With rising tensions between India and Pakistan and the government pushing for more local defense manufacturing, Indian defense stocks have caught investors’ attention. Companies like Bharat Dynamics (BDL), BEML, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, and Cochin Shipyards have seen strong interest lately. Among these, BEL, BDL,…
Tensions along the India-Pakistan border have escalated after India’s precision missile strike, codenamed Operation Sindoor, destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on the night of May 6-7, 2025. The operation, carried out between 1:05 am and 1:30 am, was a retaliatory strike for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives….
Bharat Forge reported a stellar fourth-quarter performance for FY25, with net profit growing 24.44% year-on-year to ₹282.62 crore, while revenue declined 7.48% to ₹3,852.60 crore. Profit before tax grew 23.99% to ₹429.4 crore, and EBITDA grew 2.71% to ₹671.1 crore. Total expenses declined 9.38% to ₹3,483.04 crore compared to last year. The company’s core forgings…
Elon Musk’s Starlink has taken a big step forward in India by getting a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to start offering satellite internet in the country. Government sources say Starlink agreed to meet strict licensing rules and updated national security requirements. This clears the way for licenses to operate…
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest monthly bulletin highlights growing concerns over a weakening global economy, driven by escalating trade and tariff tensions and accompanying financial market volatility. While these global developments could dampen India’s growth through reduced external demand, the RBI notes that the country’s domestic growth engines—consumption and investment—remain relatively insulated from external…
Tata Motors stock climbed up to 4% on April 8, trading around ₹592.35, buoyed by a broad market rally that lifted the Sensex by over 1,100 points. However, analysts caution that the uptick may be temporary due to mounting global challenges, particularly affecting its UK subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). BoFA: “Strong Q4, But Clouds…
The Indian government is evaluating fresh incentives for exporters as a response to US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 26% tariff on Indian goods. This move is part of Trump’s broader strategy of reciprocal duties on trade partners. According to a senior government official, the commerce ministry is expected to meet with…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹10,355 crore from Indian equity markets during the first four trading days of April (April 1–4), reacting to newly imposed U.S. tariffs affecting several countries, including India. This sharp outflow follows a brief period of optimism when FPIs injected ₹30,927 crore into Indian equities over six sessions between March…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has introduced changes to the market lot sizes for derivative contracts on select indices. These revisions, set to take effect from April 25, 2025, will influence traders and investors involved in Nifty Bank and Nifty Mid Select index derivatives. Key Changes in Market Lot SizesUnder the updated guidelines: The BANKNIFTY…
S. Naren, CIO of ICICI Prudential, is increasing exposure to large-cap stocks, highlighting valuation challenges rather than macroeconomic concerns. Despite looming US tariffs, he remains cautiously optimistic, advocating for a balanced investment strategy. Overseeing more than $100 billion in assets, Naren told Bloomberg News, “India doesn’t have a macro problem—it has a valuation problem.” He…
