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Elara Capital's Harendra Kumar sees India benefiting as AI trade cools and FII flows return
Harendra Kumar of Elara Capital says global money flowing out of expensive AI stocks could now flow back into India, especially as the country's weight on global indices hits new lows and West Asia tensions ease. He's less worried about a weak monsoon hurting markets, noting some sectors gain even as others lose. On telecom, he backs Bharti Airtel over Vodafone Idea, citing its Africa business and expected tariff hikes that benefit both operators and the government.
Bharti Airtel's Rahul Vatts named COAI Chairperson for 2026-27
Rahul Vatts of Bharti Airtel will lead COAI as Chairperson for 2026-27. Ravi Gandhi of Reliance Jio will be Vice-Chairperson. The announcement came after COAI's Annual General Body Meeting. The telecom industry body reviewed sector developments and discussed future priorities. This leadership change marks a new phase for strengthening India's digital communications ecosystem.
Stocks in news: HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, SBI, Adani Enterprises, GMR Airports
Indian equities opened the week strong, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining nearly 1% each on positive global sentiment. Key stocks in focus include HCL Technologies, GMR Airports, Adani Enterprises, and Bharti Airtel, with significant corporate announcements and strategic moves shaping the market outlook.
Army, Airtel join hands for mobile connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh district
The Indian Army and Bharti Airtel have joined forces to improve mobile network coverage in remote West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. This partnership aims to connect areas that have been offline for over a decade. Residents will gain better access to government services, education, and healthcare. The initiative will also boost tourism and economic growth.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Brokerages initiate coverage on Meesho, Bharti Airtel, 6 other stocks with up to 33% upside. Do you own any? - The Economic Times
Brokerages initiate coverage on Meesho, Bharti Airtel, 6 other stocks with up to 33% upside. Do you own any?The Economic Times
Brokerages initiate coverage on Meesho, Bharti Airtel, 6 other stocks with up to 33% upside. Do you own any?
Brokerages have initiated coverage on eight Indian stocks, including Bharti Airtel and CG Power, with potential upside ranging up to 33%. Analysts are bullish on most of these companies, citing factors like network quality, capacity expansion, and diversified business exposure. However, one stock, Meesho, received an 'Underperform' rating due to concerns over deflating order values.
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, NLC India, Motilal Oswal, HCL Tech
Indian markets saw a sharp decline on Monday amid global worries and geopolitical tensions. Nifty moved closer to a key support level. Several companies were in focus. NLC India announced an Offer for Sale. Motilal Oswal saw promoter share sales. HCL Tech launched an AI zone with Google Cloud. IRCTC resumed cooking on trains. IGL has a new MD.
HC quashes ₹23,600 cr retrospective spectrum dues on Airtel, Voda Idea
The Bombay High Court has cancelled spectrum charges of approximately 23,600 crore rupees for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. The court ruled the government could not retrospectively impose these charges for the period between 2008 and 2012. This decision removes significant financial uncertainty for the telecom sector. It creates a more supportive environment for future investments in India's telecommunications industry.
Eternal to ICICI Bank: 15 stocks on Axis Securities buy list for June
Axis Securities has identified 15 stocks for investors to consider in June. These picks span large, mid, and small-cap segments, offering potential gains up to 44%. The brokerage remains optimistic about India's economy despite global challenges. Key recommendations include Eternal, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank. Financials, consumption, and infrastructure-linked businesses are favored.
Airtel defends 'Priority Postpaid' service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality violations
Bharti Airtel has defended its "Priority Postpaid" service to the Department of Telecommunications. The company asserts the offering, using 5G network slicing, respects net neutrality. It assures that prepaid users will not experience any service degradation. Airtel believes this innovation is crucial for future 6G development in India. The service ensures consistent speeds for postpaid customers.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...