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Defence, exports and platform companies among top market themes: Envision’s Nilesh Shah
Envision Capital founder Nilesh Shah says strong earnings, improving cash flows and long-term structural trends are driving confidence in India’s platform companies. He also highlights defence, EVs, energy security and export-led manufacturing as key investment themes for the coming years.

Adani Energy sees ₹644 cr block deal; Birla MF takes 0.4% stake from Qatar Holding
Qatar Holding sold 0.4 percent in Adani Energy Solutions to Birla Mutual Fund for 644 crore, Adani Energy profit rose 5.7 percent, FY26 EBITDA and income hit record highs

PM Modi Accorded Top Military Honour In Rome In Presence Of Giorgia Meloni | Watch
PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni discussed the India-Italy strategic partnership in Rome, with focus on trade, energy and defence collaboration.

'Kashi In Rome': PM Modi Receives Painting, Holds Talks With Italian PM Meloni
PM Modi received a warm welcome in Rome from Italian PM Giorgia Meloni as both leaders discussed trade, defence, energy cooperation, and strengthening of India-Italy ties under the IMEC framework.

Marco Rubio Set For India Visit On May 23; Trade, Energy, Defence Ties To Be Discussed
This will be his first visit to India and he is expected to discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation during meetings with senior Indian officials.

Bharat Forge to set up India’s first private-sector marine gas turbine facility in Visakhapatnam
Bharat Forge signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh at Defence Conclave in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and CM Chandrababu Naidu, to set up India's first private marine gas turbine repair and development facility in Visakhapatnam, boosting naval self reliance.
How JSW Energies’ Rs 3,150-crore JSW Steel stake sale will help lower debt, Jefferies explains
JSW Energy’s Rs 3,150-crore stake sale in JSW Steel to GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund is expected to strengthen its balance sheet. Jefferies says the move will lower leverage, support capex plans and improve execution visibility, prompting a target price upgrade to Rs 675.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Block deal: JSW Energy sells Rs 3,150 crore JSW Steel stake to GQG, SBI Mutual Fund
JSW Energy has divested a portion of its JSW Steel stake for Rs 3,150 crore to fund its aggressive power generation expansion. The company aims to reach 30 GW capacity by 2030, bolstered by both renewable and thermal power projects. This strategic move enhances capital allocation and supports long-term growth initiatives.

JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers
GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.
MTAR Technologies Q4 Results: Profit soars over 200% to Rs 44 crore; revenue up 67%
MTAR Technologies reported a sharp rise in March-quarter earnings as strong revenue growth and improved operating efficiency boosted profitability. The precision engineering company benefited from higher product sales and expanding opportunities across clean energy, aerospace, defence, and strategic manufacturing sectors.
Ignore market noise, India’s long-term story intact, say D-Street bulls Ramesh Damani and Sunil Singhania
Indian markets face temporary challenges with foreign outflows and geopolitical concerns. However, top investors Ramesh Damani and Sunil Singhania emphasize that India's fundamental growth drivers are strong. They advise retail investors to ignore short-term noise and focus on long-term wealth creation through disciplined investing and compounding. Sectors like defence, infrastructure, and energy offer opportunities.