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Nuvama’s PE arm raises focus on manufacturing, invests ₹200 cr in Chennai-based Val-Met Engineering
Nuvama Private Equity has acquired a minority stake in Val-Met Engineering for ₹200 crore to capitalize on the aerospace and defence manufacturing boom. The investment aims to scale the specialized material supplier into a global player through tech upgrades and international acquisitions.
Execution, order inflows to drive L&T growth; BEL rides defence push: Siddhartha Khemka
India's capital goods sector is experiencing robust growth, fueled by strong order backlogs and increasing project execution across infrastructure, power, and industrial segments. Government focus on development and manufacturing, alongside new-age tech investments, is driving demand. Companies are poised for steady revenue expansion and stable profitability, with key players like L&T and BEL showing strong prospects.
Defence stocks in focus: MTAR, Astra Microwave soar up to 6%
Thus far in the month of April, Nifty India Defence index has outperformed the market by surging 8 per cent, as against 3 per cent gain in Nifty 50.
Swan Defence wins shipbuilding order worth up to ₹3,000 crore; stock in focus
The first vessel is to estimated to be delievered in October 2029, with subsequent deliveries scheduled at four-month intervals.
Iran war: Adani Power, Hatsun Agro among 10 stocks that surged up to 40% since conflict began
Amidst geopolitical tensions and market corrections, select Indian stocks have surged significantly. Defence, jewellery, digital infrastructure, and energy sectors have shown robust performance, with companies like Swan Defence, Bluestone Jewellery, Sterlite Technologies, and Adani Power leading the gains. Resilience in banking and consumption stocks also highlights selective investor interest in stable businesses.
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.
Middle East crisis to boost defence demand; Motilal Oswal favours 4 stocks
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has a 'Buy' rating on Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics, and Astra Microwave Products
Avoid OMCs; prefer defence and summer plays: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says oil marketing companies remain largely avoidable as they are cyclical, commodity-linked businesses with limited long-term wealth creation potential, especially as renewable energy gains share. He advises selective buying in market declines, favouring defence stocks like BEL and HAL and summer-linked plays such as LG Electronics and Blue Star. Kant also sees corrections in InterGlobe Aviation as a potential long-term buying opportunity despite near-term volatility.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.
For those wanting to trade downside levels, not sure if index is the right way: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts and Strike Money, says investors should focus on hedging rather than aggressive selling as markets remain volatile. He suggests using long-dated Nifty puts as protection and notes that weakness, initially seen in IT and real estate, is spreading to other sectors including banks. For short-term traders, stock-specific short trades may offer opportunities, while defensive sectors such as defence, pharmaceuticals and agro-linked plays like sugar could act as selective bets.
Solar Defence announces Rs 12,800 crore investment in robotics, drone and deep tech projects
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited will invest over Rs. 12,800 crore in manufacturing robots, drones, and missiles. The company plans to produce 10,000 drones and 1,000 robots annually. This investment will span the next three to four years. The facility will be India's first AI-Powered Industry 5.0 manufacturing ecosystem. Advanced AI-Powered UAVs, including MALE drones, will be a key focus.
BEL signs MoU with SASMOS to boost indigenous defence manufacturing
Bharat Electronics signed an MoU with SASMOS HET Technologies to boost indigenous defense manufacturing, exchanged by Manoj Jain and H G Chandrashekar, witnessed by Rajnath Singh.