Pauline Hanson, the 71-year-old leader of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigration One Nation minor party, was accused of performing a disrespectful stunt on Monday when she walked into the Senate shrouded in a head-to-ankle garment to protest fellow senators' refusal to consider her bill that would ban the burqa and other full-face coverings in public places.
As part of its 2028 roadmap, ABN Amro aims to achieve a return on equity of at least 12% and to distribute up to 100% of capital generated to shareholders between 2026 and 2028. It also targets income above 10 billion euros and a CET1 ratio exceeding 13.75%.
As the Nifty nears record highs, a market shift sees investors moving from mid- and small-cap stocks to safer large-cap names. This narrowing market breadth historically precedes corrections, with stretched valuations offering little cushion for many stocks. Despite near-term valuation hurdles, optimism remains for the food delivery segment's long-term profitability.
Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Blue Star with a Neutral rating, expecting up to 10% upside with a 1,950 target price. The brokerage highlighted Blue Stars steady market share gains in room air conditionersfrom 7% in FY14 to 14% in FY25and its aim for 15% by FY27.
Antique Stock Broking has initiated coverage on Adani Ports & SEZ with a Buy rating and a Rs 1,773 target, citing its growing scale, integrated logistics model and strong financials. With rising cargo volumes, expanding infrastructure and improving leverage, the brokerage expects robust revenue, EBITDA and profit growth driven by long-term structural tailwinds.
Indian equities have shown resilience despite global volatility, with market veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay highlighting distinct domestic dynamics. He believes an India-US trade deal will be a major catalyst for foreign investment, while gold and silver are expected to provide decent returns. Bandyopadhyay remains optimistic about India's economic growth, driven by favorable macro factors and strong corporate earnings.
