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HCL Technologies to Acquire Australian IT Company, DWS Ltd

IT major, HCL Technologies (HCL) said that it would acquire an Australian IT service management company, DWS Limited. The deal is expected to be closed in December as subject to closing conditions and including regulatory approvals.

DWS Ltd. was founded in 1991, with over 700 employees and offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra providing a wide range of IT services to its clients across verticals.

HCL’s contribution to digital initiatives in Australia and New Zealand will be enhanced by acquiring DWS and will strengthen its client portfolio across critical industries.

“Confident that our combined strengths will further accelerate the digital transformation journeys of our clients and innovations for their end customers,” said Executive VP, Australia & New Zealand Manager of HCL Technologies, Michael Horton.

Currently, HCL is working with 1,600 employees in major cities, including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Over 20 years, the company has invested in the region and is committed to enabling digitalisation and for growing local ecosystem.

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Stocks Under F&O Ban

Ali Waghbakriwala

Under the futures and options (F&O) segment, no stocks were banned from trade on Thursday, 3 April, by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). 

Derivative contracts of these stocks were banned as the open market interest for these securities has crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL) set by the exchanges. The MWPL is the maximum number of contracts that can be opened at any particular time.

The ban will be lifted once the position falls below 80%. Traders will get penalised for buying or selling these securities. They will be available for trading in the cash market. 

The National Stock Exchange updates the list of securities on the F&O ban list daily. This list serves as a guide for traders and investors in the market. Traders who trade in indices do not encounter a situation of security ban.

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Stocks in Focus: Pharma Stocks, GPT Infraprojects, Paras Defence, and Others

Ali Waghbakriwala

The GIFT Nifty futures, which is an early indicator of the Nifty50 index, was trading 264 points lower at 23,165, indicating that the domestic benchmark indices are likely to make a negative start on Thursday.

On Wednesday, 2 April, Domestic benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex surged by 592.93 points or 0.78% and settled at 76,617.44 while the Nifty50 traded 0.72% higher by 166.65 points, settling at 23,332.35.

Here are some stocks that are likely to remain in focus on 3 April.

Pharma Stocks: The pharmaceutical sector has secured a temporary exemption from the latest round of tariffs, which has had a positive impact on the pharma industry. 

GPT Infraprojects: The company has announced securing an enhanced contract worth Rs 481.11 crore for building a major bridge over the Rupnarayan River and upgrading the Kolaghat Station on the Howrah-Kharagpur route.

Paras Defence: The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel’s MicroCon Vision Ltd, which is a part of the Rafael Group. As a part of this agreement, the companies will focus on advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) payloads for drones.

Bharat Electronics: The company has signed a Rs 593.22 crore contract with the Indian Air Force to provide maintenance services for the Akash Missile System, which it originally supplied.

Kirloskar Oil Engines: The company has been awarded a Rs 270 crore contract by the Indian Navy for designing and developing a 6MW medium-speed marine diesel engine under the Make-I initiative.

Interarch Building Products: The company has secured a Letter of Intent for a purchase order exceeding Rs 300 crore from a new client for a 30,000 MT project. The scope includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, and installation of pre-engineered steel building systems.

Lupin: The subsidiary of the company, Lupin Healthcare (UK) has announced signing a definitive agreement for acquiring the entire share capital of Renascience Pharma, United Kingdom for a total consideration of GBP 12.3 million (Rs 135 crore). 

GE Power India: The company has announced that it is securing purchasing orders worth Rs 38.2 crore from NTPC to supply generator parts for the Talcher site.

Borosil: The Board of Directors of the company have approved setting up a manufacturing unit for vacuum-insulated stainless-steel flasks, containers, and bottles in Rajasthan through Stylenest India, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. 

Ashok Leyland: The company has announced the signing of an MoU with Nagaland Rural Bank to provide customised vehicle financing solutions to its customers. 

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Paytm Shares Gain 2% on Partnering Up with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

Ali Waghbakriwala

Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, which is the parent company of Paytm, surged more than 2% on 2 April after the company announced partnering up with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to deploy 400 card machines for property tax collection. 

Paytm Card Machines have been deployed across multiple collection centres and for door-to-door tax collection, enabling residents to pay their property tax using credit cards, debit cards, and QR codes, according to an exchange filing on Wednesday. 

