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Shares of The Great Eastern Shipping Company witnessed strong buying interest on Friday, rising 8.39% on the BSE. The stock was trading at RS 1608.55, gaining RS 124.55 compared to its previous close of RS 1484.00.

The stock opened the session at RS 1579.75 and moved between an intraday high of RS 1615.00 and a low of RS 1550.75. Around 1,173 shares changed hands on the counter during the trading session.

The company’s stock, having a face value of RS 10, touched its 52-week high of RS 1620.20 on May 15, 2026, while the 52-week low stood at RS 903.35 recorded on May 15, 2025. Over the last one week, the stock traded in the range of RS 1463.45 to RS 1620.20. The firm’s current market capitalization stands at nearly RS 21,186.65 crore.

Promoters currently hold a 30.07% stake in the company, while institutional investors own 43.68% and non-institutional investors account for 26.24%.

The company announced that it has completed the delivery of its Medium Range Tanker ‘Jag Pankhi’, built in 2003, to the buyers. The sale agreement for the vessel was finalized during the first quarter of FY27.

Following this transaction, Great Eastern Shipping’s owned fleet now consists of 39 vessels, including 24 tankers and 15 dry bulk carriers, with a combined capacity of 3.19 million deadweight tonnes (dwt).

In addition, the company has signed an agreement to acquire a second-hand Medium Range Tanker, with the deal expected to be completed during Q1FY27.

The Great Eastern Shipping Company remains one of India’s leading private shipping companies with a significant presence in the global maritime transportation sector.

Shares of HCL Technologies gained momentum in trade, climbing 1.97% to RS 1147.00 on the BSE, compared to the previous close of RS 1124.80. The stock opened at RS 1124.00 and moved between an intraday high of RS 1151.90 and a low of RS 1121.05. Around 42,271 shares changed hands during the session.

The company’s stock, carrying a face value of RS 2, had touched its 52-week peak of RS 1770.00 on February 3, 2026, while the 52-week low stood at RS 1103.20 recorded on May 14, 2026. Over the past week, the stock traded within a range of RS 1103.20 to RS 1206.20. The company currently commands a market capitalization of nearly RS 3.11 lakh crore.

Shareholding data showed promoters owning 60.86% stake in the company, while institutional investors held 34.49% and non-institutional investors accounted for 4.65%.

HCLTech has announced a strategic collaboration with Red Hat to strengthen enterprise AI infrastructure capabilities for businesses expanding their artificial intelligence adoption. The partnership enhances HCLTech’s AI Factory ecosystem by combining advanced AI infrastructure technologies from global partners.

Under the collaboration, the HCLTech AI Factory powered by Red Hat AI Enterprise will offer a unified platform for managing AI workloads across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. The solution is aimed at improving infrastructure efficiency, optimizing AI model performance, lowering inference costs, and enabling reliable AI operations with better governance and data management capabilities.

HCL Technologies operates in the areas of IT services, engineering and R&D solutions, software products, and business process services across global markets.

Kamat Hotels (India) shares were trading at RS 162.80 on the BSE, gaining 0.59% or 0.95 points compared to the previous close of RS 161.85. During the trading session, the stock opened at RS 165.75 and moved between an intraday high of RS 166.50 and a low of RS 160.45. Around 6,240 shares changed hands on the counter.

The company’s stock, carrying a face value of RS 10, has recorded a 52-week high of RS 368.95 on September 22, 2025, while the 52-week low stood at RS 142.05 on March 30, 2026. Over the past week, the share price fluctuated between RS 184.05 and RS 157.60. The company currently commands a market capitalization of nearly RS 484.95 crore.

Shareholding data shows promoters holding a 57.78% stake in the company, while institutional investors own 4.11% and non-institutional investors account for 38.12%.

Meanwhile, Kamat Hotels has entered into an agreement to manage and operate its second luxury property in Dwarka, Gujarat, under the ‘The Orchid Hotel’ brand. The upcoming hotel is expected to offer around 63 premium guest rooms along with facilities including a banquet hall, swimming pool, spa, gym, restaurant, and rooftop lounge. The project is scheduled to become operational by December 2026.

Kamat Hotels (India) operates in the hospitality sector with a portfolio that includes hotels, resorts, and restaurants across different locations.

Shashijit Infraprojects witnessed positive momentum in trade as its shares climbed 3.32% to RS 2.80 on the BSE, compared to the previous closing price of RS 2.71.

The stock opened at RS 2.67 during the trading session and moved between an intraday high of RS 2.95 and a low of RS 2.67. Around 32,840 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

The company’s stock, carrying a face value of RS 2, had touched its 52-week peak of RS 7.49 on May 16, 2025, while the 52-week low stood at RS 2.21 recorded on March 30, 2026. Over the past week, the stock traded within a range of RS 2.39 to RS 2.97. The firm currently commands a market capitalization of nearly RS 20.35 crore.

