Afcons bags Rs 5,301-cr Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra

Afcons bags Rs 5,301-cr Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra


Afcons Infrastructure announce that it has received the Letter of Award today from the Vadhvan Port Project (VPPL) for the construction of a 10.14 km-long breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra. The project award value is Rs 5301 crore. This, when completed, will be the second longest breakwater in the world.
 

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Afcons bags Rs 5,301-cr Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra

INR recovers momentum as local equities rebound; recent oil and dollar spike fades amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions


The Indian rupee recovered momentum to settle higher by around 28 paise at Rs 95.31 per dollar on Tuesday, supported by retreating international oil prices and small pullback in dollar overseas. Meanwhile, local equities also rebounded from two-month lows as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Geopolitical tensions eased somewhat, the dollar weakened and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel as Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other following a series of mutual attacks from Sunday night, which marked the most serious escalation since the ceasefire in April. The BSE Sensex settled 394.50 points (0.54%) higher at 73,918.76, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 119.10 points (0.52%) to close at 23,242.10.

 

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Hexagon Nutrition IPO subscribed 53.68 times


The offer received bids for 115.96 crore shares as against 2.16 crore shares on offer.

The initial public offer of Hexagon Nutrition received bids for 1,15,96,08,897 shares as against 2,16,02,008 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 17:30 IST on Tuesday (09 June 2026). The issue was subscribed 53.68 times.

The issue opened for bidding on 5 June 2026 and it will close on 9 June 2026. The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 42 and 45 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 333 equity shares and multiples thereof.

The IPO consists entirely of an offer for sale of 3,08,59,704 equity shares aggregating up to Rs 138.87 crore by existing shareholders Arun Purushottam Kelkar, Subhash Purushottam Kelkar, Aditya Kelkar and Nutan Subhash Kelkar. The company will not directly receive any proceeds from the offer, and all the offer proceeds will be received by the selling shareholders, in proportion to the offered shares sold by them.

 

The promoters are Arun Purushottam Kelkar, Subhash Purushottam Kelkar, Vikram Arun Kelkar, Nikhil Arun Kelkar and Aditya Kelkar. The promoters and promoter group hold an aggregate of 10,98,83,804 equity shares, aggregating to 89.4% of the pre-offer issued and paid-up equity share capital. Their post IPO shareholding is expected to be around 64.29%.

Hexagon Nutrition is a nutrition-focused company engaged in the development and manufacturing of micronutrient premixes, wellness and clinical nutrition products, therapeutic formulations, and ready-to-use foods. It caters to both consumer and institutional markets through its branded nutrition products, premix formulations, and nutrition-focused ESG initiatives.

The company owns brands such as Pentasure, Obesigo, PediaGold, and Nutrone and also supplies customized vitamin and mineral premixes to leading FMCG companies. It operates manufacturing facilities in India and Uzbekistan, exports products to over 75 countries, and has in-house R&D capabilities to support product development and innovation.

Ahead of the IPO, Hexagon Nutrition on Thursday, 04 June 2026, raised Rs 41.65 crore from anchor investors. The board allotted 92.57 lakh shares at Rs 45 each to 5 anchor investors.

The firm reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 27.03 crore and sales of Rs 267.59 crore for the nine months ended on 31 December 2025.

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Govt publishes rules for setting up coal exchanges to boost transparency

Govt publishes rules for setting up coal exchanges to boost transparency



The government on Tuesday said it has published rules for setting up coal exchanges, a move aimed at bringing transparency and efficiency to the country’s coal trading ecosystem and modernising the supply chain.


Coal exchanges are expected to enable transparent, market-driven price discovery, boost efficiency and give coal producers – including commercial and captive miners – easier access to a wider pool of buyers.


Public sector players can also use the platform to increase market participation.


“The recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 introduced the concept of a mineral exchange and empowered the central government to promote transparent and efficient trading of minerals, including coal and its processed forms. In pursuance of the above, the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 have been published by the Ministry of Coal in the Official Gazette on June 4,” the coal ministry said in a statement.

