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Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.

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Defence stock Zen Tech jumps over 7%, defying cautious market sentiment after this business update; details here - Mint
Defence stock Zen Tech jumps over 7%, defying cautious market sentiment after this business update; details hereMint

Zen Technologies jumps 6% on launch of India’s first AI-powered Smart Border Suite
Zen Tech Chairman & Managing Director Ashok Atluri said that indigenous defence technologies built on Indian intellectual property would play a key role in strengthening national security and operational readiness as India modernises its border infrastructure.
Mirae Asset Sharekhan predicts up to 150% upside in these 3 midcap stocks
Midcaps to buy: Muthuselvaraj, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects Adani Total Gas to hit ₹1,850 levels; JSW Energy and Astral to rally over 50% as Nifty MidCap hits new life-time high.

Premier Energies Shares Extend Gains A Day After Nomura, Quant Buy Stake In Block Deals
Among the key buyers, Quant Mutual Fund acquired 40.84 lakh shares, while Nomura India Investment Fund Mother Fund purchased 25 lakh shares at Rs 955 apiece.
Healthcare, engineering and specialty chemicals remain key market themes: Mayuresh Joshi
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research at Marketsmith India, believes execution will remain key for companies like Suzlon, while healthcare, engineering and select speciality chemical names continue to offer strong growth opportunities. He also sees India-focused engineering and capital goods companies remaining resilient despite global uncertainties. Joshi says investors should stay selective in IT, remains positive on Navin Fluorine, and is closely tracking niche AI-linked opportunities emerging in smaller tech firms.
MTAR Tech vs Apollo Micro Systems: Which multibagger defence stock to buy after 395% rally in 1 year
Two Indian defence stocks, MTAR Tech and Apollo Micro Systems, have delivered spectacular returns. MTAR Tech surged 395% and Apollo Micro Systems climbed 185% in a year. Analysts are now evaluating which stock offers better future prospects. Both companies operate in a booming defence sector with strong order books and growth potential.
Premier Energies shares in focus as promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore. Check top buyers
Promoter family members of Premier Energies sold shares worth around Rs 2,289 crore through a block deal, while institutional investors, including Quant Mutual Fund and Nomura, picked up stakes. The development comes amid strong investor interest in renewable energy and domestic solar manufacturing, supported by robust earnings growth and aggressive capacity expansion plans.
Premier Energies bulk deal: Promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore; Quant, Nomura among top buyers
Premier Energies' promoters divested shares worth nearly Rs 2,289 crore to institutional investors, including Smallcap World Fund and Quant Mutual Fund. This move coincides with heightened interest in India's solar manufacturing sector, driven by policy support and robust earnings. The company is aggressively expanding its module and cell capacities, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook.

Barbell Strategy For Fixed Income: Here's What Debt Fund Managers Use To Navigate Yield Volatility — Explained
According to Basant Bafna of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, the 'barbell' strategy broadly involves allocating money at both ends of the duration spectrum rather than concentrating investments in the middle.