Shareholding data shows promoters own 37.79% stake in the company, while non-institutional investors hold the remaining 62.21%.

The rise in the stock price comes after the company received a Letter of Intent (LoI) valued at RS 3.06 crore, excluding taxes, from Fortune Dreamcon on May 14, 2026. The contract involves civil construction work for Row Houses and is expected to be completed within 12 to 15 months.

Headquartered in Vapi, Gujarat, Shashijit Infraprojects continues to expand its presence in the industrial and infrastructure contracting sector.

Shares of Indian Hotels Company witnessed positive movement in trade, with the stock currently priced at RS 654.60, rising by 0.69% or 4.50 points compared to its previous close of RS 650.10 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS 650.50 and moved between an intraday high of RS 656.15 and a low of RS 645.30. Around 18,116 shares changed hands on the counter during the session.

The company’s stock, having a face value of RS 1, recorded its 52-week high of RS 811.90 on August 21, 2025, while the 52-week low stood at RS 565.25 on April 2, 2026. Over the past week, the stock traded within a range of RS 622.60 to RS 680.80. The firm’s present market capitalization stands at approximately RS 93,320.22 crore.

Shareholding data shows promoters owning 38.12% stake in the company, while institutional investors hold 45.92% and non-institutional investors account for 15.96%.

Meanwhile, the hospitality major has strengthened its presence in Goa by signing a new greenfield resort project near Colva Beach in South Goa. The upcoming property will operate under the Gateway brand and will be developed on nearly 2.9 acres of land overlooking Colva Beach.

The planned 175-room Gateway Resort Colva Beach Road, Goa will include multiple dining facilities such as an all-day restaurant, specialty dining venue, and bar. Guests will also have access to modern amenities including a swimming pool, fitness centre, wellness treatment rooms, and a large ballroom spread across nearly 7,000 square feet along with outdoor lawns for weddings, corporate events, and social functions.

Following this addition, Indian Hotels Company’s Goa portfolio will expand to 25 properties, including seven hotels currently under development.

Indian Hotels Company, widely recognized through its Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces portfolio, operates across luxury, premium, mid-scale, and value hospitality segments, making it one of Asia’s leading hotel chains.

Tata Power Company shares were trading at around RS 410.95 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, marking a drop of RS 7.45 or 1.78% compared to the previous close of RS 418.40.

The stock opened lower at RS 401.20 and moved within a range of RS 390.95 to RS 413.60 during the session. Trading activity remained active, with over 10.62 lakh shares changing hands.

Over a longer horizon, the stock has recorded a 52-week peak of RS 464.80 (April 28, 2026) and a low of RS 342.35 (January 27, 2026). In the past week, it fluctuated between RS 390.35 and RS 464.80. The company’s current market valuation stands at approximately RS 131695.92 crore.

In terms of shareholding structure, promoters hold 46.86% stake in the company, while institutional investors account for 28.33% and non-institutional investors hold 24.81%.

On the financial front, the company reported a notable decline in standalone performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net profit fell by 18.41% to RS 333.79 crore, compared to RS 409.11 crore in the same quarter last year. Total income also saw a sharp contraction of 49.37%, dropping to RS 3125.13 crore from RS 6172.39 crore year-on-year.

On a consolidated basis, net profit dipped by 4.50% to RS 995.91 crore for Q4FY26, down from RS 1042.83 crore in the corresponding period last year. Total income declined by 11.41% to RS 15455.48 crore.

For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, standalone net profit plunged significantly by 64.10% to RS 1124.66 crore, compared to RS 3132.68 crore in the previous year. Annual income also decreased by 39.36% to RS 15067.69 crore.

Meanwhile, on a consolidated basis, the company posted a 5.64% decline in annual net profit at RS 3747.19 crore versus RS 3971.00 crore last year. Total consolidated income for the year slipped by 4.21% to RS 64171.66 crore.

IIFL Capital Services witnessed a modest rise in its share price, trading at RS 348.40, marking an increase of RS 2.40 or 0.69% compared to its previous close of RS 346.00 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS 345.95 and moved within a range of RS 344.80 to RS 350.85 during the session. Around 21,050 shares were exchanged on the counter.

The company’s stock, listed under the BSE ‘A’ category with a face value of RS 2, recorded its 52-week high at RS 411.10 on January 7, 2026, and a 52-week low at RS 242.35 on March 30, 2026. Over the past week, the stock has fluctuated between RS 271.95 and RS 368.00. The firm’s current market capitalization stands at approximately RS 10,895.54 crore.

