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Motilal Oswal targets 25% profit growth as retail flows support markets: Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman & Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services remains firmly optimistic on India’s long-term growth story, backed by strong earnings momentum and resilient domestic flows.
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4% - financialexpress.com
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4%financialexpress.com
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?
Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.
Groww shares rally 14% in just 3 days. Should investors buy after Q4 results?
Groww's stock surged following robust March quarter results. The company reported significant year-on-year growth in net profit and revenue. Analysts from Jefferies and Motilal Oswal recommend buying the stock, citing strong user adoption and market share gains. However, JM Financial maintains a sell rating, suggesting the current valuation is high despite future growth projections.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, DMart shares to buy in the near-term
Indian benchmark indices faced selling pressure on April 22, with the Sensex dropping over 800 points and Nifty 50 falling more than 200 points. Despite this, the broader market showed strength. Analysts recommend buying Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, and DMart for potential short-term gains.
Gold up 10%, silver gains 5% YTD: Motilal Oswal explains how to invest now
Motilal Oswal Financial Services outlines why gold and silver are rising in 2026 and suggests a buy on dips strategy for bullion investors amid global risks.
HDB Financial shares rally 12%. What Jefferies, Morgan Stanley analysts recommend
HDB Financial Services surged over 12% after reporting strong Q4 FY26 results, with profit up 41% and NII rising 22%. Brokerages including Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Emkay Global, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal issued mixed but largely positive views, citing improved asset quality, stable margins and moderated credit costs.
Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
INR settles lower amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties; RBI measures help retain support near 3-week high
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 24 paise lower at 92.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 92.76 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.41 during the session. Indian shares rallied on Friday in a broad market rally even as fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt over the durability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 ended at 24,050.60.