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The German financial services giant is looking to partner with Jio Financial Services (JFSL) after deciding to exit its 24-year-long joint venture with the Bajaj Group. Allianz is selling its 26% stake in Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co to its Indian partner for $2.8 billion, potentially in multiple tranches.

India s IT sector experienced nearly a 2% decline, influenced by a significant drop in U.S. technology stocks. All major Indian IT companies saw their shares fall, with TCS and Infosys among the hardest hit. Citi Research remains cautious on the sector, citing high valuations and macroeconomic uncertainties.

Axis Securities recommends buying Orient Cement shares with a target price of Rs 389. The stock, currently priced at Rs 346.65, has shown strong bullish trends and is trading above key moving averages. The company s financials are improving, and an uptrend is expected within 3 to 4 weeks. Promoters hold 37.86% of shares.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, assessing the impact of Trump’s trade policies on an economy facing inflationary pressures and growth concerns. New tariffs and retaliatory actions have dented consumer sentiment, increasing uncertainty. Policymakers are likely to adopt a wait-and-see approach before committing to any policy changes.

​In fact, investors can have 70-80% of their portfolio within these four sectors and that can, I would say, high degree of them outperforming the broader indices or some of the other benchmarks.

Gold prices have surged by Rs 3,400 per 10 grams in just the past week. Both gold and silver saw gains in the international markets, driven by safe-haven demand amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Gensol Engineering s stock hit a new 52-week low following continuous declines, driven by credit rating downgrades and financial scrutiny. The company s CFO resignation, debt concerns, and regulatory investigations have further aggravated investor fears, despite efforts to reassure the market.

Kolkata-based Mihup is in advanced talks with a major Indian automobile manufacturer to integrate its in-car AI virtual assistant after partnering with Tata Motors. Planning an IPO within two years, Mihup aims to expand its multilingual voice solutions in the automotive sector, BFSI, and customer service sectors. The company is also eyeing global markets for further growth.

BPCL shares increased by 1.6% after the company announced partnerships with BluJ Aerospace and KPIT Technologies for hydrogen-based projects. BPCL also launched the Emerge cohort under its BPCL Ankur Fund to support startups in energy efficiency and city gas distribution, investing up to Rs 5 crore in early-stage ventures.