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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 16, 2026 – check list

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 16, 2026 – check list


Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 16, 2026 - check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image)

Top stock market recommendations: Aditya Vision Ltd, Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, and NMDC – these are the stocks that Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group has shortlisted as top buy calls for today (April 16, 2026). His views on Nifty and Bank Nifty are also available:Index View: NiftyNifty completed its target at 24250 at mid of this week, which had got active at the start of this month when the index reversed from sub 22200 odd levels. Interestingly this level coincides with a 50% retracement mark of the recent fall we have seen from February highs to March lows. Unless a close above 24262 is confirmed – Nifty can continue to consolidate with a negative bias between 23800 – 24200 odd.*Actionable*- Any rise towards 24250- 24300 can be used to create fresh shorts for targets of 24000 / 23800 with an SL at 24420 closing. (All levels are on Nifty spot basis)Bank NiftyBank Nifty has hit a fresh 1 month high after recovering over 10% from its recent low at the start of this month as markets move forward towards earnings season pricing in that the worst on the Iran War front is behind us. A narrow range day was observed on Wednesday while a break below 56200 is likely to open for a quick downside towards 55900 / 55600 thereafter. 56500 is likely the price to negate this set up.*Actionable*- Any rise towards 56400 can be used to create fresh shorts for targets of 55900 / 55600 with an SL at 56500 closing. (All levels are on Nifty spot basis.)Aditya Vision Ltd (BUY):

  • LCP: 512
  • Stop Loss: 490
  • Target: 560

Ending a 5-month correction, Aditya Vision has given a breakout from its sloping trendline earlier this week. This also coincides with a 200 DMA crossover along with a bullish flag pattern breakout in the similar price range. Stock can head back to previous all time highs given the positive confluences seen on charts.Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (BUY):

  • LCP: 517
  • Stop Loss: 488
  • Target: 566

Ending a 5-month correction, ABDL has given a breakout from its sloping trendline earlier this week. This also coincides with an upcoming 200 DMA crossover due to be crossed near 525 zone. Stock gained another 10% in this leg to recover at least 61% (retracement) bounce back from its recent fall.NMDC (BUY):

  • LCP: 87
  • Stop Loss: 83.1
  • Target: 93.8

NMDC is nearing 2 years since it traded at all time high levels and over the past 4-5 quarters the stock has been repeatedly making higher lows in a corrective consolidation which has given shape to a huge bullish cup and handle formation on daily and weekly charts. Given the recent support-bounce from its 200 DMA, stock is now set to rage towards its previous all-time highs. Pattern breakout is visible and smaller as well as larger time frames with a wider target however, we would look for only initial targets to be met in this phase.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)


After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma next to appear with heavily strapped hamstring; role in MI vs PBKS remains a doubt

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After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma next to appear with heavily strapped hamstring; role in MI vs PBKS remains a doubt


Rohit Sharma’s participation in Mumbai Indians’ forthcoming match against Punjab Kings remains very murky, as yesterday’s reports regarding his unavailability for the match have been followed of images of the top order batter having a session in the nets.

Rohit Sharma is attended to by MI's medical and support staff, with heavy strapping on his left thigh. (PTI)
Rohit Sharma is attended to by MI’s medical and support staff, with heavy strapping on his left thigh. (PTI)

Rohit suffered a hamstring injury while batting for MI in their heavy loss against RCB over the weekend. He was forced to retire hurt mid-innings. Subsequently, Rohit missed a nets session for Mumbai earlier this week as he attempted to recover. While MI fans might have hoped to see their talismanic opener return, reports followed that as a precautionary measure, the team would ask Rohit to take a game off.

However, despite those reports, Rohit was spotted partaking in training drills, physical drills, and some easygoing batting as well. While Rohit wasn’t up to full speed during the training session, his participation in the first place could mean that he starts as an option, potentially as an impact player.

Keen eye by medical staff

Pictures from the net session also reveal Rohit’s left thigh being heavily strapped up with medicinal tape, not dissimilar to how Virat Kohli had appeared for training with a full-leg strapping himself. Rohit’s are only around the trouble are of his hamstring, but given how devastating hamstring injuries can be for older athletes, both player and team will be taking full care of his body at the moment.

