HDFC Defence Fund, India’s only defence sector-focused fund, strategically increased its holdings in BEML and Solar Industries in March. It also introduced Centum Electronics to its portfolio, adding 2.58 lakh shares. While maintaining exposure in 19 stocks, the fund’s asset allocation heavily favors capital goods at 66.76%, followed by chemicals at 15.29%.
Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subdued
In response to last week’s notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are conducting rate checks, hinting
September 21, 2026