HAL shares in focus as delay-hit Tejas jets to reach IAF by March

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares will be in focus after CMD D.K. Sunil assured that the IAF will receive at least six Tejas LCA Mk-1A jets by March 2026. The delay, he said, was due to GE Aerospace missing engine delivery deadlines. The IAF had earlier raised concerns over the lag in the fighter jet induction timeline.

Indian market not sneezing at every global event any more; 5 sectors to bet on now: Shiv Chanani

Shiv Chanani of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund observes the Indian market’s maturity. Domestic players are more prominent now. This reduces volatility. He suggests focusing on domestic plays over global ones due to global uncertainty. Consumption may rise from lower taxes and good monsoons. Pharma and healthcare are strong. Capital goods and power need careful stock picking.

Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%

Accenture’s shares plummeted despite exceeding third-quarter revenue expectations, driven by AI-related service demand. The company faces challenges from reduced U.S. federal contracts. Consequently, Indian IT ADRs like Infosys also declined, while domestic IT stocks showed mixed performance, with gains in tier-2 companies and HCL Technologies, contrasting with losses in Infosys and LTIMindtree.