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CLSA turns cautious on Indian equities amid West Asia tensions, recommends balanced portfolio
Vikash Kumar Jain, India Strategist & Head of India Research at CLSA discusses why commodities such as aluminium and upstream oil should remain portfolio hedges, why financials and consumer discretionary stocks remain preferred if risks ease, and why shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz is the key indicator investors should watch.
City gas companies say government's 100k PNG connections-a-day target unviable
City gas distributors face government targets for household piped natural gas connections. Companies describe these ambitious goals as unrealistic due to infrastructure and capital constraints. The government aims to accelerate connections, which are currently at 9,000 daily. This push follows disruptions in LPG supplies, promoting domestic fuel sources. Industry executives cite execution bottlenecks and weak consumer demand as major challenges.
95% of listed consumer platforms use dark patterns, SEBI urged to require self-declarations
A LocalCircles study found that only five publicly listed companies with consumer-facing online transaction platforms, including Meesho, Page Industries-owned Jockey, Reliance Retail's Hamleys, ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality and Easy Trip Planners, were free of dark patterns.
Nifty closes above 24,400 as rally extends to fourth straight session
Benchmark indices extended gains for a fourth straight session on Monday, supported by broad-based buying. Encouraging Q1 business updates, easing crude oil prices, improving monsoon progress and receding geopolitical concerns lifted sentiment. The Nifty closed above the 24,400 mark. Auto, consumer durables, oil & gas and metal stocks led the gains, while IT and PSU bank shares ended lower. Broader market also remained firm, reflecting sustained buying interest.
Wall Street slips as AI stocks drag despite gains in consumer names and easing Treasury yields
Tech heavyweights led by Micron, AMD and Nvidia weighed on markets, while General Mills, Nike and Kroger advanced. Falling oil prices and softer manufacturing data helped ease inflation and rate concerns.
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.
ITC enters cola business to add more fizz to beverages portfolio
India's carbonated soft drinks market is intensifying as ITC launches a premium sugar-free Coconut Cola, aiming to compete with global giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. This move follows Reliance Industries' aggressive pricing strategy with its revived Campa brand. ITC plans to expand its beverage offerings, focusing on the premium, health-conscious segment, which is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing consumer preference for low- and no-sugar options.
Govt begins hunt for a new ONGC chairman
The government is actively seeking a new chairman for ONGC, with applications now open. Eligibility rules have been relaxed, removing the mandatory retirement at 60 and introducing a fixed three-year tenure, extendable by two years. The maximum age for applicants has been raised to 59.
Reliance Power gains after setting up four AI subsidiaries
Reliance Power jumped 2.73% to Rs 24.81 after the company announced its entry into the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and allied new-age technologies through the incorporation of new subsidiaries.
India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skies
India's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. This follows a decade-low monsoon start, with rainfall deficits exceeding previous El Niño years. Analysts warn of domestic demand destruction, range-bound markets, and downgrades in consumer sectors, despite easing oil prices. The situation could strain rural incomes and government finances.
Can AI Really Shop, Book Flights And Manage Your Money? BofA Has Doubts
Bank of America says AI assistants could handle shopping, travel and money tasks, but deep-rooted consumer habits may slow adoption in India.
India's AI infrastructure opportunity is being underestimated, says Abhay Laijawala
Abhay Laijawala, MD & CIO-India at Lighthouse Canton, believes key concerns weighing on India—including oil prices, currency stability and the perception that India lacks an AI story—are turning into tailwinds. He argues investors are overlooking India's role in the global AI infrastructure buildout, spanning data centres, power, cooling systems and capital goods. Laijawala is positive on engineering, capital goods and textiles, while remaining cautious on consumer staples due to El Niño risks.