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Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian bets on financials and healthcare; cautious on IT
Shibani Sircar Kurian, Head -Equity Research and Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC, which manages assets worth nearly $4.79 billion, said the ongoing Middle East conflict remains the biggest concern for Indian markets due to its potential impact on oil prices, growth and earnings. She said Kotak AMC remains selective, favouring financials, healthcare and parts of industrials, while staying cautious on smallcaps and Indian IT amid AI-led disruption. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
INR collapses to fresh record low
The Indian rupee is seen collapsing to new record lows against the dollar in opening trades on Tuesday amid rebound in oil prices and dollar index edging higher. US President Donald Trump reportedly said that the ceasefire with Iran was on life support with hopes for a deal with the country fading, triggering a surge in crude oil prices. Market sentiments remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.57 against the US dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 against the greenback, down 35 paise from its previous close.
Sensex falls 700 points, Nifty below 23,650 as rupee weakens to record low amid Middle East tensions
Indian stock markets opened lower as the rupee hit a fresh lifetime low, influenced by elevated oil prices and US President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace proposal. The Sensex and Nifty extended losses, with IT stocks among the top decliners, reflecting broad bearish sentiment amid global uncertainties and FII selling.
Q1 fuel losses may eliminate entire fiscal-year earnings of Indian OMCs
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rationing or passed through steep price increases.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 11: Swiggy, Tejas Networks, SBI, Tata Motors, Eternal, Anant Raj among top losers
On May 11, the Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline, with the Nifty and Sensex both recording significant drops. Investor sentiment soured due to rising crude oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Rs 1,600-1,700 cr a day, Rs 1 lakh cr in 10 weeks: Cost of insulating India from global energy shock
State-owned oil firms are incurring massive daily losses, estimated at Rs 1,600-1,700 crore, to shield Indian consumers from global energy price shocks. This has led to over Rs 1 lakh crore in under-recoveries in 10 weeks, raising concerns about their financial sustainability and the need for potential price hikes.
Which sectors saw the biggest FII inflows and outflows in April?
Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities in April, though the pace of outflows eased sharply from March. FIIs turned buyers in sectors such as power, capital goods and metals, while financial services, healthcare, oil & gas and automobiles continued to witness heavy selling pressure amid global uncertainty.
US-Iran war, crude oil prices to Q4 results FY26: Top five triggers that may dictate the Indian stock market this week
The Indian stock market closed on a weaker note on Friday. While some of the global triggers continue this week, read on to know what are the fresh factors to watch out for this week.
Petrol, Diesel Price Today May 9: Check Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram rates as reports of a hike next week emerge
Petrol Diesel Price Today in India: Domestic petrol and diesel prices remained stable across most major Indian cities on Saturday, despite firm global crude oil markets driven by geopolitical tensions. India's oil marketing companies and the government have absorbed rising costs for over two months to prevent retail price hikes, though this arrangement is under strain.
Costlier palm, soy oils push Indian consumers towards mustard oil
India sees a shift towards mustard oil. Rising global prices of palm and soybean oils, influenced by the West Asia conflict and biofuel demand, make imported oils expensive. This trend is further amplified by a depreciating rupee. Record domestic mustard production supports this change.
From Chennai to Abu Dhabi: How Indian manufacturers are breaking into the Middle East’s oil supply chain
Indian engineering firms are now entering the Middle East's oil and gas supply chains. Global energy companies are broadening their supplier choices. This opens doors for Indian manufacturers meeting strict standards. Companies like LSI-MECH Engineers are gaining approval. The Middle East continues energy infrastructure investment. Diversifying vendor bases is a priority for global firms.
INR settles higher as oil prices and DXY retreat from elevated levels
The Indian rupee pared initial losses and settled for the day on a positive note, higher by 23 paise at 94.26 (provisional) against the greenback on Thursday, as Brent crude and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. The dollar index continues to linger under 98 mark for the second consecutive day as safe haven demand wanes amid improving prospects of a near term peace deal between US and Iran. Meanwhile, brent oil prices have fallen below USD 100 per barrel on a rise in investor risk appetite in global markets on hopes of peace between the US and Iran. However, factors such as unabated foreign capital outflows and safe-haven dollar demand from importers capped sharp gains for the rupee. Indian benchmark indices ended flat, with the Sensex falling 114 points to settle at 77,844.52 and the Nifty50 dipping 4.30 points to close at 24,326.65.