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India tops emerging markets list for long-term investors: William Lee
William Lee, Chief Economist and Managing Director of Global Economic Advisors, says strengthening US-India ties, including technology transfers and defence partnerships, are enhancing India's appeal as a long-term investment destination.
Which sectors are expensive & which are cheap? PL Capital's valuation guide
PL Capital says defence, power and capital goods stocks remain richly valued, while IT, retail, hotels and real estate trade below historical averages

BofA sees FY27 earnings growth slowing to 8.5%; capex outlook stays strong
Amish Shah, Head of India Research at Bank of America Global Research, said higher commodity prices, the West Asia conflict and rising inflation could put pressure on growth and earnings in the first half of FY27. However, he believes the government is unlikely to reduce capital expenditure despite fiscal concerns. Shah also highlighted long-term opportunities in sectors linked to energy security, electric vehicles, defence, AI investments and data centres.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.

Iran Says It Shot Down US MQ-1 Drone Over Territorial Waters
The IRGC said the drone entered Iranian territorial airspace with hostile intent and was brought down using advanced air defence systems.
Kolkata-based Defence PSU GRSE lays keel for 4th vessel in German MPV project
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata has laid the keel for the fourth multi-purpose vessel. This is part of a large order for German shipping company Carsten Rehder. The project marks a significant expansion for GRSE into the global commercial shipbuilding market. The vessels are advanced CORAL 7500 DWT multi-purpose ships. This contract highlights GRSE's growing international presence.

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HFCL shares soar 17% in two days, rally 170% in 2026. Should you buy, sell or hold?
HFCL shares have surged 17% in two days and an impressive 170% in 2026, driven by strong earnings recovery, major defence orders and growing demand for optical fibre amid the global AI boom. Analysts say the stock remains a high-risk, high-reward bet, with sustainability hinging on order momentum and execution strength.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.

Byju Raveendran Mounts Defence Against Singapore Court Sentencing Him To Six Months In Jail
Raveendran revealed that his defense team has deliberately stepped back from aggressively fighting various global lawsuits to prioritize a larger, peaceful exit amid his recent lack of legal pushback.
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.