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Solar Defence announces Rs 12,800 crore investment in robotics, drone and deep tech projects
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited will invest over Rs. 12,800 crore in manufacturing robots, drones, and missiles. The company plans to produce 10,000 drones and 1,000 robots annually. This investment will span the next three to four years. The facility will be India's first AI-Powered Industry 5.0 manufacturing ecosystem. Advanced AI-Powered UAVs, including MALE drones, will be a key focus.
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India equity funds see modest outflows as AI-linked markets attract investors: EPFR
Cameron Brandt, Director of Research at EPFR Global, said India equity funds saw modest outflows over the past week, while AI-linked markets such as Taiwan, China and Korea continued drawing investor interest. He added that geopolitical tensions have triggered only a muted risk-off response in global fund flows. US equity funds saw modest redemptions, while diversified emerging-market funds continued attracting money. Energy, defence and aerospace funds recorded strong inflows.
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.
Market Outlook | Prashant Khemka sees low double-digit earnings growth for India in FY27
WhiteOak Capital’s Founder Prashant Khemka says markets typically recover once geopolitical tensions stabilise, though near-term movements will depend on how the conflict evolves. He cautions against predicting the extent of any correction and says WhiteOak remains fully invested despite tail risks. Khemka adds India is not uniquely vulnerable to oil disruptions as crude is a global commodity. He expects defence spending to rise globally and continues to see low double-digit earnings growth for India in FY27.
Paras Defence shares soar 11% after MoU with Korea’s Green Optics. Check details
Paras Defence shares surged on Wednesday following a significant announcement. The company has partnered with South Korea's Green Optics. This collaboration focuses on optics and optical systems for space and defence sectors. The deal aims for joint development and business expansion. Defence stocks are also showing strength amid global tensions. Paras Defence has delivered strong returns over the past year.
US-Iran war: Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin to Avic Chengdu Aircraft — global defence stocks rise up to 7.5%
Global defence stocks surged on March 2 amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Lockheed Martin rising 7.5%. The conflict heightened fears of broader regional confrontations, leading to increased demand for military equipment.
Best places to hide in war: 20 stocks analysts say to bet on amid US-Iran conflict
Global markets are experiencing volatility due to Middle East tensions. Indian equities are bracing for this uncertainty. Analysts suggest certain stocks in energy, metals, IT, pharma, defence, and banking could offer relative safety. Investors are advised to watch for opportunities amidst the current market movements. Oil prices and currency fluctuations are key factors to monitor.
Watch | Gurmeet Chadha & Devina Mehra on market strategy amid West Asia tensions
Devina Mehra, Founder, Chairperson and Managing Director of First Global and Gurmeet Chadha, Managing Partner & CIO of Complete Circle say geopolitical tensions may trigger short-term volatility but not a lasting bear market. Mehra advises using market dips to deploy cash, noting past conflicts fade from markets and crude spikes are usually temporary. She prefers autos, pharma and select cyclicals. Chadha remains overweight defence, citing opportunities in Solar Industries, Bharat Electronics and Zen Technologies, while also watching refiners amid oil price swings.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
Vishal Mega Mart promoter Samayat Services sells 14% stake for Rs 7,635 crore
Singapore government, MAS and HDFC Mutual Fund pick up over 6% stake in bulk deals at Rs 117 per share.
Vishal Mega Mart bulk deal: Govt of Singapore, HDFC MF buy stakes as promoter sells 14% for Rs 7,636 crore
The Government of Singapore, HDFC Mutual Fund and the Monetary Authority of Singapore bought promoter shares worth thousands of crores in Vishal Mega Mart as Samayat Services LLP offloaded a 14% stake via bulk deals. The stock fell despite solid quarterly profit and revenue growth.