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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.

Devang Mehta prefers capital market stocks over IT sector
Devang Mehta, Deputy MD & CIO-Equity at Spark Private Wealth Management, said India’s ongoing shift toward investing through mutual funds, PMS, wealth managers and capital market platforms offers a long-term growth opportunity. While remaining cautious on large-cap IT stocks due to weak growth visibility, he prefers capital market-linked businesses, power automation, engineering, manufacturing and discretionary consumption sectors, citing their potential to benefit from structural trends over the next three to five years. 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.

Suzlon’s next growth bet: solar, batteries with a tight grip on capital
The company’s ‘Suzlon 2.0’ strategy aims to turn it into a one-stop renewable energy solutions provider spanning wind, solar and battery storage, while staying capital-light and reviving exports.

Kotak’s Nilesh Shah calls for easier access to India for global investors through GIFT City
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra AMC, said India should enable omnibus investment structures through GIFT City to make investing easier for global investors and NRIs. Speaking alongside industry leaders including Navneet Munot, MD & CEO of HDFC AMC, Shah argued that requiring individual PAN registration creates friction for overseas investors. Participants also called for simpler onboarding, digital KYC processes and stronger promotion of India as a destination for long-term capital.
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration raises Rs 350 crore via QIP
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd successfully raised Rs 350 crore via a qualified institutional placement, attracting significant investment from entities like the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and WhiteOak Capital.

KRN Heat Exchangers raises ₹350 crore at nearly 5x its IPO price; ADIA among investors
On completion of the allotment of shares, the total paid-up equity capital of KRN Heat will increase from ₹62.15 crore, comprising of 6.21 crore equity shares, to ₹65.45 crore, consisting of 6.54 crore equity shares. Each share carries a face value of ₹10 each.
KPI Green Energy allots 3.30 lakh equity shares under ESOP
Consequent to this allotment, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company stands increased from Rs. 98,67,05,365/- (consisting of 19,73,41,073 equity shares of Rs. 5/- each) to Rs. 98,83,59,840 /- (consisting of 19,76,71,968 equity shares of Rs. 5/- each).
Primary market to pick up as CMR Green, Hexagon Nutrition to launch IPOs
The primary market will see some activity next week, with two companies - CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition - slated to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) collectively valued at nearly Rs 770 crore. As both the issues are entirely offer for sale (OFS), the companies will not receive any proceeds from the public offerings, with the entire amount going to the selling shareholders. The upcoming offerings come at a time when the primary market has witnessed subdued activity amid persistent market volatility and global uncertainties. Although several companies have received regulatory clearances in recent weeks, many have deferred their listing plans due to uncertain market conditions. So far in 2026, around 20 companies, including Fractal Analytics, Shadowfax Technologies and Bharat Coking Coal, have tapped the capital markets through main-board initial public offerings. The IPO of CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycler, will open for public subscript

Finolex Industries Sees Target Price Revision From IDBI Capital After Q4 Results — Check Upside
Despite subdued demand, Finolex Industries delivered a notable operational beat in the March quarter.
Power and defence stocks still have long-term growth runway: PL Capital
Amnish Aggarwal, Director Institutional Research at PL Capital, says rising fuel prices, inflation and El Niño risks could slow credit growth in the coming quarters, even though stress signs are not yet visible in the economy. He remains constructive on defence and power-linked stocks over the long term due to strong order books and infrastructure demand, while cautioning that valuations across several sectors have already turned expensive.
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