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The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Momentum Stocks: Coforge, Cigniti Tech, Purple United rally
A few stocks saw sharp intraday moves and hit upper circuits. Media Matrix Worldwide, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals, Embassy Developments were locked in the upper band, reflecting strong demand and limited supply—often a sign of bullish near-term sentiment.