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Sensex slips 250 pts, Nifty at 24,000 as US strike on Iran dent sentiment; mid, smallcaps outperform
Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex traded marginally lower on Tuesday, impacted by US attacks in southern Iran, reigniting fears of a prolonged conflict. Despite ongoing negotiations, markets remain cautiously optimistic, with Brent crude prices stabilizing and equities showing resilience, as evidenced by Monday's Sensex rally.
Premier Energies shares in focus as promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore. Check top buyers
Promoter family members of Premier Energies sold shares worth around Rs 2,289 crore through a block deal, while institutional investors, including Quant Mutual Fund and Nomura, picked up stakes. The development comes amid strong investor interest in renewable energy and domestic solar manufacturing, supported by robust earnings growth and aggressive capacity expansion plans.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Indian benchmark indices surged, with the Nifty closing up 1.3%. Analysts anticipate a continued gradual upmove, contingent on soft crude oil prices, a sustained rupee recovery, and easing geopolitical tensions. The India VIX also saw a significant drop, indicating reduced market fear.
Premier Energies bulk deal: Promoters sell stake worth Rs 2,289 crore; Quant, Nomura among top buyers
Premier Energies' promoters divested shares worth nearly Rs 2,289 crore to institutional investors, including Smallcap World Fund and Quant Mutual Fund. This move coincides with heightened interest in India's solar manufacturing sector, driven by policy support and robust earnings. The company is aggressively expanding its module and cell capacities, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook.

Barbell Strategy For Fixed Income: Here's What Debt Fund Managers Use To Navigate Yield Volatility — Explained
According to Basant Bafna of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, the 'barbell' strategy broadly involves allocating money at both ends of the duration spectrum rather than concentrating investments in the middle.

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests L&T Finance, Sandur Manganese shares to buy in near-term
Indian equities saw broad-based buying on Monday, with benchmark indices rising over 1%. The Sensex gained nearly 1,000 points, while Nifty 50 approached its 50-day moving average. Positive global cues and improved sentiment boosted investor wealth by nearly ₹5 lakh crore.

The Great Consumption Reset: How a billion Indians changed what they buy
India's consumption landscape is evolving, with consumers favouring experiences, digital services, and premium products over basic goods. Kotak Mutual Fund's report shows a surge in foreign travel spending and premium smartphone sales, indicating a shift towards higher-value purchases.
Nifty Pharma, 4 others hit 52-week high since Iran war while Nifty fell 7%. Will the form continue?
Despite a challenging market backdrop fueled by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, five Indian sectors—Pharma, Energy, Defence, Capital Markets, and Metals—are showing remarkable strength. These sectors are hitting new highs, driven by structural earnings visibility and long-term growth tailwinds, indicating a fundamental shift beyond mere defensive plays.

Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Motors PV, BHEL shares on 25 May
Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on May 25, buoyed by Brent crude prices dropping below $100 per barrel and optimism over a potential Iran peace deal. Nifty 50 rose 0.94% and BSE Sensex gained 1.02%. Analysts recommend buying Tata Motors and BHEL shares.

DSP MF believes it’s time to buy rupee assets: Here’s why
DSP Mutual Fund says now is the time to buy rupee assets, citing competitive REER, strong services exports, remittances and attractive large cap valuations.
Strong cues from GIFT Nifty point to a firm start for Dalal Street
Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday, buoyed by private banking stocks and a strengthening rupee. Analysts suggest a crucial resistance at 23,800-23,900; failure to surpass this level could lead to a test of 23,200-23,000 support. A decisive move above this range would signal a pause in the downtrend.

Why SEBI's Payroll-Linked SIP Is A Good Idea For Employed Individuals
The Indian mutual fund industry has been receiving sizeable SIP inflows. SEBI has now proposed the concept of payroll-linked SIPs, which shall instil the habit of saving first before spending.