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Reliance rallies 3% post AGM, Jio IPO approval; brokerages remain upbeat
Reliance post AGM: Stock up 3% in Monday's trade. However, in the past six months, RIL has underperformed the market by falling 15%, as against 10% decline in the BSE Sensex.

Motilal Oswal prefers Amber and Dixon, stays cautious on Bata
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, remains cautious on Bata despite the appointment of a new CEO, citing market share losses and valuation concerns. He is positive on Amber Enterprises due to its Oppo manufacturing partnership and expects mobile operations to contribute meaningfully from FY28-FY29. He also sees upside in Dixon Technologies driven by the proposed Vivo joint venture. For Reliance Industries, easing inflation, strength in oil-to-chemicals and updates from the AGM remain key factors for investors. 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.
Natural gas prices rebound as inventories tighten, LNG exports rise: Motilal Oswal
Natural gas prices are climbing back up. This recovery is driven by lower stored gas, increased power sector use, and more US liquefied natural gas exports. Future growth is expected as new export facilities come online. Data centers are also becoming a new source of demand. The market is seeing a significant shift.
Stable crude, strong metal demand and El Nino plays drive opportunities: Motilal Oswal's Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research-Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, says easing geopolitical tensions could keep crude oil prices stable, supporting oil marketing companies. He remains positive on GNG Electronics due to strong growth prospects in refurbished electronics and prefers Hindalco among aluminium stocks, citing a multi-year demand cycle. Khemka also sees long-term value in Manappuram Finance and believes Voltas and Varun Beverages could benefit from a potential El Niño-led heatwave.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Grasim, Bank of Maharashtra shares to buy for the short term
Indian equity benchmarks rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in FMCG, oil & gas, financial, and IT stocks, despite geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 increased by 0.5% and the BSE Sensex by 0.7%, indicating a strong market sentiment amidst consolidation and support at key levels.

Nifty 500 Q4 Review: HDFC Bank, Indian Oil, Tata Motors Among Top Winners, Losers; Key Sector Trend — Read Motilal Oswal's Report
Of the 23 key sectors, 14 posted double-digit profit growth in Q4 FY26.
INR recovers momentum as local equities rebound; recent oil and dollar spike fades amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee recovered momentum to settle higher by around 28 paise at Rs 95.31 per dollar on Tuesday, supported by retreating international oil prices and small pullback in dollar overseas. Meanwhile, local equities also rebounded from two-month lows as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Geopolitical tensions eased somewhat, the dollar weakened and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel as Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other following a series of mutual attacks from Sunday night, which marked the most serious escalation since the ceasefire in April. The BSE Sensex settled 394.50 points (0.54%) higher at 73,918.76, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 119.10 points (0.52%) to close at 23,242.10.
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, NLC India, Motilal Oswal, HCL Tech
Indian markets saw a sharp decline on Monday amid global worries and geopolitical tensions. Nifty moved closer to a key support level. Several companies were in focus. NLC India announced an Offer for Sale. Motilal Oswal saw promoter share sales. HCL Tech launched an AI zone with Google Cloud. IRCTC resumed cooking on trains. IGL has a new MD.
Smart money move: Why Groww MF's equity chief is betting on multicap strategies
Anupam Tiwari of Groww Mutual Fund warns of a potential oil shock. He believes a multicap strategy combined with bottom-up investing is suitable for current market conditions. Valuations in mid and small caps have improved, making active stock picking more viable. Tiwari highlights opportunities in financials, industrials, autos, and specialty chemicals.
MOFSL on Shriram Finance: MUFG deal to aid growth; keeps Buy for 28% upside
Following the deal with MUFG, Motilal Oswal said that Shriram Finance is well-positioned to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities, supported by strong execution and deep customer relationships.
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.
Gujarat Gas shares jump 6% after Q4 results; Motilal Oswal reiterates 'Buy'
Gujarat Gas shares jumped over 6% after Q4 FY26 results beat volume estimates. Motilal Oswal retained its 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹490, citing strong Morbi demand recovery