As per reports from the ground, Rohit was joined by the MI support staff during his session, reporting back to them following a series of jogs and light runs. The former Indian captain had undergone scans following the premature end to his night at the Wankhede on Sunday night, but the good news was that the scans didn’t provide any evidence for a tear – meaning he will likely be able to work his way back to full fitness gradually.

What MI’s tactical plan in Rohit’s potential absence will be remains to be seen. Bringing Quinton de Kock in could prove to be tricky due to overseas combinations, so a promotion for Naman Dhir to the top of the order could be on the cards, while middle order stalwarts like Tilak Varma or Suryakumar Yadav might see opening as an opportunity to finally kickstart their season.

MI are second from bottom in the table, with an initial win followed by 3 consecutive losses.


Ankita Lokhande alerts fans after her X account gets hacked: `Trying to recover`

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Ankita Lokhande alerts fans after her X account gets hacked: `Trying to recover`



Ankita Lokhande alerts fans after her X account gets hacked: `Trying to recover`

Television superstar Ankita Lokhande on Wednesday late night took to her Instagram account to inform her fans that her account on X (formerly Twitter) has been hacked.

She highlighted that she has been currently working on recovering it.

Taking to Instagram, Ankita shared a note that read, “Hello everyone, my X account has been hacked and I’m currently trying to recover it. Please be informed that any activity from the account until further notice is not from me. I’ll update you all once it is revived. Thank you for your love and support.”

Ankita is quite active on her social media and often keeps her followers engaged with a mix of spiritual content, nostalgic glimpses from her Pavitra Rishta days, and a lot many candid sneak peeks into her personal life and professional space.

Talking about Ankita, the actress rose to fame with her portrayal as Archana in the hit TV show Pavitra Rishta.

The show went on to make her a household name.

Ankita has often been seen expressing gratitude to producer Ekta Kapoor for giving her the opportunity to essay the iconic character in Pavitra Rishta.

Talking about the show, it enjoyed a successful and long television run, cementing Ankita and also late actor Sushant Singh Rajput`s place in the industry.

Sushant essayed the role of Manav in the show, and starred opposite Ankita.

On the personal front, Ankita married businessman Vicky Jain in December 2021.

The couple was also seen together in Bigg Boss 17.

On the work front, Ankita has been part of many television and reality shows and is currently seen in the fun cooking reality show Celebrity Laughter Chefs.

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Explained: How India’s R Vaishali caged Lagno’s ‘dragon’ to claim historic Women’s Candidates 2026 title | Chess News

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Explained: How India’s R Vaishali caged Lagno’s ‘dragon’ to claim historic Women’s Candidates 2026 title | Chess News


Explained: How India's R Vaishali caged Lagno's 'dragon' to claim historic Women's Candidates 2026 title
Vaishali Rameshbabu vs Kateryna Lagno (Photo by Niki Riga)

NEW DELHI: There is a proverb. In English, it goes like, “Fortune favours the brave”. Let’s start with the “fortune” part. For 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu, winning her game on Wednesday was not enough to make her a champion. Sharing the same 7.5/14 points as her was Bibisara Assaubayeva, who was up against Vaishali’s compatriot Divya Deshmukh at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus. And Divya didn’t disappoint, holding the co-leader to a stalemate.The “brave” part is where things get interesting. Playing white pieces while chasing a result, players often get greedy and make more adventurous, attacking moves on the board, weakening their defence in the process. Vaishali had white pieces. She was up against Russia’s Kateryna Lagno, a mother of four and quite brilliant at keeping a poker face on the table. Vaishali had to be brave to overcome the challenge posed by the veteran, and she did so with a clinical precision that belied the stakes.