 


The ministry has already designated the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) in December 2025 as the authority responsible for registering and regulating coal exchanges. Eligible entities will be authorised by CCO to establish and operate coal exchanges, frame market rules and bye-laws, and facilitate coal trading. Registrations will be granted for 25 years.


“The coal exchange initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing ease of doing business, promoting transparency, and building a modern, self-reliant energy ecosystem. By creating a more competitive and efficient coal market, the reform is expected to strengthen energy security, support industrial growth, and contribute significantly to the vision of Viksit Bharat through sustainable economic development and a future-ready energy sector,” the statement said.



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Banks power Nifty above 23,200 as RBI swap measures lift sentiment


Key equity benchmarks rebounded on Tuesday, supported by lower crude oil prices, positive global cues and strong gains in banking stocks. Brent crude slipped below $93 per barrel as tensions between Israel and Iran eased, helping alleviate concerns over inflation and India’s import bill.

Global sentiment remained constructive, aided by a recovery in technology stocks across major markets. Banking shares outperformed after the RBI announced operational details of its forex swap facilities for FCNR(B) deposits, external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency borrowings. The measures are expected to encourage overseas fund-raising and lower hedging costs. The Nifty ended above the 23,200 mark, led by gains in banking and financial services stocks.

 

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 394.50 points or 0.54% to 73,918.76. The Nifty 50 index rose 119.10 points or 0.52% to 23,242.10. The Nifty fell 1.25% in the previous two sessions.

State Bank of India (up 2.11%), ICICI Bank (up 1.98%) and Axis Bank (up 1.92%) boosted the Nifty today.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The BSE 150 MidCap Index rose 1.24% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index added 1.39%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,782 shares rose and 1,423 shares fell. A total of 207 shares were unchanged.

The NSE’s India VIX, a gauge of the market’s expectation of volatility over the near term, slumped 8.53% to 15.58.

RBI’s Forex Swap Measures:

The RBI detailed two dollar-rupee swap facilities announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra in the monetary policy statement on 5 June 2026.

Under the first scheme, the RBI introduced a US Dollar-Rupee forex swap facility for eligible ECBs raised by public sector undertakings and overseas foreign currency borrowings raised by authorised dealer category-I banks. The facility will be available for borrowings with a minimum maturity of three years and will remain open for eligible inflows received up to 31 December 2026.

Banks can sell US dollars to the RBI and simultaneously agree to buy them back at the end of the swap period. The swap will be priced at a fixed rate of 1.5% per annum, compounded semi-annually, with a maximum tenor of five years.

In a separate measure, the central bank launched a forex swap facility for fresh FCNR(B) deposits mobilised by banks. The facility covers deposits with maturities ranging from three to five years and will remain open for deposits raised up to 30 September 2026.

The FCNR(B) swap facility will be conducted at par, allowing banks to swap foreign currency inflows with the RBI while maintaining exposure to the underlying deposits. The scheme is expected to encourage foreign currency inflows and strengthen liquidity conditions.

Numbers to Track:

The yield on India’s 10-year benchmark federal paper slipped 0.62% to 6.906 compared with previous session close of 6.949.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 95.4100 compared with its close of 95.6100 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for 05 August 2026 settlement added 0.01% to Rs 154,789.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback’s value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.27% to 99.75.

The United States 10-year bond yield rose 0.13% to 4.558.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for July 2026 settlement lost $1.74 or 1.85% to $92.51 a barrel.

Global Markets:

US Dow Jones futures were up 109 points, indicating a positive start for Wall Street later today.

European indices traded higher on Tuesday as easing tensions in the Middle East improved risk appetite. Investors also awaited the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision due later this week.

Asian shares mostly ended in the green, supported by a rebound in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks after sharp declines in recent sessions. Reduced geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further boosted sentiment.

South Korea’s KOSPI led regional gains after chipmakers recovered from the previous session’s sell-off. Chinese equities also advanced after stronger-than-expected trade data for May.

China’s exports rose 19.4% YoY to a record $376.78 billion in May 2026, exceeding market expectations and marking the fastest growth since February. Growth was driven by robust demand for semiconductors and AI-related hardware, as well as inventory build-up ahead of anticipated energy price pressures. For the January-May period, exports increased 15.5% YoY to $1.71 trillion.

