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The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.

IT Stocks: Kotak cuts price targets by up to 30% but bets on 'long-term relevance'
The Nifty IT index has been resilient over the last two sessions amidst the market sell-off. The index was down only 0.5% on Friday, in comparison to the Nifty, which fell 1.5%. All Nifty IT constituents are down between 11% to as low as 30% so far on a year-to-date basis.
Motilal Oswal Home Finance raises USD 100 million from Asian Development Bank
Motilal Oswal Home Finance (MOHFL) has entered into an agreement to raise USD 100 million in INR-equivalent from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the form of debt through Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD). The financing represents an important milestone for MOHFL and reflects strong confidence from a leading global development finance institution in the Company's business model, governance framework, and long-term growth prospects.

Tata Power shares have a 'meaningful re-rating opportunity' on these factors, IIFL says
Tata Power shares are trading at a 12-month forward Enterprise Value to EBITDA multiple of 10 times, which is lower than its long-term median of 11 times.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO to open on Mar 11
State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) is gearing up to launch its Rs 6,000 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The InvIT's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and conclude on March 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will take place on March 10, according to a public announcement on Monday. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public InvIT aims to unlock the monetisation potential of the National Highway assets while creating a high-quality, long-term investment instrument primarily targeting retail and domestic investors. As per the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO issue size aggregates up to Rs 6,000 crore. This was an increase from Rs 5,700 crore planned at the time of filing draft papers in January. Earlier, NHAI had incorporated Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) as the investment mana

Gold, silver ETFs climb up to 7%: What’s behind the surge
Tata Silver ETF surged over 7% as ICICI Prudential Silver ETF, SBI Silver ETF, and Nippon India Silver ETF rose 6% amid West Asia tensions and US-Israel strikes on Iran.

OYO parent appoints ex-SEBI chief Ajay Tyagi to board ahead of IPO push
CNBC-TV18 had earlier reported that OYO’s parent had confidentially filed draft IPO papers with SEBI, signalling a fresh attempt at tapping public markets after deferring earlier listing plans. The move reflects a broader reset within the company as it sharpens its focus on profitability, governance, and long-term capital market readiness.

BillDesk to acquire Worldline India for ₹650 crore, expanding offline presence
BillDesk acquires Worldline India for ₹650 crore, expanding its offline payment terminals and omnichannel presence. The deal includes a long-term software agreement and strengthens bank partnerships.
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Tata Steel, Eicher Motors among 5 stocks that could give double digit return
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Infosys, TCS, Wipro face near-term AI, macro headwinds: Nomura
The brokerage said the Nifty IT Index has underperformed the broader market by 20% since the start of 2026, largely due to valuation compression amid concerns over AI-driven disruption

LTM shares crash 7% today as Jefferies questions AI growth targets despite management's bullish outlook
LTM shares fell nearly 7 percent amid a tech sector selloff as brokerages presented split views on AI's impact on the company's long-term growth prospects.

Live: Brent Hits $95 After US-Iran Escalation | Gold Slides | Nifty Set for Cautious Open| Opening Bell
Wall Street heads into the opening bell under pressure after a sharp selloff on Wednesday, with all three major U.S. indexes falling more than 1%. Technology and semiconductor stocks remained weak, while escalating tensions in the Middle East added another layer of uncertainty for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 953 points (-1.87%) to 49,918.78, the S&P 500 dropped 119.66 points (-1.62%) to 7,266.99, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 509.32 points (-1.98%) to 25,169.50. Investor sentiment remains cautious as markets assess the implications of fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and Iran's announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The developments have pushed oil prices sharply higher, raising concerns that elevated energy costs could fuel inflation and keep interest rates higher for longer. The U.S. dollar traded cautiously as investors balanced geopolitical risks against the Federal Reserve's rate outlook. Meanwhile, gold extended its decline, hitting a more than six-month low as rising oil prices and inflation fears dampened expectations for near-term monetary easing. Markets are expected to remain highly sensitive to geopolitical headlines, energy price movements, and interest-rate expectations as trading gets underway.