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Coal India: Near-term challenges to persist

BUSINESS

Coal India: Near-term challenges to persist

The outlook presents a mix of cyclical recovery and structural moderation

Hindalco Q3 FY26: Strong core performance offsets global headwinds

BUSINESS

Hindalco Q3 FY26: Strong core performance offsets global headwinds

Consolidated financials reflect stable execution, margin expansion, and disciplined cost control

Tata Steel: Will domestic resilience outweigh European pressure?

BUSINESS

Tata Steel: Will domestic resilience outweigh European pressure?

Sustained margin improvement in India, successful commissioning of new capacities, and a meaningful turnaround in Europe could create room for valuation re-rating

Cummins India: Margin resilient amid mixed demand backdrop

BUSINESS

Cummins India: Margin resilient amid mixed demand backdrop

The company is optimistic about better growth going forward, aided by improving investment activity, supportive policies, and strong demand from emerging sectors such as data centres

Tata Power: Will Mundra resolution unlock the next leg of rerating?

BUSINESS

Tata Power: Will Mundra resolution unlock the next leg of rerating?

The company’s transition from a predominantly thermal-led utility to a diversified, clean-energy-focused integrated power player is becoming increasingly visible in its financial outcomes.

NTPC’s earnings hold firm as green capex accelerates

BUSINESS

NTPC’s earnings hold firm as green capex accelerates

Aggressive capacity expansion, tariff protection under regulated frameworks, and a broadening footprint in renewables, pumped storage, battery storage and nuclear segment would gradually reshape the earnings profile

Power Grid: Charged to tap emerging T&D opportunities

BUSINESS

Power Grid: Charged to tap emerging T&D opportunities

The company’s performance reflects not just cyclical strength, but a structural tailwind from India’s long-term clean-energy ambitions, grid modernisation, and cross-border connectivity and opportunities in emerging segments like data centres and others

Union Budget 2026 signals a structural shift from imports to indigenous power in defence

BUSINESS

Union Budget 2026 signals a structural shift from imports to indigenous power in defence

Capital-heavy spending, protected domestic orders, and deep-tech funding redraw India’s defence manufacturing playbook

Budget firepower for Defence sector: Significantly higher allocation to boost domestic firms’ revenue visibility

BUSINESS

Budget firepower for Defence sector: Significantly higher allocation to boost domestic firms’ revenue visibility

The aggressive allocation provides the long-term visibility required for multi-year procurement cycles

Larsen & Toubro: Favourable investment climate to lift earnings

BUSINESS

Larsen & Toubro: Favourable investment climate to lift earnings

Though core projects lagged, other segments supported the growth momentum

JSW Steel: Can deleveraging, expansion plans offset margin headwinds?

BUSINESS

JSW Steel: Can deleveraging, expansion plans offset margin headwinds?

The management expects price hikes to sustain, supported by stronger seasonal demand and the reimposition of safeguard duties

Will the Budget continue to have a strong push for capex?

BUSINESS

Will the Budget continue to have a strong push for capex?

Along with enhanced capital expenditure, we expect the government to announce incentives for sector-specific industries, which would crowd in private investments and sustain the high growth momentum

Defence Basket: A strategic bet for long-term investors

BUSINESS

Defence Basket: A strategic bet for long-term investors

As India steps into 2026, the defence sector is transitioning from a period of "order book anticipation" to a high-octane "execution phase," making it a cornerstone for strategic long-term portfolios

MIDHANI: A beneficiary of the ongoing focus on defence

BUSINESS

MIDHANI: A beneficiary of the ongoing focus on defence

Given the company’s balance sheet strength, strategic relevance, and long-cycle visibility, valuations appear reasonable in the context of its evolving earnings profile

Solar Industries: Will its business strategy lead to explosive growth?

BUSINESS

Solar Industries: Will its business strategy lead to explosive growth?

The company is striving to transition from domestic mining to a global defence platform

Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Dominant coking coal franchise with strong cash flow visibility

BUSINESS

Bharat Coking Coal IPO: Dominant coking coal franchise with strong cash flow visibility

The Coal India subsidiary is uniquely positioned to benefit from the demand upcycle because of its scale, reserve depth, and proximity to steel-producing clusters

Schneider Electric Infrastructure: Plugging into grid and data centre opportunities

BUSINESS

Schneider Electric Infrastructure: Plugging into grid and data centre opportunities

Its areas of operation offer long-term growth visibility

Weekly Tactical Pick: Why this defence player looks interesting after correction

BUSINESS

Weekly Tactical Pick: Why this defence player looks interesting after correction

BEL emerges as a defensive growth stock amid volatile markets

Hitachi Energy poised to leverage domestic energy upcycle

BUSINESS

Hitachi Energy poised to leverage domestic energy upcycle

With improving margins and earnings visibility, the stock should offer good rewards

Can EIL’s order book set off a new multi-year upcycle?

BUSINESS

Can EIL’s order book set off a new multi-year upcycle?

Domestic refinery expansion and rising overseas consultancy projects augur well for the company

INOX India: Stars align for the earnings cycle

BUSINESS

INOX India: Stars align for the earnings cycle

The company is benefiting from a mix of strong execution and meaningful progress in new verticals such as hydrogen, semiconductor-related equipment, and beverage kegs

KEC International: The stigma of a bribery case is hurting prospects

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KEC International: The stigma of a bribery case is hurting prospects

The issue relates to a bribery case in March 2025, in which a senior PGCIL general manager and a KEC executive were arrested. Power Grid Corporation of India then barred the company from participating in fresh tenders for nine months.

Va Tech Wabag eyes margin stability and faster execution in FY26

BUSINESS

Va Tech Wabag eyes margin stability and faster execution in FY26

Future-energy wins, asset-light execution, and a healthy order book to fuel growth

Tata Steel Q2 FY26 shines on domestic strength

BUSINESS

Tata Steel Q2 FY26 shines on domestic strength

Despite a volatile global steel environment marked by trade barriers, demand moderation, and pricing pressure, the company performed well.

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