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Engineering, cement, autos remain top cyclical bets; IT turns attractive: ASK’s George Joseph
Managing nearly $1.21 billion in assets as of April 30, ASK Investment Managers is turning positive on large-cap IT despite worries around AI disruption, says CIO & CEO-Equity George Joseph. He believes fears over AI replacing Indian IT firms are exaggerated, as these companies will continue to play a critical role in system integration and enterprise tech rollouts. ASK has remained constructive on sectors such as engineering, capital goods, cement, autos, banking & financial services, and commodities, seeing them as beneficiaries of the ongoing cyclical uptrend. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Cement prices may rise as companies battle soaring costs: HDFC Securities
Rajesh Ravi, Institutional Research Analyst at HDFC Securities believes the cement industry is now focusing more on profitability and margins rather than aggressive capacity expansion, even as competition in Central India intensifies after Dalmia Bharat’s latest acquisition.

Vodafone Idea, JSW Cement, Ola Electric, Central Bank of India among most traded stocks on NSE today, 22 May 2026 - Mint
Vodafone Idea, JSW Cement, Ola Electric, Central Bank of India among most traded stocks on NSE today, 22 May 2026Mint
Ramco Systems hits 20% upper circuit on strong Q4 results; profit up 372%
Ramco Systems reported a revenue from operations of ₹185.36 crore, up 19 per cent from ₹155.26 crore in the year-ago period
Ramco Systems hits the roof after Q4 PAT soars four-fold to Rs 25 cr
Ramco Systems hit an upper circuit 20% at Rs 469.90 after the company's consolidated net profit surged four-fold to Rs 25.04 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with Rs 5.30 crore in Q4 FY24.
Ramco Systems Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
OCCL Ltd, Laxmi Dental Ltd, John Cockerill India Ltd and Manali Petrochemicals Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 22 May 2026.

Dalmia Bharat to buy JAL cement assets from Adani Group for ₹2,850 crore
The acquisition of cement assets of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates will help Dalmia Bharat deepen its presence in central India and increase cement capacity by nearly 10%, or 5.2 mtpa.
JSW Cement shares gain 12% as Q4FY26 profit jumps to Rs 362 crore
JSW Cement shares soared over 11% following a remarkable Q4FY26 earnings report. The company posted a staggering 2,162% year-on-year profit jump, fueled by robust revenue growth and improved operational efficiencies. Strong sales volumes across cement and GGBS segments contributed to this impressive financial performance, prompting a dividend recommendation.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) to acquire 5.2 MnTPA cement undertaking from Jaiprakash Associates
Additionally to acquire 3.3 MnTPA clinker capacity and 99 MW thermal power capacity
JSW Cement jumps 7% on strong Q4 beat; JM Financial sees 22% upside
JSW Cement reported a net profit of ₹371.3 crore as compared to ₹34.2 crore in the year-ago period

JSW Cement Shares Up 7% In Trade After Multifold Growth In Q4 Profit
JSW Cement shares rose as much as 7.05% to a high of Rs 136.44 apiece. They are currently trading higher by 5.92% as of 9:48 am.
Sensex rises 400 points, Nifty nears 23,750 as oil price dips on renewed US-Iran peace deal hopes
Indian stock markets surged today, with Sensex and Nifty posting significant gains driven by optimism surrounding a potential Iran-US peace deal. While banking and cement stocks led the rally, IT heavyweights saw minor declines. Broader markets experienced some weakness, but overall investor sentiment remained positive, buoyed by falling oil prices and a strengthening rupee.