The Times of India. The increase ranges between Re 1 and Rs 20.

HUL will declare its March quarter results on April 30, while ITC Q4 results will be declared on April 21.

Demand conditions have improved after GST 2.0, though supply concerns due to the US-Iran war remain a key risk. According to an analysis by CNBCTV-18, this is the first quarter when companies will see the full benefit of GST-led lower-priced products in the fourth quarter.

Rural demand is showing signs of recovery, and the earlier wide gap between price and volume is now normalising. However, unseasonal rains in North and West India in March impacted summer categories.

Supply concerns persist, with Brent crude prices rising 75–80 percent month-on-month in March 2026 in rupee terms, which is expected to impact packaging costs fully in the first quarter of FY27. There are also concerns that LPG shortages could affect supply in some categories.

Price hikes of 3–4 percent are expected across the board in the first quarter of FY27, while paints and edible oils may see increases of over 6–10 percent, reported CNBC TV-18.

FMCG companies have reported strong business updates so far, indicating that demand remains steady. Godrej Consumer Products expect double-digit sales growth and high single-digit volume growth, with its shares trading over 2 percent higher at Rs 1,104.20 on the NSE.

Marico sees consecutive revenue growth and high single-digit volume growth, with its shares up 1.7 percent at Rs 757.40. Dabur India is expected to post high single-digit business growth, with its shares rising up to 4 percent.

Beyond staples, the retail sector also showed strength. Avenue Supermarts is eyeing 19 percent revenue growth, Trent 20 percent, and V-Mart may see 24.5 percent revenue growth.

In the jewellery segment, Titan saw 46 percent revenue growth, while Kalyan Jewellers has reported 65 percent revenue growth.

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FMCG index rises 2.5% ahead of Q4 results; HUL becomes top Nifty gainer amid price hikes

Indian equities saw stock-specific action on April 17, with several stocks registering gains and losses amid a broadly range-bound market.

Among Sensex gainers, Maruti Suzuki India rose 2 percent, while Hindustan Unilever and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone gained over 1 percent each. ITC and Trent were up around 0.9 percent each.

Midcap and smallcap stocks continued to see selective interest. Gujarat Gas rallied 6 percent, while Adani Total Gas gained 4 percent after Donald Trump signalled that the Iran war is “very close to over,” lifting sentiment.

On the sectoral front, FMCG stocks outperformed, with the index rising 1.2 percent, while the Nifty IT index lagged, declining 0.5 percent.

Market breadth remained positive, with 2,648 stocks advancing and 908 declining on the BSE, indicating broad participation.

Traders said the market continues to remain stock-specific, with earnings visibility and news flow driving price action. While largecaps remained relatively stable, midcaps and smallcaps saw sharper moves on both sides.

Volatility remained contained, but participants stayed cautious amid mixed global cues and ahead of key domestic triggers. Going forward, stock-specific developments, earnings announcements and global trends are expected to drive market direction in the near term

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Lloyds Group companies buy over 5% stake in Bharat Wire Ropes, HCP Investments sells 5.5% shares in Ind-Swift Labs

Apollo Micro Systems shares surge 18% on govt licence to manufacture missiles, torpedoes among others

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Lloyds Group companies buy over 5% stake in Bharat Wire Ropes, HCP Investments sells 5.5% shares in Ind-Swift Labs

Apollo Micro Systems shares surge 18% on govt licence to manufacture missiles, torpedoes among others

Crisil shares rise 6% as net profit jumps 46% to Rs 233 crore on-year

FMCG index rises 2.5% ahead of Q4 results; HUL becomes top Nifty gainer amid price hikes

Price Action: Gujarat Gas, Adani Total Gas rally up to 6%; IT Stocks lag

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