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Execution, order inflows to drive L&T growth; BEL rides defence push: Siddhartha Khemka
India's capital goods sector is experiencing robust growth, fueled by strong order backlogs and increasing project execution across infrastructure, power, and industrial segments. Government focus on development and manufacturing, alongside new-age tech investments, is driving demand. Companies are poised for steady revenue expansion and stable profitability, with key players like L&T and BEL showing strong prospects.
INR settles at new lifetime low as soaring oil prices dampen sentiments
The Indian rupee declined 14 paise to settle at an all-time low of 92.42 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and sustained outflow of foreign funds amid the West Asia crisis. A positive trend in domestic equity markets also helped the domestic currency at the lower level, even as investors remained watchful of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Indian stock markets closed significantly higher for the second consecutive session, driven by gains in auto and metal sectors despite volatility. The Sensex jumped 568 points (0.75%) to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 added over 172 points (0.74%) to end at 23,581, rebounding after recent sharp losses. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.35 and hit the lowest intra-day level of 92.47 against the greenback. The unit finally ended at a new lifetime low of 92.42.
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.
Tata Electronics to make Qualcomm Automotive Modules in Assam under new pact with US chip giant
Under the arrangement, Tata Electronics will become part of Qualcomm Technologies’ global network of module manufacturing partners, a move aimed at catering to rising worldwide demand for modular automotive platforms.