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PM Narendra Modi’s multiple-country visits are expected to strengthen India’s global trade ties, defence partnerships, energy security, and manufacturing investments. The market usually reacts positively when such visits result in new MoUs, FDI commitments, semiconductor deals, defence exports, or energy agreements. Key sectors likely to benefit: • Defence Stocks – Strong global defence cooperation can boost companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited through export opportunities and technology partnerships. • PSU & Energy Stocks – Energy agreements with Gulf nations may support Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation and gas-related companies due to long-term crude and LNG supply security. • Infrastructure & Railways – Strategic trade and logistics discussions can improve sentiment in railway and infrastructure companies such as Rail Vikas Nigam Limited and Larsen & Toubro. • Semiconductor & Electronics – Global technology partnerships may further strengthen India’s semiconductor push, supporting stocks linked to electronics manufacturing and EMS themes. • Banking & Financials – Strong diplomatic ties and rising foreign investment flows can improve overall market liquidity and investor confidence, benefiting large private banks and capital market stocks. Market View: If concrete investment announcements emerge during the visits, benchmark indices may witness sector-specific rallies. Defence, energy, railways, capital goods, and export-oriented companies could remain in focus in the short to medium term. However, global geopolitical tensions and crude oil volatility will remain key risks to monitor.