In terms of shareholding structure, promoters hold a 30.87% stake in the company, while institutional investors account for 21.90%, and non-institutional investors hold 47.23%.

On the corporate front, the company has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary named ‘IIFL Capital (IFSC)’ at GIFT City in Gujarat’s International Financial Services Centre. The incorporation received approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on May 11, 2026. The new entity will operate as a broker-dealer and distributor under the International Financial Services Centres Authority regulations for capital market intermediaries.

This development follows the board’s earlier approval granted during its meeting held on July 28, 2025.

IIFL Capital Services provides a comprehensive range of financial offerings, including equity trading for retail and institutional clients, distribution of financial products, commodity and currency broking, investment banking, financial advisory, and wealth management solutions.

Oil India Limited shares witnessed a strong upward movement in Thursday’s trading session, rising to RS 521.00, marking a gain of RS 13.50 or 2.66% compared to the previous close of RS 507.50 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS 518.45 and moved within a range of RS 514.65 to RS 531.00 during the day. Trading activity remained active with over 8.34 lakh shares changing hands.

The stock, which belongs to the BSE ‘A’ category with a face value of RS 10, touched its 52-week peak of RS 531.00 on May 14, 2026, while the 52-week low stands at RS 384.60 recorded on August 29, 2025. Over the past week, the stock has fluctuated between RS 448.35 and RS 531.00. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at approximately RS 84,298.95 crore.

In terms of shareholding pattern, promoters hold a dominant 56.66% stake in the company. Institutional investors account for 36.98%, while non-institutional investors hold 6.37%.

Boosting investor sentiment, the company’s board has cleared a Joint Venture Agreement involving its wholly owned arm, OIL Green Energy, and Hindustan Waste Treatment. The proposed joint venture entity will focus on executing projects related to Compressed Biogas (CBG), including development, implementation, and operations.

The decision was formally approved during the board meeting held on May 13, 2026.

Oil India Limited operates across the energy value chain, including exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, LPG and condensate output, pipeline transportation, and expanding initiatives in renewable energy.

Emerald Finance shares witnessed a modest gain in early trade, with the stock moving up by 0.64% to trade at RS 58.48 compared to its previous close of RS 58.11 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS 59.00 during the session and recorded an intraday high of RS 59.90 and a low of RS 57.50. Trading activity remained moderate, with over 16,000 shares changing hands.

Over the past year, the stock has seen significant volatility, hitting a 52-week peak of RS 103.50 in May 2025, while touching its lowest level of RS 45.50 in March 2026. In the last week alone, it fluctuated between RS 69.00 and RS 57.50. The company’s current market capitalization stands at approximately RS 203.79 crore.

In terms of shareholding, promoters continue to hold a dominant stake of 59.70%, while institutional investors account for 1.78% and non-institutional investors hold 38.52%.

On the business front, Emerald Finance has entered into a partnership with Divineo Health Care Hospital LLP to roll out its Early-Wage-Access solution for employees. This initiative is designed to provide quick financial support by enabling employees to access a portion of their earned salary before payday.

The company has been actively working on expanding its salary advance offerings by collaborating with employers to provide short-term credit facilities, with repayments structured through salary deductions.

Emerald Finance primarily operates in the financial services sector, focusing on catering to the funding needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across both corporate and non-corporate segments.

Shares of Max Estates moved higher in today’s trading session, rising 2.35% to RS 401.10 compared to the previous close of RS 391.90 on the BSE, marking a gain of RS 9.20.

The stock began the day at RS 417.85, which also remained its intraday high, while it slipped to a low of RS 396.20 during the session. Trading activity was relatively thin, with 599 shares exchanged so far.

The company’s stock, listed under the BSE ‘B’ category with a face value of RS 10, has recorded a 52-week peak of RS 563.70 on July 21, 2025, and a 52-week bottom of RS 305.55 on March 30, 2026.

In the past week, the share price has fluctuated between RS 420.30 and RS 377.75. Max Estates currently commands a market capitalization of RS 6613.07 crore.

Ownership data shows promoters holding a 45.27% stake in the company, while institutional investors account for 33.52% and non-institutional investors hold 21.21%.

On the business front, the company has introduced ‘The Terraces’, a new housing development within its Estate 361 project in Sector 36A along the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram. The project focuses on a community-centric lifestyle, blending modern smart homes with shared open spaces, wellness amenities, and nature-inspired living.

The development features 1.5 and 2 BHK smart residences, along with duplex loft units. It carries a gross development value of RS 1,200 crore and forms part of the larger Estate 361 township, which spans 18.23 acres with a total GDV of RS 9,000 crore. The first phase will include 120 units, with prices starting at RS 2.4 crore.

Max Estates functions as the real estate division of the Max Group.