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A big inflation report is due Friday. How to trade the upcoming CPI report
Investors brace for key March CPI after sticky inflation data and Iran war, favoring energy, real assets, income strategies and select AI and cybersecurity tech plays.
Why India may miss the next Asia rally: Nomura’s Chetan Seth
Chetan Seth, Asia-Pacific Equity Strategist at Nomura outlines how Korea and Taiwan could outperform on strong AI-driven earnings, while India’s performance will depend on energy stability and foreign inflows. Seth also breaks down the recent FII outflows, the role of the rupee, and why global capital is rotating toward tech-heavy markets.
TSX snaps winning streak as tech and energy shares fall
CANADA-STOCKS/ (UPDATE 2):CANADA STOCKS-TSX snaps winning streak as tech and energy shares fall
A great earnings season is likely around the corner. Will it matter to the market?
Wall Street expects strong Q1 earnings led by tech despite US Iran war, oil price surge and valuations pose risks, energy profits may rise, investors hope conflict eases soon
Right policies can help bring idle household gold into the market
Indians hold significant idle gold. Unlocking this gold could ease economic pressure by reducing reliance on imports. A two-year-old brand, Indriya Aditya Birla Jewellery, sees increased gold exchange contributing to sales. The company focuses on design and quality, catering to women of all ages. Indriya also plans to expand its natural diamond business, seeing growth potential in the Indian market.
Japan stocks surge as tech shares lead recovery
The rebound was mainly driven by technology stocks, as investors shifted toward sectors seen as less exposed to tensions in the Middle East. Lower oil prices also supported sentiment after Iraq agreed to restart exports through Turkeys Ceyhan port, easing concerns for energy-importing countries like Japan.
Motilal Oswal top picks: VA Tech order strength, RIL refining upside, Eternal valuations attractive
Investors are not showing panic despite geopolitical tensions, though many are reviewing portfolios and seeking safer sector exposure, according to Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. The brokerage remains positive on VA Tech Wabag citing a ₹16,000-crore order book and strong West Asia demand. It also sees opportunity in quick commerce stocks like Eternal and Swiggy after valuation corrections, while Reliance Industries’ O2C business could benefit from higher refining margins. Disclosure: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, Kaynes Tech, GAIL, Somany Ceramics, TVS Motor
Indian markets continued their downward trend on Thursday. Several companies saw significant news. BofA Securities invested in Kaynes Technologies. GAIL assured uninterrupted gas supply to Bengaluru. South Indian Bank launched EPF payment services. DCM Shriram approved renewable energy investment. TVS Motor launched a new electric scooter. Tata Steel moved court over a GST demand.
Beyond energy - These AI-picked tech stocks are already up 15%+ in March - Investing.com India
Beyond energy - These AI-picked tech stocks are already up 15%+ in MarchInvesting.com India
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.
The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.