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With this victory, Vaishali became the first Indian woman to win the Candidates Tournament. While the legendary Koneru Humpy reached the World Championship final previously, she did so primarily through a knockout system during the hiatus of the Women’s Candidates format.For a player who started the tournament tentatively with a string of four draws and then a defeat in the fifth round, her late-surge comeback was nothing short of a hero’s act.She now stands as the second Indian ever to become a World Championship challenger and is set to face China’s Ju Wenjun later this year. But did she beat the 36-year-old?Caging the “Dragon” in Vaishali’s way“Vaishali’s last match against Lagno was a very well-played, smooth game in which she was throughout in a powerful position,” Thipsay told TimesofIndia.com after the game. “For the lowest-rated player in the tournament to come first is always a challenging thing. Sometimes players are not able to take courageous decisions, but this didn’t happen with Vaishali.”The battle lines were drawn early when Lagno opted for the sharp Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defense. Vaishali countered with her preferred Yugoslav Attack, a system widely considered the most potent antidote to the Dragon. “She started with the ninth move long castle, popularised by Magnus Carlsen recently, followed by the standard 11. Bc4,” Thipsay explained. “Lagno chose a very sharp line, and I must appreciate that she did not play for a draw. She played an ambitious line with 11… Be6 after a 32-minute think, but it didn’t turn out well.”By move 16, Vaishali had secured a formidable position. Although Lagno introduced a novelty with 16… Bxb3, Thipsay pointed out it was a strategic blunder. “It’s a typical mistake which Bobby Fischer once said leads to a forced loss for Black. Vaishali made her only inaccuracy here by capturing 17. axb3 instead of cxb3, which momentarily reduced a commanding lead to a slight advantage.”However, the Russian veteran failed to seize the lifeline. On move 18, Lagno played e5 to avoid a bishop exchange, a move Thipsay termed the “decisive mistake”.“Had she exchanged bishops, there might have been drawing chances in a rook ending, a pawn down,” he told this website. “Instead, Lagno chose to retain the bishops. While Lagno’s bishop on g7 did nothing throughout the game, Vaishali’s bishop on c3 was active, and the game was won in a powerful manner.”

Vaishali Rameshbabu meets her mother Nagalakshmi (Photo by Michal Walusza)

When Lagno finally resigned on the 48th move, the material imbalance between the players was jaw-dropping. Vaishali held a queen and two rooks against Lagno’s lone queen and bishop.Since 2016, the Women’s World Championship has been an all-Chinese affair. Vaishali’s qualification ensures that for the first time in a decade, a non-Chinese player will vie for the crown.The parallels to the 2024 cycle, however, are hard to ignore. “Let’s see if Vaishali is able to repeat what Gukesh did,” Thipsay remarked with a smile. “Gukesh, as a challenger, defeated the Chinese world champion Ding Liren in December 2024. In 2026, we may experience the same with Vaishali defeating Ju Wenjun.”


Kanye West postpones France concert amid France entry restriction

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Kanye West postpones France concert amid France entry restriction



Kanye West postpones France concert amid France entry restriction

Kanye West, better known as Ye, has postponed his upcoming concert in France amid reports of a potential ban on his performance in the oldest French city, Marseille, reported Variety.

In an X post, West wrote, “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice.”

In a follow-up tweet, he expressed immense loyalty toward his fans and added, “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends I take full responsibility for what`s mine but I don`t want to put my fans in the middle of it My fans are everything to me Looking forward to the next shows See you at the top of the globe.”

Earlier, Marseille mayor Benoit Payan called out Kanye West`s upcoming performance in the city and wrote, “I refuse to let Marseille be a showcase for those who promote hatred and unapologetic Nazism. Kanye West is not welcome at the Velodrome, our temple of living together and of all Marseillais.”

According to Variety, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reportedly met Payan and the prefect of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d`Azur region, Jacques Witkowski, to discuss barring West from performing in Marseille.

On April 7, the UK government denied Kanye West`s entry into the country after he was scheduled to headline London`s Wireless Festival in July.

Major festival sponsors also pulled out of the festival after his booking, though none explicitly named West as the reason. While Prime Minister Keir Starmer and London Mayor Sadiq Khan publicly denounced both Kanye West and the festival`s decision to book him, the rapper was then denied a visa on April 7, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

At that time, Kanye West, in a statement, said, “My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace and love through my music. I would be grateful for the opportunity to meet with members of the Jewish community in the U.K. in person, to listen. I know words aren`t enough — I`ll have to show change through my actions.”

West has been lately busy promoting his new album, `Bully`, which has been positioned as a comeback project for the rapper. The album debuted at No 2 on the Billboard 200, further posting solid streaming numbers on multiple platforms.

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Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme | US-Israel war on Iran

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Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme | US-Israel war on Iran


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A source has told Al Jazeera that Pakistan is expecting a breakthrough tied to Iran’s nuclear programme as Islamabad helps negotiate an end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Pakistani military and government officials met with Iranian and Saudi leaders on Wednesday.


Force 3: John Abraham promises to take franchise legacy forward in a big way

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Force 3: John Abraham promises to take franchise legacy forward in a big way



Force 3: John Abraham promises to take franchise legacy forward in a big way

Actor-producer John Abraham, Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala are deep into the shoot for the first schedule of the third installment of “Force”, which is locked for a March 19, 2027, release. 

