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Avoid OMCs; prefer defence and summer plays: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says oil marketing companies remain largely avoidable as they are cyclical, commodity-linked businesses with limited long-term wealth creation potential, especially as renewable energy gains share. He advises selective buying in market declines, favouring defence stocks like BEL and HAL and summer-linked plays such as LG Electronics and Blue Star. Kant also sees corrections in InterGlobe Aviation as a potential long-term buying opportunity despite near-term volatility.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.
Explained | US-Iran war and the most impacted chemical stocks due to it
The Iran-Israel-US war has entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remains shut for the sixth consecutive day. This has resulted in a surge in oil prices and a sell-off across global markets. As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, trade is disrupted, and chemical stocks are in focus as they declined up to 4% on Monday. Here's a roundup of the chemical firms and the impact they may see due to the ongoing conflict, according to brokerage firm IIFL.
Asian Paints, Berger & other paint stocks fall up to 5% on oil's 29% spike amid Mideast tensions. More pain ahead?
Shares of Asian Paints, Berger Paints and Indigo Paints fell sharply on Monday after crude oil prices surged nearly 29% amid escalating Middle East tensions. Rising oil costs threaten to increase raw material expenses for paint makers, sparking concerns about margin pressure and further downside risk for the sector.
Gold rate today in India crashes over ₹1,800/10 gm as inflation fears dent US Fed rate-cut buzz. US-Iran war in focus
Gold rate today: Amid rising crude oil prices and inflation concerns, gold prices declined, with MCX gold opening at ₹1,60,651 per 10 gm
IndiGo shares tumble 8% on crude spike, but Kotak upgrades stock to Buy
InterGlobe Aviation shares plunged amid soaring oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $116 a barrel due to supply disruptions. Despite the market turmoil, Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded IndiGo to Buy, arguing that investors should focus on the escalating losses of competitors rather than oil price volatility.
Upcoming dividends, stock splits, bonuses this week: SBI Cards, Indian Oil Corp, IRFC, Sun TV among others in focus - Upstox
Upcoming dividends, stock splits, bonuses this week: SBI Cards, Indian Oil Corp, IRFC, Sun TV among others in focusUpstox
Stocks to watch: PB Fintech, Kwality Walls, Tata Power among 10 shares in focus on Monday
Stock market today: The Indian stock market benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open sharply lower on Monday, tracking a global market sell-off as crude oil prices surged
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
Avoid chasing metal rally; focus on domestic sectors: Jyotivardhan Jaipuria
Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, Founder & MD of Valentis Advisors, says market corrections during geopolitical conflicts historically present buying opportunities, though investors should stagger investments due to oil and gas risks. He remains positive on banks, select capital goods and pharmaceuticals, while continuing to hold metals but avoiding fresh buying at current levels. Export-oriented sectors like chemicals may face near-term pressure from higher logistics and raw material costs.
US-Iran war impact: Morgan Stanley downgrades Indian stock market to equal-weight on oil supply risks - Mint
US-Iran war impact: Morgan Stanley downgrades Indian stock market to equal-weight on oil supply risksMint
Reliance, OMCs in focus as US allows India to buy stranded Russian oil
The US has issued a 30-day waiver permitting Indian refiners to buy Russian crude that is already in floating storage until early April.