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Gulf investors hold their breath amid shifting sands
Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets are closed due to Iranian strikes. Airports are resuming partial operations. Investors are assessing supply chain disruptions and potential valuation pressures. Private equity firms anticipate a slowdown in deals for a few months. Real asset investors are preparing for valuation corrections. Banks and financial institutions are deferring decisions amid uncertainty.
Japanese company Proterial plans to make magnets & more in India
Proterial, a Japanese supplier of advanced materials, is exploring India as a site to manufacture rare‑earth magnets and cutting‑edge EV magnets. With government incentives underpinning investment, the move could strengthen local production and supply‑chain resilience. India is part of Proterial’s broader market assessment as it maps out a major manufacturing expansion.
GMDC shares rise over 4% after India joins US' AI initiative Pax Silica
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) shares rose 4.4% after India joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative focused on AI and supply chain security. This partnership, aimed at bolstering economic and national security, follows India's participation in critical minerals discussions. GMDC's stock has seen significant gains over the past year, driven by rare earth potential, despite recent mixed financial results.
Nifty Auto crashes over 3% as crude tops $100 again, LNG fears add pressure; M&M, Maruti among top Nifty losers
The Nifty Auto index ended 3.2 percent lower, the steepest fall among sectoral indices, as rising energy costs and supply-chain concerns weighed on stocks. High crude oil prices can add to fuel cost pressures for customers, while shortage of gas could disrupt component production.
Bata India shares fall over 4% after Q4 net profit plunges 95%
Bata India said the quarter was impacted by certain one-time items, including voluntary separation retirement (VSR) costs of Rs 28.1 crore as part of its long-term strategy to improve supply chain capability and efficiency
GMDC shares jump 5% as Quad unveils critical minerals framework, rare-earth supply chain initiative
GMDC stock gained over 5% on Quad minerals framework announcement, which seeks to boost critical mineral supply chains. The stock is up 91% in a year, with its current market capitalisation at Rs 22,000 crore. Quad will bolster critical minerals and energy security.
How should investors respond to Modi’s call for austerity?
Rising energy costs and supply-chain disruptions may reshape consumption patterns
MC Exclusive: 'We're not just winning on cost anymore': Aequs Founder on India's aerospace moment
Aravind Melligeri says global OEMs are looking beyond low-cost manufacturing as supply-chain disruptions reshape sourcing decisions. He also explains why Aequs is betting bigger on engines and consumer electronics.
Stocks to Watch Today: Infosys, Waaree Renewable, HG Infra, InterGlobe Aviation, TVS Supply Chain, Brigade, SEDEMAC, Arvind SmartSpaces in focus on 11 March
Stocks to Watch, 11 March: Stocks like Infosys, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Arvind SmartSpaces, Waaree Energies, Central Bank of India, Hindustan Zinc, Adani Enterprises, SEDEMAC Mechatronics, HG Infra Engineering, Polycab India, InterGlobe Aviation, and Eicher Motors will be in focus on March 11
Middle-East deal hopes: How should one look at the investment landscape?
A US-Iran deal could lower energy costs, ease supply-chain pressures, and create fresh opportunities across sectors