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India semiconductor push gathers pace; Equirius flags full-stack transition

In India, CG Power, and Kaynes Technology, through CG Semi and Kaynes Semicon, are the two listed companies with direct exposure to semiconductor manufacturing

MOFSL bullish on realty; sees K-shaped recovery; Lodha, DLF among top bets

MOFSL has Buy ratings on Lodha Developers, DLF, Godrej Properties, and AB Real Estate, while it has a Neutral rating on Oberoi Realty

Metal stocks gain up to 4%; Systematix backs Jindal Steel, Jindal Stainless

Systematix said that it remains structurally positive on long-term growth outlook for India's integrated steel sector. The brokerage has initiated coverage on Jindal Steel & Jindal Stainless with Buy.

Banks bet on Gulf, Singapore and Hong Kong to drive FCNR (B) flows

Banks expect the RBI's FCNR(B) deposit scheme to attract major inflows from the Gulf, Singapore and Hong Kong, with mobilisation expected to accelerate in August

Nifty IT index rebounds, up 4% after 4-day fall; Infy, TCS surge up to 5%

In the past 20 trading days, the Nifty IT index tanked 17 per cent, as against a 2.2 per cent rise in the Nifty 50 till Wednesday.

AI, uncertain macros, volatile geopolitics may cloud IT earnings

Analysts expect another subdued quarter for IT services companies as macroeconomic uncertainty, delayed deal conversions and AI-led pricing pressures weigh on growth and margins

Management churn in banks: Business as usual, or should you be worried?

Kotak Institutional Equities said that the recent management changes at HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Bandhan Bank appear to be driven by individual career considerations rather than bank-specific concerns

FMCG stocks in demand: Nifty FMCG index up 1.7%; Nestle India, GCPL lead

Aamar Deo Singh of Angel One said that it is still early to turn decisively bullish on FMCG and that "investors should wait for the monsoon outcome and further confirmation of a sustained recovery."

Nomura says Delhi EV policy structurally negative for IGL; prefers MGL

Nomura said that city gas distribution companies may now need to start to aggressively pursue inorganic opportunities to grow volumes, given the risk of pollution-led CNG mandates in large cities.

Hotel demand rebounds; ICICI Sec keeps Buy on ITC Hotels, IHCL, Lemon Tree

ICICI Securities has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on ITC Hotels, Indian Hotels Company, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Chalet Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels and Brigade Hotel Ventures.

Power sector: Antique picks NTPC, Adani Power, ACME Solar; here's why

Antique said that it prefers companies with exposure to firm power generation and transmission-linked opportunities. It has maintained a 'Buy' rating on NTPC, Adani Power, and ACME Solar.

Radico, Allied Blenders: Jefferies initiates coverage on India's alcobev sector

Jefferies said that premiumisation is the most important structural trend, with consumers trading up from country liquor and lower-end IMFL to Prestige & Above (P&A) segments.

Nifty Pharma index up 2%; Dr Reddy's, Ajanta, Ipca, Cipla surge up to 5%

In the past seven trading days, the Nifty Pharma index outperformed the market by soaring 5.4 per cent, as compared to 0.1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Real estate demand moderating, says Anand Rathi; DLF, Oberoi better placed

Anand Rathi attributed the slowdown in the real estate sector to weaker hiring and salary growth, particularly in the IT sector, along with subdued capital market performance over the past two years.

IT weighting in Nifty drops to record low amid prolonged sector selloff

Indian IT firms hit their lowest Nifty 50 weight in over two decades as AI disruption fears and a sector-wide selloff erode market influence

Bharti Airtel added highest value among pvt firms in 5 years: Hurun report

The telecom major added ₹7.64 trn in value over 5 years, while TCS, Infosys and Wipro together lost ₹8.5 trn, according to the Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report

Nifty Bank surges 2% as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank lead; key triggers here

Ban stocks are in the spotlight today as the RBI allowed domestic lenders to extend loans to non-residents against foreign currency ​deposits, including via their offshore branches.

KPR, Indo Count, Gokaldas rally up to 9%; what's driving textile stocks?

Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services initiated coverage on 8 companies across apparel and home textiles, with Gokaldas Exports, Arvind, and Indo Count Industries as high-conviction picks.

SIP-led capital markets story intact; JP Morgan prefers Angel One, CAMS

Among sector preferences, the brokerage favours Angel One, Computer Age Management Services (CAMS), ICICI AMC, Nippon India Asset Management, and HDFC Asset Management Company

OMCs' fuel marketing margins back above pre-conflict levels: Report

Profitability at state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) is set to improve as falling crude oil prices lift fuel marketing margins, although rising debt levels and uncertainty over fuel taxes could limit the sector's longer-term earnings outlook, according to a JP Morgan report. Composite margins on petrol and diesel sales at state-run refiners and fuel retailers are now above levels seen before the recent Middle East conflict, with gains driven by lower crude prices and reduced central excise duties, it said. The start of the West Asia conflict triggered a surge in global oil prices but retail pump rates in India remained steady for large parts and rising only by a fraction of the required increase. Even after the Rs 7.50 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices in May, retail pump rates were lower than the cost. "Our estimates for OMC composite margins on petrol and diesel are now higher than pre-war levels. Losses on LPG are still elevated, but should also start to track o