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'Maalik Bankar Rehna Zaroori Nahi' - Key takeaways from the Anil Agarwal interview
Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal expressed confidence that every demerged entity, Aluminium, Oil & Gas, Iron & Steel, and Power, will be worth $100 billion in the future.
Vedanta Resources plans to relist; US likely; eyeing $100 billion
Anil Agarwal plans to relist Vedanta Resources, potentially in the US. The group intends to invest $100 billion in India's metals and minerals sector. Vedanta will be restructured into five separate listed companies. This move aims to scale businesses independently and meet the country's growing resource demand. Agarwal sees significant potential in the oil and gas division.
4 demerged units of Vedanta to make D-Street debut on Monday
On Monday, Anil Agarwal's diversified commodities empire takes a bold step as four of its companies make their debut listings. This strategic overhaul is designed to enhance shareholder value and streamline operations. Investors can now invest in distinct sectors including aluminium, power, oil and gas, and iron and steel.
Rupee stability alone may not bring foreign investors back to India: Ambit's Dhiraj Agarwal
Dhiraj Agarwal, Managing Director of Ambit Investment Managers, expects rupee stabilisation to slow foreign investor outflows but believes sustained FII inflows will require stronger earnings growth and economic momentum. Agarwal also cautioned that higher inflation forecasts, lower GDP projections and elevated crude oil prices could keep investors focused on macroeconomic risks.
IME Capital's Ashi Anand bets on AI-linked capital goods firms, exits IT and real estate
Ashi Anand, Founder and CEO of IME Capital, said his firm has allocated around 10% of its portfolio to companies connected to global power equipment and infrastructure supply chains serving major international manufacturers. He is also building exposure to the GLP-1 and consumer themes. Anand remains cautious on markets due to geopolitical risks, warning that prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices higher and weigh on India's inflation and trade balance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Kwality Wall's Mulls Replacing Palm Oil With Milk Across Its Products: Report
The company has already begun transitioning products away from vegetable fats such as palm oil toward dairy ingredients, betting that Indian consumers increasingly associate milk-based products with higher quality and better nutrition.
Real estate, capital goods remain recovery bets despite market volatility: Emkay Global
Seshadri Sen, Head of Research & Strategist at Emkay Global Financial Services says India could face short-term market pain if crude oil sustains at $105-110 per barrel, with the risk of a ₹10/litre fuel price hike impacting inflation and discretionary consumption. The strategist remains optimistic on a medium-term “peace trade” with oil potentially cooling to $80, while selectively favouring sectors like real estate, capital goods and recovery plays linked to a post-war normalisation scenario.
Canada’s Carbon Tax Hinders Pipeline Plans, Cenovus CEO Says
Alberta’s planned oil pipeline to the west coast requires Canada to shift away from stricter climate policies and toward promoting greater oil production from new projects, Cenovus Energy Inc.’s chief executive officer said.
Indian real estate sentiment enters cautious recalibration phase in Q1
India's real estate market is navigating a period of careful adjustment. With a noticeable downturn in sentiment during Q1 2026, global economic challenges are taking a toll. Soaring oil prices and stringent financial conditions are affecting market dynamics. The residential sector appears to be stabilizing, while office spaces are thriving with unprecedented leasing activity.
As Vedanta Group posts record FY26 earnings, Chairman Anil Agarwal lays out vision for a ‘very exciting new chapter’
Vedanta Group reported a record profit of ₹25,096 crore in FY26, driven by a revenue of ₹1,74,075 crore. The company plans a demerger to create sector-focused entities, enhancing growth strategies and financial flexibility, with significant investments in aluminium, oil, and power sectors.
Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.
State elections result, oil prices likely to steer markets this week
Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts. The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry will begin on Monday, May 4. "The most immediate catalyst will be the outcome of key state elections, with investors closely watching whether the ruling party at the Centre can wrest West Bengal from Trinamool Congress and make meaningful inroads into opposition-ruled Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently has a limited presence," Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said. Crude oil remains the single most critical macro variable, Hariprasad said. "With Brent prices sustaining elevated levels amid ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, inflatio