📊 Market Watch: Sensex and Nifty remained range-bound as investors assessed Q1 earnings, commodity prices and global trade developments.

▶️ Manufacturing Boom: Morgan Stanley projects India’s manufacturing sector to nearly triple by 2035, driven by infrastructure, exports and policy support.

▶️ Solar Milestone: India’s installed solar capacity has surged 57-fold since 2014, reaching 162.15 GW, highlighting rapid progress in renewable energy.

▶️ Defence & Semiconductors: Paras Defence will invest ₹6,200 crore to establish a semiconductor chip packaging facility in Madhya Pradesh.

▶️ Auto Capex Surge: India’s automobile sector is expected to commission ₹703 billion worth of new projects by FY29, strengthening manufacturing capacity.

▶️ Retail & Beauty Expansion: Reliance launched AJIO Beauty, intensifying competition in India’s fast-growing beauty and personal care market.

▶️ Oil Sector Under Pressure: BPCL reported a ₹3,962 crore Q1 net loss, reflecting the impact of higher crude prices and volatile energy markets.

▶️ Real Estate Demand: Housing sales in the ₹1.5–3 crore segment jumped 58% in H1, indicating sustained demand for premium homes.