Talking about producing and starring in Force 3, John said in a statement: “Force has always been a franchise I’ve believed in deeply. What makes it special for me is that it has a certain grit and a strong identity that audiences have connected with over the years.”

 
 
 
 
 
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“With Force 3, we’re taking that legacy forward in a big way. I’m also really excited to introduce Harsh as an action hero. He has the presence, the energy and the hunger for it, and I think audiences are going to enjoy watching him in this space,” he added.

Force 3 is directed by Bhav Dhulia of Khakee: The Bihar Chapter and The Freelancer fame, the third instalment of the successful action-thriller franchise promises to pack a punch.

Produced by John Abraham’s JA Entertainment and Sheel Kumar’s Karolina Corporation, Force 3 will see Harshvardhan make an entry into the franchise. While John will reprise his role as ACP Yashvardhan Singh, Rane’s character is still under wraps.

Meanwhile, Tanya will be seen as the film’s female lead.

Harshvardhan called it an honour to be part of a film like Force 3.

He said that the film gives him the chance to step into an intense, hardcore action space and bring that brute force alive on screen.

“John sir is truly cut from a different cloth and has carved his own path in the Indian film industry. To be part of Bhav Dhulia’s grand cinematic vision, alongside John sir, is something I feel genuinely privileged about,” he concluded

Tanya is thrilled to be a part of Force 3.

“It’s exciting to share screen space with two actors who bring both charm and such strong presence to the screen. What makes this even more special for me is the role I get to play in the story. Being part of a franchise like this is a big moment, and I’m looking forward to giving it everything I have.”

Bhav Dhulia added: “Having assisted the late Nishikant Kamat on Force and worked with John during that time, this film feels like coming home in many ways. There is history here, there is emotion here, and that makes Force 3 even more special for me.”

The director says he fell in love with the script the moment I read it, and “I’m truly looking forward to bringing this story to life with John, Harshvardhan and Tanya.”

Producer Sheel Kumar added: “My relationship with John and JA Entertainment goes back many years. Coming together for Force 3 feels both familiar and deeply special. I’ve believed in the Force franchise from the very beginning, and Force 3 is a film that comes from a place of trust, comfort and a shared conviction in the story that we want to tell.”

Force 3 is produced by Sheel Kumar, Shahbaz Alam, John Abraham, Sandeep Leyzell and Minnakshi Das. The film is written by Simaab Hashmi and is a Ravi Basrur Musical, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. Force 3 is all set release theatrically on March 19, 2027.

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IPL 2026: CSK`s Noor Ahmad reflects on his match-winning spell against KKR

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IPL 2026: CSK`s Noor Ahmad reflects on his match-winning spell against KKR



IPL 2026: CSK`s Noor Ahmad reflects on his match-winning spell against KKR

In the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious by 32 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

This was CSK`s second win from five matches in the tournament. During the match, Chennai`s spinner Noor Ahmad returned with the figures of three wickets for 21 runs in four overs.

Reflecting on his match-winning spell, Ahmad said that, considering the humid environment, he kept trying to keep his fingers dry. The spinner also said that the ball was not coming well on the willow, and he tried to benefit himself from it.

“Really happy to contribute for my team. Yeah, the dew was there, and it was humid, so just try to keep my fingers dry, and yeah, that helped me a lot to hit the right area. It was all about that. Yeah, really happy with the pitch. I think the ball was not coming really well to the bat, and yeah, to take advantage of that, it was good,” he said.

Further, the 21-year-old cricketer said that he will be focusing on making crucial contributions to the team in the upcoming fixtures.

“Definitely it gives a lot of confidence. I will keep putting lots of effort into contributing to contribute for my team in the coming matches. I think keeping changing pace is the best tactic everywhere and on every wicket,” said Ahmad.

After this win, CSK is now placed in the eighth position with two wins and three losses. They have a net run rate (NRR) of -0.846 and four points.

The Super Kings will gear up to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Full Squads

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), MS Dhoni (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Travis Head, Liam Livingstone, Ishan Kishan (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, Zeeshan Ansari, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Harsh Dubey, Salil Arora (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Smaran Ravichandran, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Aniket Verma, Shivang Kumar, Krains Bhaveshbhai Fuletra, Omkar Tarmale.