Iran on Monday suspended military strikes against Israel but warned it could resume attacks if Israeli operations in Lebanon continue. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later said the conflict involving Iran and Hezbollah was “not yet over”.

Overnight, US markets ended mixed. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advanced as semiconductor stocks rebounded from Friday’s sell-off and investors monitored efforts by President Donald Trump to preserve a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

The S&P 500 gained 0.30% to close at 7,405.73, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.86% to 25,929.66. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 80.77 points, or 0.16%, to end at 50,786.01.

Stocks in Spotlight:

Motilal Oswal Financial Services surged 5.25% to Rs 867.50 after HDFC Life Insurance Company acquired a 0.30% stake in the company through a block deal on Monday, 8 June 2026. According to NSE block deal data, HDFC Life Insurance purchased 18.20 lakh shares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services at Rs 842.50 per share.

Redington jumped 4.69% after Apple announced major software and artificial intelligence upgrades at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Traders often view major Apple product and software announcements as positive for Redington due to its exposure to Apple’s hardware ecosystem and sales growth in India.

Aye Finance climbed 8.68% after the companys board approved raising up to $15 million through issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. The company will issue senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable and transferable NCDs with a face value of Rs 1 lakh each for cash at par. The fundraising amount will be equivalent to up to $15 million in Indian rupee terms.

JNK India surged 15.70% after the company received a large order from CC7 Emirates Engineering Solutions L.L.C., UAE for the supply of waste gas handling systems. According to the companys classification, a large order is valued between Rs 100-300 crore.

Grasim Industries advanced 1.49% after the companys board approved capex of Rs 3,094 crore for the expansion of Lyocell, third-generation Cellulosic Staple Fibre (CSF) capacity at Harihar, Karnataka.

SML Mahindra advanced 1.98% after the company reported an 11.64% year-on-year increase in commercial vehicle (CV) sales to 1,678 units in May 2026, compared with 1,503 units sold in May 2025.

Ratnaveer Precision Engineering added 2.88% after the company announced that its board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11 June 2026 to consider raising funds via equity shares through various modes.

Avantel rose 4.35% after the company secured a contract worth Rs 9.94 crore from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence for the development and testing of satellite terminals for GSAT.

Marsons rose 2.29% after it had secured an order worth Rs 9.48 crore from West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company (WBSETCL) for the repair, inspection and testing of power transformers.

VA Tech WABAG surged 2.72% after it had secured a design-and-build contract for the proposed Ajman Sewage Biorefinery Plant Phase 3 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Ajman Sewerage (Private) Company.

IRB Infrastructure Developers shed 0.68%. The company, along with its two sponsored Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), reported a 25.30% year-on-year increase in toll revenue for May 2026.

JSW Steel shed 0.08%. The company reported consolidated crude steel production of 22.93 lakh tonnes in May 2026, registering a 15% year-on-year increase compared with 19.96 lakh tonnes produced in May 2025.

IPO Update:

Hexagon Nutrition received bids for 1,14,24,50,073 shares as against 2,16,02,008 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 16:25 IST on Tuesday (9 June 2026). The issue was subscribed 52.89 times.

The issue opened for bidding on 5 June 2026 and it will close on 9 June 2026. The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 42 to Rs 45 per share.

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Quick Wrap: Nifty PSU Bank Index rises 3.62%


Nifty PSU Bank index closed up 3.62% at 8496.6 today. The index is up 1.00% over last one month. Among the constituents, Bank of Baroda gained 5.59%, Bank of Maharashtra added 5.48% and Bank of India rose 5.45%. The Nifty PSU Bank index is up 18.00% over last one year compared to the 7.41% decline in benchmark Nifty 50 index. In other indices, Nifty Bank index added 2.09% and Nifty Private Bank index gained 1.64% on the day. In broad markets, the Nifty 50 recorded a gain of 0.52% to close at 23242.1 while the SENSEX added 0.54% to close at 73918.76 today.

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First Published: Jun 09 2026 | 4:50 PM IST



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