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PNB Housing Finance is close to appointing a new Managing Director and CEO. Four candidates have been shortlisted, with Ajai Shukla of Tata Capital Housing Finance leading the race. The company has submitted the names to regulators for approval. This appointment follows multiple leadership changes in recent years. An update on the selection process is expected soon.

Indian stock markets are buzzing with positive sentiment, driven by strong technical indicators and improving earnings. Several key stocks like Aditya Birla Capital, Aurobindo Pharma, BSE, BPCL, Bharat Electronics, and UPL are showing significant upward momentum. Analysts are highlighting fresh breakouts and increased investor interest, suggesting potential for further gains across these counters.

Larsen and Toubro showed steady results in the September quarter. Strong execution in energy and hi-tech manufacturing supported performance. The company is expanding into green hydrogen, semiconductors, and defence. This strategic shift is expected to boost order book growth. Analysts maintain a positive outlook with potential upside for the stock.

Traders are cautiously optimistic about November stock market performance, with historical data showing mixed results. While the Nifty and Nifty 500 have averaged gains in the past, recent rallies suggest a potential pause. Analysts anticipate a trading range with an upward bias, and a breakout above key levels could propel the Nifty to new record highs.

US equity futures edged higher, suggesting global stocks seven-month rally may continue. Despite mixed tech earnings and Fed rate cut uncertainty, optimism prevails. China s signals on rare earth exports and semiconductor investigations also boosted sentiment, as oil climbed on OPEC+ decisions.

Markets consolidated on Friday with the Nifty nearing a crucial support zone around 25,600. Investors are advised to accumulate fundamentally strong stocks on declines, focusing on metals, autos, banking, and energy sectors. Several companies like Airtel, Titan, and Vedanta are in focus due to Q2 results and news developments.

As many as 40 companies, mostly from the hospitality and real estate sectors, have submitted expressions of interest in a sale process overseen by the bankruptcy court. The five-star hotel, owned by the Advantage Raheja Group, has 281 rooms and is located in the heart of the city.

Nifty s strong rally is showing signs of slowing near record highs. Traders are becoming cautious as the index consolidates. However, technical indicators suggest the positive trend will continue if Nifty stays above 25,500-25,600. A move above 26,100-26,300 could lead to new all-time highs in the coming weeks. Experts offer trading strategies and stock recommendations.

Foreign portfolio investors significantly boosted their primary market investments in October, channeling $1.2 billion amid substantial IPOs. This marks the fourth consecutive month of greater primary than secondary market investment. Overall FPI inflows turned positive in October, reaching $1.7 billion, driven by a buoyant market and festive sentiment.