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Indian markets ended lower as Sensex and Nifty snapped a two-session winning streak, pressured by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and broad-based selling. While pharma outperformed, auto stocks dragged. Analysts flagged near-term volatility but maintained a constructive outlook for Nifty above key support levels amid mixed global cues.

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported a Q1FY27 net loss of Rs 238 crore as soaring fuel costs pushed expenses ahead of revenue growth. Despite the earnings miss, brokerages including Citi and Nuvama retained their ‘Buy’ ratings and raised target prices, citing strong yields, pricing power, disciplined capacity expansion and long-term growth prospects driven by international expansion.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly driving finance decisions and improving performance. Active AI use in finance has more than doubled, reaching seventy-five percent by 2026. Organizations report significant gains in forecasting and decision-making quality. However, data quality and assurance readiness remain critical challenges for value extraction. Effective AI operationalization and governance will increasingly define competitive advantage.