Market News
Stay updated with the latest market trends, earnings, and economic indicators.
Stocks in news: RIL, Trent, Titan, Cochin Shipyard, Nestle, Indian Oil
Markets extended their winning streak on Monday, supported by encouraging quarterly business updates. Reliance Industries received an administrative warning from Sebi regarding insider trading allegations. Trent and Titan reported strong revenue growth in their respective June quarter results. The government will sell a stake in Cochin Shipyard through an offer for sale. Nestle announced the establishment of a new Global Capability Center in Hyderabad.
Hot Stocks: 3 stocks that may give returns between 16-24%
Brokerages initiated coverage on three Indian companies with positive ratings. Kirloskar Oil Engines has a price target implying a twenty-four percent upside. APL Apollo Tubes is seen as a strong play in building materials. Union Bank of India offers a sixteen percent potential return. These recommendations suggest significant future growth prospects for the firms.
Earnings could improve from Q2 as oil eases; Enam's Sridhar Sivaram stays underweight on IT, banks
Enam Holdings Investment Director Sridhar Sivaram remains underweight on IT and banks, citing weak earnings growth and intense competition, while favouring manufacturing, power equipment, pharmaceuticals, NBFCs and gold. Sivaram also recommends international diversification and expects gold to deliver double-digit annual returns over the next five years.
Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Iron & Steel, Vedanta Power shares crash up to 8% post Q1 updates; Vedanta Aluminium rises
Shares of Vedanta's recently demerged entities traded mixed after their Q1 business updates. Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Iron & Steel and Vedanta Power fell up to 8% on weaker operational performance, while Vedanta Aluminium Metal gained after reporting record quarterly aluminium production.
Kirloskar Oil Engines shares snap six-day losing streak after BofA Securities projects 26% upside
Kirloskar Oil Engines is now focused on executing its first hyperscaler project successfully, which Kirloskar said will help win more business in one of the fastest growing markets for power generation equipment.
Kirloskar Oil Engines Rallies 7% As Jefferies Initiates Coverage At 'Buy' — Check Target Price, Outlook
Jefferies sees a 21% upside for Kirloskar Oil Engines setting the target price at Rs 2,815. The brokerage has cites market share gains in high-horsepower gensets and a fresh data centre order for the bullish call.
Here's how the five Vedanta Group stocks are reacting to their Q1 business updates
Shares of Vedanta Ltd. ended 1.6% higher on Friday at ₹280.5. Shares of the Aluminium division ended at the flat line, while those of the Iron & Steel business, after being locked in a 5% upper circuit earlier in the day, ended 5% lower. The Oil and Gas business saw its shares fall over 4% as well, and the Power business shares fell over 6%.
Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL Chairman
India's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions significantly. Former IOCL Chairman B. Ashok asserts that scientific studies show E20 fuel poses no threat to vehicle engines or mileage, dispelling common misconceptions. This initiative has saved the nation substantial crude oil imports, reinforcing its economic and environmental benefits.
Dalal Street also smokes peace pipe, ends in green for 4th week in row
Indian stock markets concluded their fourth consecutive week of gains, buoyed by declining crude oil prices and improved geopolitical sentiment. Analysts anticipate further upward movement for the Nifty 50, with upcoming quarterly earnings reports expected to guide market direction. Sectoral strength was observed in Realty, Pharma, Healthcare, and Cement, while broader market indices showed mixed performance. Foreign investors were net buyers, contrasting with domestic institutional selling.
India, Japan agree on crude oil stockpiling & reserve systems
India and Japan are joining forces to bolster energy security, creating joint strategies for crude oil and petroleum product stockpiling to shield consumers and industries from West Asia conflict disruptions. The nations will share market insights, stabilize energy prices, and explore third-country energy sourcing and upstream investments. This collaboration aims to enhance regional energy resilience through shared mechanisms and dialogues.
Pulse of the Street: Realty and healthcare lifts markets, but weak rupee clouds rally
Markets rose nearly 1% this week as softer crude oil prices, easing volatility and buying in real estate, healthcare and consumption stocks lifted sentiment. However, weakness in capital goods and power, along with continued pressure on the rupee, showed that the recovery remained selective
Vedanta Power, Iron & Steel and Oil & Gas shares crash up to 8%. What’s triggering the selloff?
Vedanta shares saw profit-taking after a strong rally in newly demerged entities, with most segments falling up to 8% over 14 sessions. Vedanta Aluminium Metal outperformed and gained 2%, drawing bullish calls from brokers including Emkay and Citi, which see strong upside potential driven by global aluminium demand, cost efficiencies, and improving leverage, making it the preferred long-term pick.