(With ANI Inputs)


Kim and Lewis SPOTTED on shopping date in LA- PICS

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Kim and Lewis SPOTTED on shopping date in LA- PICS


Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton SPOTTED on shopping date in Los Angeles - PICS

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s romance is in the fast lane and is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. The couple, who has been painting the town red with their romantic getaways and shopping sprees, made another appearance together, making the paparazzi click-happy. Kim and Lewis were spotted again on Wednesday, spending time together in Los Angeles, where they were seen browsing luxury rugs.TMZ caught the duo trying to keep a low profile during their outing. Ditching their usual high-fashion ensembles for a pair of matching hoodies, the two opted for rather casual attire as they visited a high-end store. Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spotted shopping in LAKim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton make heads turn at CoachellaThe sighting comes just days after the two were seen together at Coachella over the weekend, where they attended Justin Bieber’s headlining performance. Photos and videos from the event, show Kardashian and Hamilton getting cozy throughout the evening. Viral social meida posts saw the beauty linking arms with her new man while moving through the crowd alongside security.Kim and Lewis’ romantic holidaysThe pair have been seen together frequently in recent weeks. After holidaying together in Japan with Kim’s four children, the couple was also spotted holidaying across multiple locations in Arizona, the United Kingdom, Paris, and even Colorado, fuelling speculation about their relationship getting rather serious.Kim and Lewis make romance Instagram-officialHamilton even went a step further by making the romance Instagram-official. The hunk made headlines early this month when he posted a video of himself taking his lady love for a spin in his car in Japan. While neither Kardashian nor Hamilton has publicly spoken about their relationship, their repeated public outings and shared appearances continued to hit headlines. Although their relationship is just a few months old, Kim and Lewis have reportedly known each other for several years and have even been a part of the same friends’ circle. They have been known to party together with their famous friends. However, they were only romantically linked last year.


‘Concerns should be addressed bilaterally’: No need for unilateral 301 probe, India to US

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‘Concerns should be addressed bilaterally’: No need for unilateral 301 probe, India to US


'Concerns should be addressed bilaterally': No need for unilateral 301 probe, India to US

NEW DELHI: While rejecting the US Trade Representative’s claims for section 301 investigations against India, govt has said that concerns should be addressed bilaterally, when negotiations for a trade agreement are underway, and not through unilateral measures.After the setback on reciprocal tariffs in the Supreme Court, the Trump administration had initiated two section 301 probes — one on structural excess capacity and another on failure to act on forced labour — against several countries, including India.

No need for unilateral 301 probe, India to US

An Indian team led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain will hold talks with their American counterparts in Washington, starting Monday. “We are looking at finalising the legal agreement, which is a logical follow-up of the joint statement released on Feb 7. There is a need for further discussions and follow-up engagement to take this forward. The US has initiated investigations involving several countries. Both sides will sit together and discuss how these issues need to be structured and addressed,” commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.In its filing on forced labour, the commerce department has said that it has international commitments on the subject and given the International Labour Organisation’s “robust” framework, there is no need for a member of the international agency to “unilaterally” initiate a probe. It also argued that the US labour department’s list of goods produced by child or forced labour has limited exposure to downstream goods produced in India.It also rebutted the claims across sectors, listing out the norms governing handicrafts, leather, carpet and gems and jewellery. In the case of textiles, govt has said that apart from the robust legal and compliance ecosystem, India entities have not relied on cotton imports from high-risk regions, such as Xinjiang and import of man-made fibres or accessories from countries are buyer driven and subject to strict compliance verification by global brands.Similarly, govt has countered allegations of structural excess capacity arguing that increase in nominal capacity is in line with projected rise in demand.It also junked the charge of $42 billion trade surplus with the US being due to overproduction or excess capacity stating that it “is a macroeconomic phenomenon which is a product of a concatenation of circumstance”. It went on to say: “… the initiation notice is effectively challenging the foundational principles of comparative advantage that underpin international commerce”.It argued that capacity created in sectors including solar modules, textiles, petrochem, health, auto and construction goods was on account of domestic demand. “Across industries specified in the initiation notice, India’s manufacturing growth is anchored in domestic demand. More crucially, USTR’s selective focus on specific sectors, in which India happens to have a global trade surplus, does not automatically establish that India has ‘structural excess capacity’ in some of the indicated sectors.”