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Adani Green block deal: BNP Paribas buys 6.9 lakh shares worth Rs 56 crore

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Adani Green Energy witnessed a couple of block deals on Tuesday in which French multinational bank BNP Paribas was the buyer while Morgan Stanley was the seller.BNP bought 6.9 lakh shares in the company through its affiliate BNP Paribas Financial Markets in a deal valued at Rs 56 crore. The shares were purchased at a price of Rs 808.3 apiece, a 1% discount from Monday's closing price of Rs 816.45.Morgan Stanley sold as many shares via its investment arm Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte.Adani Green Energy shares ended at Rs 839 on the NSE today, up by Rs 22.55 or 2.76%.Adani Green Energy shares have underperformed the broader markets, declining 12% over a one-year period. In contrast Nifty and the BSE Sensex have declined by 2% and 4%, respectively.The stock has slipped below its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMA) of Rs 908 and Rs 987, respectively, according to Trendlyne data.Adani Green reported a net loss of Rs 41 crore in the December quarter, compared with a profit of Rs 492 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 583 crore in the September quarter. The loss/profit is attributable to the company's shareholders. Total income during the reporting period rose 8% year-over-year (YoY) to Rs 2,837 crore.Revenue from power supply increased 21% YoY to Rs 2,420 crore in the October–December 2025 period, while EBITDA for the segment rose 23% YoY to Rs 2,269 crore.Strong revenue and EBITDA growth in the power supply business was driven by greenfield capacity addition of 5.6 GW, deployment of advanced renewable energy technologies, strong plant performance and the commissioning of new capacities at resource-rich sites in Khavda, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.“In 2026, Adani Green has continued its growth trajectory, adding 5.6 GW of renewable energy capacity, representing nearly 14% of all new solar and wind capacity installed across India,” said Ashish Khanna, CEO of Adani Green.The company’s operational capacity reached 17.2 GW, keeping it on track to achieve its 50 GW target. The Khavda project, which is the world’s largest renewable energy installation, is progressing at an accelerated pace, the company said.Also read: Brand Concepts bulk deal: Ashish Kacholia exits microcap as stock price erodes 36% in a year(Disclaimer: The recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times.)

CoinDCX promoters get bail in alleged cheating case

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CoinDCX on Tuesday welcomed the court’s order granting bail to its co-founders. In a press statement issued today, the company claimed that the court observed no prima facie case had been made out against the co-founders.Describing the case, CoinDCX said it involves a fraudulent website, 'coindcx.pro,' created by unknown actors to impersonate CoinDCX and deceive users."CoinDCX’s only official platform is coindcx.com. The fraudulent site has no direct or indirect connection to CoinDCX or its subsidiaries," the press statement said."The Court took into account key facts, including that CoinDCX Co-Founders were not present at the location of the alleged offence, the press release said. The investigation officer submitted to the court that some other person/s represented themselves as CoinDCX Co-Founders and cheated the complainant. The complainant also confirmed that the individuals involved were not Sumit Gupta or Neeraj Khandelwal but unidentified actors impersonating them. The investigating officer raised no objection to bail," the statement said.This is consistent with CoinDCX’s position that the company and its leadership had no involvement in the incident and were themselves victims of a fraud perpetrated through impersonation.The promoters of CoinDCX were arrested on Saturday by the Thane Police on allegations of criminal breach of trust, officials said.The promoters of CoinDCX were arrested on Saturday by the Thane Police on allegations of criminal breach of trust, officials said.According to the police, co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal were apprehended from Bengaluru and produced before a holiday court in Thane. The court had remanded the duo to police custody until Monday.The Thane police registered an FIR against six individuals, including Gupta and Khandelwal, for allegedly cheating a complainant of Rs 71.6 lakh under the pretext of cryptocurrency investment and franchise opportunities linked to CoinDCX. The complainant, an insurance advisor, alleged that he was lured between August 2025 and February 2026 with promises of high returns and regulatory approvals. The accused reportedly collected funds through cash and bank transfers but failed to deliver the promised franchise or returns and later became untraceable. Police have invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation.Read more: CoinDCX promoters arrested by Thane police on criminal breach of trust chargesThe company has also invited industry attention on this incident, highlighting how impersonation and phishing scams are an increasing threat across digital financial platforms."Malicious actors are more frequently exploiting the trustworthiness of well-known brands by copying identities, platforms, and leadership figures to deceive users. CoinDCX strongly condemns such illegal activities. Responsibility lies with those who plan and carry out these scams, not with institutions whose identities are unlawfully exploited," the statement said.CoinDCX said the company continues to operate normally without any disruption. Trading, deposits, withdrawals, and all user services remain fully operational, the statement said.(Disclaimer: The recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times.)
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