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These two companies just announced capex plans to expand defence operations; details here
Texmaco Rail and HFCL have announced fresh capital expenditure plans to strengthen and expand their defence manufacturing operations amid rising opportunities in the sector.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering shares zoom 13% on strong Q4 show, order win worth Rs 4,045 crore
Texmaco Rail & Engineering shares rose sharply after reporting a 45% rise in Q4 net profit. Despite lower revenue, margins improved, while a Rs 4,045 crore South Africa order win and defence foray plans boosted sentiment. The stock hit an intraday high amid strong growth and a global expansion outlook.

Q4 Results Today: Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, PFC, Oil India Among 100 Companies To Declare Earnings
DLF, Cipla, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, LIC Housing Finance and Paras Defence are among the companies that will declare earnings on May 13.

Texmaco Rail Q4 profit jumps 45%, margin expand; approves defence biz investment
Texmaco Rail reported a 45% rise in fourth-quarter profit aided by improved margins, while the company approved a ₹200 crore investment plan to expand into the defence manufacturing business.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.

Fuel prices likely to increase in a phased manner, says Invesco's Taher Badshah
Taher Badshah, CIO at Invesco Mutual Fund, said fears around AI disrupting Indian IT companies may be overstated, noting that enterprise AI adoption remains costly and could eventually create service opportunities for Indian IT firms. Badshah added that valuations in the technology sector have corrected sharply, making select IT stocks attractive from a value-investing perspective.
Citi downgrades India to 'Underweight' amid earnings and geopolitical risks
Mumbai Citi has downgraded India to underweight, citing persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges alongside weaker earnings projections. The brokerage anticipates an 11.7% upside for the Nifty, reaching 27,000. While acknowledging lighter market positioning, Citi's earnings forecasts for FY27-28 are still factoring in the Iran War's impact. Banks, telecom, defence, and pharma are favored sectors.
GCC NRIs raise India equity bets; Motilal Oswal AMC gets NPS fund nod
GCC-based NRIs are increasing exposure to Indian equities while real estate sees outflows, as Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company enters the NPS pension fund space

Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Operation Sindoor anniversary: India’s defence exports surged 25x in 10 years
India’s defence sector has seen a structural shift, with exports rising sharply and domestic production expanding over the past decade. A Rubix report highlights growing indigenisation, higher procurement from local firms and rising global reach, though challenges in critical technologies and supply chain dependencies continue to persist.
India growth story strong; banks, power and defence seen as key bets: ASK Investment CIO
George Joseph, Chief Investment Officer & CEO–Equity at ASK Investment Managers, says India’s long-term fundamentals remain strong despite global uncertainty, with GDP potentially doubling in 7–10 years. He favours cyclicals like banks, autos, capital goods, real estate, and defence, supported by inflation trends and global spending. He is also bullish on the entire power value chain, driven by AI-led data centre demand, while remaining cautious on expensive consumer stocks.
IndiGo may see near-term pressure; Eternal upside limited: Dharmesh Kant
Dharmesh Kant, Head Research at Chola Securities, outlined a mixed sector view. He expects a temporary impact on InterGlobe Aviation due to fuel costs but sees structural strength supporting recovery. On Eternal, he flagged execution risks in expansion and margin assumptions despite near-term valuation support. In defence, he prefers Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders over Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, citing a strong order pipeline and potential gains from a large submarine contract. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.