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Nifty 50 begins May series with cautious undertone; FII long ratio slips
Nifty’s April rollover came in at 71.4%, lower than the previous expiry’s 77.8% and slightly below its three- and six-month averages of 72.3%. This indicates a relatively subdued appetite among traders to carry forward aggressive bets into the new series.
Why stock market rose today? Sensex rises over 600 points, Nifty ends above 24,150. 3 key factors behind the rally
Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining significantly. This optimism was fueled by reports of Iran submitting a new proposal to de-escalate military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Broader markets also outperformed, though analysts advise caution due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on crude oil prices and inflation.
IT growth under pressure as AI risks rise; pharma, power see support: Nikunj Doshi
Nikunj Doshi, Managing Partner & CIO-PMS at Bay Capital Investments Advisors, says IT services face growth challenges amid AI disruption and remains cautious on the sector. He prefers a bottom-up approach in pharma, citing benefits from rupee depreciation and easing US tariff risks. Doshi is also positive on power and ancillaries, driven by global investments, while staying selective on new-age tech stocks due to expensive valuations and potential post-lock-in selling.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: L&T Tech profit below Street estimates but margin improves
Q4 Results Live Updates: Result reactions are dominating market proceedings in Wednesday's trading session. HCLTech is the top loser on the Nifty 50 with a 9% drop after a disappointing quarter and an equally disappointing guidance for the new financial year. HCLTech's fall has also pressured the entire IT space. Along with HCLTech, Transformers & Rectifiers is also down over 10% and is the top loser on the Nifty 500. Along with these, Bharat Coking Coal, Delta Corp, L&T Technology Services, Havells India, Oracle Financial and Maharashtra Scooters will also be reporting their numbers today. Watch this space for all the Live earnings updates, management commentary and a lot more.
Nifty to hit 31,000 by March 2027? OmniScience Capital is overweight on these sectors, but cautious on IT
Sensex and Nifty have overall begun the new financial year 2027 on a positive note, recovering some of the losses which were recorded during the sharp downturns of March.
The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
CLSA says Nifty has given a new signal on the charts; check potential returns and top midcap 'buys'
Laurence Balanco of CLSA has shared five midcap ideas: BSE, MCX, Apollo Tubes, Dixon Technologies and Aurobindo Pharma.
Renault targets India among its top three markets by 2030, CEO says
French automaker Renault is aiming for India to be among its top three global markets by 2030. The company plans to introduce seven new vehicles, including electric models. By the end of the decade, Renault expects electrified vehicles to represent approximately half of its sales in India. This strategic move underscores Renault's commitment to the growing Indian automotive sector.
Tata Trusts to take up crucial issues at meeting in May
Meeting may discuss keeping Tata Sons private, and an extension for its chairman N. Chandrasekaran. It may also include a performance review of new-age businesses and an exit strategy for the Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
How Binance Academy is building a generation of informed crypto investors
As India tops global crypto adoption, the need for informed participation is growing. Binance Academy’s free courses, including its new on-chain analysis programme, aim to equip users with practical skills to navigate the fast-evolving digital asset space with confidence.
RBI move may push govt NBFCs into Upper-Layer NBFC category
The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules for classifying large financial companies. State-owned firms like Power Finance Corp and REC may now be considered Upper-Layer NBFCs. This change aims for clearer regulations based on asset size. The RBI's proposal could bring more entities under stricter oversight.
Execution, order inflows to drive L&T growth; BEL rides defence push: Siddhartha Khemka
India's capital goods sector is experiencing robust growth, fueled by strong order backlogs and increasing project execution across infrastructure, power, and industrial segments. Government focus on development and manufacturing, alongside new-age tech investments, is driving demand. Companies are poised for steady revenue expansion and stable profitability, with key players like L&T and BEL showing strong prospects.