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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.
Boat founder Aman Gupta announces new venture Offbeat Studios, claims ‘still hungry, still impatient and still driven’
Aman Gupta, founder of Boat, announced the launch of Offbeat Studios, he shared his excitement for the new venture on social media, expressing his continued drive and ambition.
Air India and IndiGo partially resume flights on select long-haul routes
Passenger complaints are being tracked through the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR), the ministry said. "A total of 559 grievances have been addressed during this period through AirSewa, social media platforms and dedicated helpline calls, in coordination with airlines and concerned stakeholders."
Slow motion: US companies cautious amid India's mega M&E Boom
American media giants are rethinking their India strategy. Recent years saw major players like Disney and Paramount adjust their stakes or exit operations. Lionsgate sold its streaming service. These moves reflect the challenges of India's competitive media landscape. Companies are now focusing more on content licensing rather than direct investment in local platforms.
'Iran Ignored Our Warnings': Trump Says Operations May Last Longer Than 4 To 5 Weeks To Eliminate Threats
US President Donald Trump addressing media at White House.
Benchmarks trade in negative terrain; media shares drop
Media shares declined after advancing in the past trading session.
How Gen X’s favourite gadgets like flip phones, wired earphones are finding a new set of fans: Gen Z
According to media reports, retailers in the UK reported that CD/MP3 player sales were up roughly 44% since July (year-on-year) and spiked 225% over Black Friday last season, while pointand-shoot cameras, a category overlapping with early digital and film photography, increased 27%. These surges were driven largely by younger consumer interest.
Fino Payments Bank CEO Arrested: FM Sitharaman to 'check' GST evasion case
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will investigate the arrest of Fino Payment Bank CEO Rishi Gupta. Gupta was apprehended by GST authorities in Hyderabad. The bank stated the probe concerns a business partner's transactions, not the bank's compliance. Social media questioned the extent of GST powers. The Finance Minister acknowledged the issue and promised to look into it.
Block employee sacked during hiring call warns of more AI job cuts — ‘Survived previous layoffs, was sole breadwinner’
In a post on social media platform X, Jack Dorsey said the Block layoffs were just the beginning, and he expects majority of companies to reach the same conclusion making similar structural changes.
India's tier 3–5 towns overtake metros in retail spending growth: Report
Small Indian markets are leading physical retail spending in 2025. This growth surpasses metros and tier-1 and 2 cities. This marks a shift from 2023-24 trends. Aspirational demand from these micro markets is growing. Quick-commerce and social media are driving this expansion. This trend highlights a decentralisation of demand across India.
Young woman says she was on social media all day long as a child in landmark addiction trial
Young woman says she was on social media 'all day long' as a child in landmark addiction trial
Times Group MD Vineet Jain receives 'Lifetime Contribution to Media' award
Vineet Jain, managing director of The Times Group, received the 'Lifetime Contribution to Media' award from the All India Management Association. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan presented the honour in New Delhi. The award recognizes Jain's significant impact on the media industry.