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From being a trust to gaining trust: AIFs call for switch to LLP model
India's private equity and venture capital sector is pushing for a crucial structural change to attract more foreign investment. The industry advocates for converting Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) from trusts to Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), a globally recognized and preferred structure. This move aims to provide greater clarity on liability for foreign managers and investors, aligning India with international fund hubs.
IT stocks may not have bottomed yet; prefer Coforge, Mphasis: Motilal Oswal Financial
Abhishek Pathak, VP – Institutional Research Analyst, Tech & IT at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, expects Infosys and HCLTech to lower the upper end of their FY27 guidance, remains cautious on KPIT Technologies following its profit warning, and warns that the IT sector could see further valuation cuts. However, he continues to favour selective mid-cap bets such as Coforge, Mphasis and, potentially, Persistent Systems.
Nifty IT jumps over 4%; Infosys, TCS shares surge up to 5%. Should you buy IT stocks at this juncture?
Amidst a 30% decline in the IT sector this year, the Nifty IT index jumped over 4% as traders speculate if this marks a market recovery. Experts advise caution—monitoring upcoming earnings and AI impacts could determine if now is the time for investments.
June auto sales data: Commercial vehicle turns consensus player; brokerages list stocks to buy
Indian automakers reported strong performance in June 2026, with healthy demand across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors. Brokerages including Motilal Oswal, Emkay and ICICI Securities highlighted broad-based growth, with several OEMs beating estimates. Maruti, M&M, TVS and Tata Motors stood out, while Hyundai underperformed in PVs. Analysts remain optimistic on the sector, favouring CVs and select two-wheeler players amid improving demand and pricing conditions.
Infosys, TCS and other IT stocks jump up to 5% on dip buying. Is the worst over?
IT stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index surging nearly 4% after a four-session slide that pushed it to a 52-week low. Coforge led gains with a 5% jump, while Infosys, Mphasis, HCL Tech and Persistent Systems rose around 4%. The recovery lifted sentiment after the sector had shed nearly 7% over the previous four trading sessions.
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod
India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.
KPIT outlook shock sends IT stocks sliding as growth worries intensify
Mid-cap IT stocks faced a significant downturn Wednesday, led by KPIT Technologies' warning of a near-term revenue slowdown. This has amplified investor worries about Artificial Intelligence's impact on India's software services sector. Several other IT firms also saw their share prices drop, with the Nifty IT index emerging as the day's biggest loser. Analysts suggest sustained recovery hinges on improving demand and AI's offsetting capabilities.
Nifty IT hits fresh 52-week low as Infosys, TCS, Wipro & others tumble up to 3%. What's spooking investors?
The Nifty IT index fell more than 2% to a fresh 52-week low on Tuesday as persistent inflation concerns and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory weighed on sentiment. Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks declined up to 3%, with investors awaiting the sector's Q1 earnings season.
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Tata Capital, gives target price and re-rating triggers
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Tata Capital with a 'Neutral' rating and a target price of Rs 390, implying an 8% upside from current levels. The brokerage expects healthy AUM growth and improving profitability but believes the company's current valuation already reflects its medium-term growth and earnings potential.
This Tata Group stock could re-rate only on the back of these two factors, Motilal Oswal says
Tata Capital has displayed disciplined cost control measures via digital initiatives, process improvements and branch-level productivity. As new branches scale and technology matures, its productivity gains are expected to enhance efficiency, Motilal Oswal said.
Persistent Systems Shares in Focus After Nagarro Deal — Check Motilal Oswal's Target Price, Upside
Persistent will acquire 100% of Nagarro through an all-cash offer of "81/share, implying an enterprise value of "1.27 billion.
Trent shares jump 4% after Noel Tata’s comments during AGM. Here’s what Morgan Stanley, other brokerages say
Trent's stock surged over 4% as brokerages like Morgan Stanley and Motilal Oswal reiterated bullish calls. Chairman Noel Tata's vision of 10x revenue and profit growth, fueled by new brands and international expansion, impressed analysts. The company plans significant investments in infrastructure and aims for aggressive store additions across its formats, signaling a strong growth trajectory.