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Sensex drops 738 pts; FMCG shares decline
At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, slipped 737.88 points or 0.99% to 73,846.14. The Nifty 50 index lost 198.70 points or 0.85% to 23,286.
RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will RBI announce a rate hike as Middle East conflict threatens to drive inflation?
According to wealth management firm DSP Mutual Fund, the central bank is unlikely to announce a rate hike, instead, the bank is likely to follow a step-by-step sequence before pulling the trigger on rates to defend the currency.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Decoding market cycles and India's next wealth creators
Investors face market uncertainty. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit on June 4 in Mumbai brings together top investors. S Naren of ICICI Prudential AMC will share lessons on market cycles. Samir Arora of Helios Capital Management will discuss future wealth creation opportunities. The event explores whether market turbulence is over or if more is expected. Registrations are open.
Emami Ltd drops for fifth straight session
Emami Ltd is quoting at Rs 392.55, down 1.27% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 34.27% in last one year as compared to a 4.38% slide in NIFTY and a 12.78% fall in the Nifty FMCG index.
ICICI Bank Ltd down for fifth straight session
ICICI Bank Ltd is quoting at Rs 1234.9, down 0.39% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 14.12% in last one year as compared to a 4.38% slide in NIFTY and a 3.23% fall in the Nifty Bank index.
Patanjali Foods: Street’s optimism in assigning high FMCG valuation multiples was misplaced
Patanjali targets FY27 volume growth of 3-5% in edible oils, 8-10% in foods, and 15% in home care. However, ICICI Securities cut its EPS estimate by 14%, forecasting ongoing earnings pressure due to rising input costs and stagnant profitability in the edible oils segment.
Groww, Lenskart, 9 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas. Check full list
Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: AMC; here's why ICICI AMC is top pick
ICICI Prudential AMC remains well-positioned to benefit from rising retail participation, strong SIP traction and expanding market share across equity, hybrid and passive segments.
Expert view: Can't say the worst is behind for markets; positive on banks, says Mittul Kalawadia of ICICI Prudential AMC
Mittul Kalawadia, Senior Fund Manager at ICICI Prudential AMC, emphasises the importance of flexible investment strategies and identifies banking and specific discretionary sectors as attractive opportunities amidst ongoing volatility.
RBI clears Mirae Asset MF to raise stake in Equitas SFB up to 9.5%
The RBI has approved Mirae Asset Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.5% in Equitas Small Finance Bank. The approval is valid for one year and is subject to compliance with banking and securities regulations.