BEL shares rose ahead of the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for an interim dividend of Rs 1.5 per share.

The Nifty IT index was trading 0.29 per cent up at 37931.6.

A streak of weak U.S. economic data persisted on Friday, as monthly figures revealed that the labor market created fewer jobs than anticipated last month, marking the first payrolls report to reflect the policies of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Nilesh Shah, MD & CEO of Envision Capital, speaks about the promising potential of digital platform companies despite recent corrections, with only the quick commerce sector facing competitive challenges. He also emphasizes ongoing opportunities in infrastructure, capex, railways, and the defence sectors for long-term growth.

This suggests that traders are anticipating further price declines and establishing short positions.

Gold and silver futures opened higher on MCX amid global uncertainties. Gold saw safe-haven demand due to a weaker dollar and trade war fears. Profit-taking followed US Treasury yield rebound. Analysts expect volatility with key support/resistance levels. Physical gold prices varied across cities, with 22-carat rates ranging from Rs 56,776 to Rs 57,520 per 8 grams.

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Our selection criteria focused on stocks with a market capitalization below Rs 1000 crore, a share price under Rs 20, and a last trading volume exceeding 5 lakh shares.

The market appears to be recovering with expectations of RBI interest rate cuts and GST rationalization favoring affordable products. The defense sector is poised for growth due to increased European spending, while speciality chemicals and power sectors may see a rebound depending on international tariffs and demand.