These devices are integrated with the GHMC app, allowing officials to instantly check outstanding dues, process payments, and issue on-the-spot confirmation receipts.

Paytm’s advanced payment solution has enhanced GHMC’s tax collection process, ensuring faster and more efficient transactions, the statement added. “Our collaboration with GHMC is aimed at simplifying property tax payments for both citizens and municipal authorities,” a Paytm spokesperson stated. “Through our innovative card machines and industry-leading QR payment solutions, we are enhancing convenience, speeding up processing, and increasing transparency in tax collection.”

One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, is a leading Indian fintech firm that provides digital payment solutions, including money transfers, merchant payments, and bill settlements. 

Additionally, the company offers commerce and cloud-based services such as ticketing, advertising technology, and financial products like loans, insurance, and wealth management through its financial partners.

With recent approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for Paytm Money to venture into investment insights and research services, the company is poised to expand into wealth management, potentially unlocking new revenue streams.

At 2:24 pm, the shares of One97 Communications were trading 2.01% higher at Rs 817.20 on NSE.

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Godrej Properties Shares Surge 4% on Selling 275 Properties in Noida 

Ali Waghbakriwala

Shares of Godrej Properties Ltd surged more than 4% on Wednesday, 2 April, after the company announced that they have sold over 275 homes worth over Rs 2,000 crore at the launch of its premium project, Godrej Riverine, in Sector 44, Noida. 

In its regulatory filing, the company said, “Godrej Properties Ltd, one of India’s leading real estate developers, today announced that it has sold over 275 homes worth over Rs 2,000 crore at the launch of its luxury project, Godrej Riverine, located in Sector 44, Noida.”

In March 2025, Godrej Riverine was introduced in Sector 44, one of Noida’s major micro markets. The project, which spans 6.46 acres, consists of upscale residential flats in various layouts. Godrej Properties is launching Godrej Riverine in Noida for the third time in a row. 

Godrej Properties sold more than Rs 2,000 crore worth of inventory in Godrej Tropical Isle and Godrej Jardinia, both located in Sector 146, Noida, in Q1FY25 and Q2FY24.

“We are delighted with the overwhelming response to our luxury project, Godrej Riverine in Noida. We extend our sincere gratitude to our customers and all stakeholders for their trust and confidence in Godrej Properties. We remain committed to delivering an exceptional living experience at this development. Noida is a key market for us, and we look forward to further strengthening our presence in the region in the years ahead,” said Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO of Godrej Properties. 

The statement claims that based on the volume of residential sales it generated in FY2024, Godrej Properties emerged as the largest developer in India. Godrej Properties has put a lot of emphasis on sustainable development.

At 1:35 pm, the shares of Godrej properties were trading 4.72% higher at Rs 2,138 on NSE. 

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Galaxy Surfactants Shares Soar 9% as ICICI Prudential MF Acquires Stake 

Ali Waghbakriwala

Shares of Galaxy Surfactants Ltd soared more than 8% on 2 April after ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund acquired an additional stake in the company via a block deal. 

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund purchased 2,97,500 shares on 1 April 2025 for Rs 2,092 per share, according to NSE Bulk Deal data. As of December 2024, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund owned 1.02% of the company in accordance with the BSE shareholding structure. 

Furthermore, Nippon Life India held 2.25% of the shares in public mutual funds, followed by Kotak Mutual Fund with 3.88% and Axis Mutual Fund with 4.38%. 

Unnathan Shekhar and Shashikant Rayappa Shanbhag, the company’s promoters, held the biggest interests of any individual promoter, with 11.92 and 11.52%, respectively. Individuals and Hindu undivided families held 41.69% of Galaxy Surfactants. 

Galaxy Surfactants is a leading company in the surfactant and speciality care ingredient market, catering to the personal care and home industries. The corporation has six cutting-edge facilities, including four production facilities in India, one in Egypt, and one in the US, according to its official website. 

Galaxy Surfactants produces a variety of speciality chemicals and surfactants, including cationic, amphoteric, nonionic, and anionic surfactants. These are used in the manufacturing of personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and cleansers, as well as cleaning materials for the home and workplace.

At 12:50 pm, the shares of Galaxy Surfactants were trading 8.23% higher at Rs 2,264 on NSE.

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