Indian Sectors Show Growth and Strategic Shifts Across Steel, Gas, Footwear, Banking, and Construction

Several sectors in India are witnessing strategic shifts and growth opportunities. HEG Greentech is capitalizing on the global steel industry's move toward electric arc furnace technology with its graphite electrodes. City gas distribution companies like Adani Total Gas and IGL are expanding into smaller cities to meet rising demand for cleaner fuels. The sneaker market is booming, driven by premiumization and youth demand. Bandhan Bank is addressing its non-performing assets through asset sales to improve financial health. Investor Porinju Veliyath is increasing stakes in small-cap stocks like Orient Bell, signaling confidence in sector turnarounds. Consumer stocks show signs of recovery amid improving demand, while companies like NBCC report order books exceeding market caps, indicating strong project pipelines.