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GIFT Nifty tumbles over 150 points as global sell-off in AI stocks rattles sentiment
GIFT Nifty signals a weak start for Indian markets after a sharp global sell-off led by declines in AI and semiconductor stocks across Asia. Profit booking, weak tech sentiment and mixed Wall Street cues weighed on markets, even as analysts maintain a positive near-term outlook for Nifty above key support levels.
Gold slips marginally in futures trade; silver rebounds on value buying
Gold futures on MCX edge lower on weak global cues and strong US dollar, while silver recovers on bargain buying, analysts see correction but say long term outlook for bullion stays positive
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in Africa
Indian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a young population and underpenetrated markets, beverages, hair care, and personal care sectors are showing robust growth. Companies, such as GCPL, VBL, Dabur India and Marico are prioritizing local manufacturing and distribution, viewing Africa as a crucial long-term growth engine despite currency volatility and retail fragmentation.
Amazon to invest additional $13 billion in India AI, cloud infrastructure by 2030
Amazon is injecting an additional $13 billion into India's AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030, bringing its total planned investment to over $21 billion. This significant commitment, announced after CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Modi, aims to bolster AWS data centers and provide advanced AI technologies. The move underscores India's growing importance in the global AI landscape and Amazon's long-term vision for the country's digital transformation.
Tata Motors CEO says India growth story will outweigh West Asia war impact on CV demand in long term
Tata Motors anticipates short-term headwinds for commercial vehicle demand due to West Asia war-induced diesel price hikes. However, MD & CEO Wagh remains optimistic, citing India's strong macro-economic growth as a long-term driver for increased road freight and commercial vehicle demand. He also highlighted government initiatives like electrification incentives as positive factors for the industry's future.
Nuvama expects near double-digit growth in FMCG despite weak monsoon concerns
Abneesh Roy, Executive Director at Nuvama Institutional Equities, expects paint companies to sustain double-digit revenue growth despite lower crude prices. He sees Reliance's Campa Cola as a formidable long-term competitor in the consumer space and remains positive on Trent due to improving valuations and strong growth potential.
Trent rallies after mgmt flags potential growth outlook in 47th AGM
Trent jumped 4.18% to Rs 3273 after the company's management outlined its long-term growth strategy for its fashion and value-retail businesses at the 47th annual general meeting (AGM).
Industry must adopt emerging tech to boost productivity, remain competitive: Steel Minister
Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy has urged the Indian steel industry to embrace emerging technologies like AI and IoT to boost global competitiveness and productivity. Speaking at a digitalization seminar, he emphasized that future success hinges on intelligent ecosystems, not just capacity. The minister highlighted the government's ambitious steel production targets, driven by infrastructure and manufacturing growth, and stressed that digitalization is crucial for long-term survival and enhanced safety.
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on KPR Mill, 7 other textile stocks with up to 43% upside. Own any?
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on eight textile companies, turning bullish on Gokaldas Exports, Indo Count, Arvind Fashions, Pearl Global and Welspun Living. The brokerage expects improving global demand, trade agreements and supply-chain shifts to support India’s textile sector recovery and long-term export growth.
D-Street set for a positive opening as GIFT Nifty trades higher
Indian markets experienced profit booking after a significant rally, influenced by fluctuating crude oil prices and foreign investor sentiment. Analysts anticipate a sideways trading range with a slight downward bias due to global uncertainties and ongoing foreign outflows. The Nifty found support at a key trendline, suggesting potential near-term recovery, while the India VIX saw an uptick, indicating increased market apprehension.
Akasa Air plans to hike capacity by 30%
Akasa Air is charting an ambitious course, targeting a significant 30% capacity expansion by fiscal year 2027. Despite global uncertainties, the airline's long-term vision remains steadfast. Currently operating 39 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, Akasa Air dedicates a quarter of its capacity to international routes. The airline also reported a robust 37% surge in operating revenue for the 2025-26 fiscal year, signaling strong growth momentum.
Explained - Why Jefferies prefers Bajaj Finance, Aditya Birla Capital over other NBFCs
Jefferies expects the sector to deliver healthy loan growth, easing credit costs and largely range-bound NIMs. While valuations have recovered from the lows seen during the recent geopolitical tensions, they remain broadly around long-term averages.