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Weak demand trends likely to hit power sector in the near term outlook
Muted power demand growth in FY26 may weigh on thermal players, though renewable energy and transmission expansion continue to offer long-term opportunities
 "Weak demand trends likely to hit power sector in the near term outlook")
Sebi bars 30+ entities in RRP Semiconductor case after 725x surge
Regulator finds prima facie evidence of manipulation in RRP Semiconductor shares after a 725-fold surge over 19 months, names promoters and intermediaries
 "Sebi bars 30+ entities in RRP Semiconductor case after 725x surge")
US - Iran ceasefire & markets: How brokerages interpret the developments
Here's how leading brokerages have interpreted the recent developments in West Asia and their likely impact on stock markets and crude oil prices.
 "US - Iran ceasefire & markets: How brokerages interpret the developments")
New India Assurance shares rise nearly 20% after FY26 business update
Shares of New India Assurance surged nearly 20% after strong FY26 premium growth and improved market share, supported by favourable valuations and investor sentiment
 "New India Assurance shares rise nearly 20% after FY26 business update")
AIFs hold nearly ₹180 crore despite exit plans due to pending issues
Sebi move to ease compliance burden for funds nearing closure
 "AIFs hold nearly ₹180 crore despite exit plans due to pending issues")
Equity mutual fund inflows rose 56% in March as investors bought the dip
Equity mutual fund inflows rose sharply in March, supported by record SIP contributions and strong retail participation despite market correction and volatility
 "Equity mutual fund inflows rose 56% in March as investors bought the dip")
TCS, Infosys: Nifty IT falls 3% in rising market: Key reasons explained
Coforge, Infosys, Mphasis and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) slipped over 3 per cent
Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 919 points, Nifty ends at 24,050 as traders assess US-Iran tensions
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.52 per cent and 1.65 per cent higher, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 919 points, Nifty ends at 24,050 as traders assess US-Iran tensions")
Bulls fight back as Sensex zooms 991 pts intraday; m-cap up ₹6 trn
Investors are closely tracking upcoming US-Iran talks in Pakistan this weekend, where both sides are expected to meet to strengthen the two-week ceasefire deal.
 "Bulls fight back as Sensex zooms 991 pts intraday; m-cap up ₹6 trn")
Gold may extend recovery to $5,000 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes: Analyst
The metal may extend its recovery further to $5,000 in short term on ceasefire hopes. However, for a sustainable rally, it needs to reestablish its safe haven credentials.
 "Gold may extend recovery to $5,000 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes: Analyst")
Coal India stock falls 6% as firm absorbs price shocks to shield consumers
Shares of Coal India fall nearly 6 per cent after the company announced a reduction in coal reserve prices in its single-window
 "Coal India stock falls 6% as firm absorbs price shocks to shield consumers")
Bond market softens as RBI to withdraw cash in first move this year
The 10-year benchmark yield rose as much 4 basis points to 7 per cent after the Reserve Bank of India announced plans to withdraw liquidity of up to ₹2 trillion ($21.6 billion)
 "Bond market softens as RBI to withdraw cash in first move this year")
Aditya Birla Real Estate jumps 7% on NCD redemption; Emkay sees 27% upside
Given the company's strong cash flow visibility, execution capabilities, and corporate governance, the brokerage believes the stock is likely to trade at a premium to its net asset value (NAV)
 "Aditya Birla Real Estate jumps 7% on NCD redemption; Emkay sees 27% upside")
Asian stocks rally, set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.9 per cent to put it up 7.3 per cent for the week, the most since November 2022
 "Asian stocks rally, set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks")
Eicher Motors jumps 3% as Royal Enfield launches Flying Flea C6
The buying on the counter came after Royal Enfield, a division of Eicher Motors launched the Flying Flea C6, its first electric motorcycle, priced at ₹2.79 lakh (ex-showroom)
 "Eicher Motors jumps 3% as Royal Enfield launches Flying Flea C6")
Axis Securities initiates on Aurionpro Solutions with Buy, sees 30% upside
Aurionpro Solutions has delivered around 33 per cent CAGR in revenue over FY21-25, supported by improved operational efficiency and sustained product development
 "Axis Securities initiates on Aurionpro Solutions with Buy, sees 30% upside")
AMC stocks rise up to 5% on record MF inflows; HDFC AMC, Nippon top picks
Buying interest in AMC stocks was bolstered after data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed that equity mutual fund inflows jumped 56 per cent M-o-M to ₹40,450 crore in March.
 "AMC stocks rise up to 5% on record MF inflows; HDFC AMC, Nippon top picks")
Sun Pharma stock falls 5% in strong market: What's worrying investors?
Sun Pharma shares fall 5 per cent amid Organon deal buzz and US tariff concerns. Tech charts show the stock has a 'bearish' outlook
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Silver eyes $85 in the short term; analyst suggests buying on dips
Silver recovery is being driven by ceasefire optimism that is keeping the oil prices capped. Safe-haven flows seem to be largely absent
 "Silver eyes $85 in the short term; analyst suggests buying on dips")
Power Mech Projects gains 7% after bagging ₹296 cr Mumbai Monorail O&M deal
The buying on the counter came after the company secured an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract from Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) for the Mumbai Monorail
 "Power Mech Projects gains 7% after bagging ₹296 cr Mumbai Monorail O&M deal")