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MFs making markets resilient amid global volatility, says Sebi WTM
Domestic institutional investors, led by mutual funds and SIPs, have emerged as a key stabilising force for Indian capital markets amid global volatility and FPI outflows, says SEBI
INR seen supported by easing crude oil prices
The Indian rupee appreciated 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices. The rupee opened on a positive note as crude oil prices have fallen back to levels seen before the West Asia conflict. Brent crude slipped below $71 a barrel after signs of progress in indirect US-Iran talks eased concerns over India's inflation and import bill. Even global risk sentiment has stabilised compared to the panic witnessed a few weeks ago. Meanwhile, foreign investors poured nearly USD 5.3 billion into Indian bond markets during June, marking the first month of positive inflows after three consecutive months of outflows. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 against the US dollar. The BSE Sensex is trading up roughly 400 points at 77,321.07, while the NSE Nifty 50 has crossed the key psychological hurdle to trade at 24,129.75.
Lodha, Aditya Birla Real Estate Preferred Over DLF, Godrej Properties — Check Target Prices, Ratings by Motilal Oswal
Most real estate players in the sector are now trading at a 10-35% discount to their respective NAVs
BSE launches Reits index; Waterways Leisure Tourism sinks on debut
BSE launches a REIT-focused index as mutual funds gear up for new schemes, while Waterways Leisure debuts at a discount and Advit Jewels lists with strong gains
INR slumps back beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark as dollar stays firm; positive local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. The USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian currency weakness. Moreover, market sentiment turned highly cautious, following the breach of the psychological level of 95.00. Local equities also rebounded driven by positive global cues, a drop in crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 140.10 points (0.59%) to close at 24,005.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to settle at 76,922.64.
Indian financial system remains resilient as Bank NPA's at multi-decadal low of 1.8%: RBI FSR report
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said Indian financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong bank and non-bank balance sheets, as gross non-performing assets of banks have touched a multi-decadal low of 1.8 per cent at end-March 2026. The Indian banking sector continued to remain robust with adequate capital and liquidity buffers, and steady improvement in asset quality, the financial stability report stated. Macro stress test results showed that SCBs aggregate capital levels will continue to remain above the regulatory minimum, even under adverse stress scenarios. The NBFC sector remained robust with an improvement in asset quality alongside healthy capital and profitability ratios. Interconnectedness among different categories of financial entities, in terms of outstanding bilateral exposures, continued to grow. Despite repeated shocks, the global financial system has thus far demonstrated notable resilience, with markets remaining orderly after an initial bout of volatility ..
Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Healthcare; Max, Global Health top picks
Indian healthcare sector remains well positioned for sustained long-term growth, supported by structural demand, expanding hospital infra, higher healthcare spends, and favourable demographic trends.
Tech volatility weighs on global stocks; oil falls towards four-month low
Global stocks fell as Apple's price hikes rattled tech shares, while oil slid on easing supply fears and gold edged higher on a weaker US dollar
Up to 42% upside! 9 stocks Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, others started coverage on. Do you own any?
Brokerages have initiated fresh coverage on several Indian stocks across metals, textiles, engineering and luxury retail, with mostly Buy ratings and double-digit upside targets. Firms like Meesho, Vedanta Aluminium, GE Vernova T&D and Welspun Living are seen as key beneficiaries of sectoral growth and structural demand trends.
HDFC Mutual Fund buys additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health for Rs 130 crore
HDFC Mutual Fund has secured an additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which is known for operating Medanta hospitals, from co-founder Sunil Sachdeva for Rs 130 crore. This acquisition builds on a prior purchase made last month. The transaction accounts for a 0.37% stake in the company. In related news, Global Health has reported an impressive 39.7% increase in its fourth-quarter profit after tax, totaling Rs 141.7 crore.
Capex boom, global sourcing tailwinds fuel textile stock rally
Textile exporter stocks witnessed a significant rally on Wednesday, boosted by positive initiation of coverage from Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The brokerage highlighted capacity expansion and supportive policies as key growth catalysts, projecting substantial gains for leading companies. This surge reflects a new investment cycle in the Indian textile sector, with companies focusing on higher-margin segments and value-added products to capitalize on global sourcing trends.