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Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Premier Energies, Varun Beverages shares to buy for the short term - Mint

Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Premier Energies, Varun Beverages shares to buy for the short termMint

ITC shares fall 3% to fresh 52-week low; Motilal Oswal sees more pain ahead

ITC shares fell to a fresh 52-week low on Wednesday as investors reacted to steep tax hikes on cigarettes under the new GST 2.0 regime. Brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services remained cautious on the stock, noting that the revised tax framework, effective February 1, 2026, has increased cigarette taxes by around 60-65% for ITC.

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.

Sensex tumbles over 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,200. 6 key factors behind today's D-Street rout - The Economic Times

Sensex tumbles over 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,200. 6 key factors behind today's D-Street routThe Economic TimesWhy is stock market down today? BSE Sensex, Nifty50 crash around 1% - top reasons for fallThe Times of IndiaSensex recovers 500 pts from day's low, but still down 0.9%: Three key reasons behind market paring lossesMoneycontrol.com

Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints exhibits low volatility in the market.

INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil

The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, 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. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.

Bitcoin falls to two-month low as Strategy sale, West Asia risks weigh

Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since early April after top corporate holder Strategy sold a portion of its holdings and escalating West Asia tensions dampened risk appetite. Continued ETF outflows and uncertainty over US-Iran relations further pressured the cryptocurrency market.

Groww, Lenskart, 9 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas. Check full list

Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.

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

INR extends slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark

The Indian rupee extended slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark on Tuesday as oil prices shot up late yesterday amid stalled talks between US and Iran reigniting fears of oil supply disruption. Crude oil prices surged following reports from Iran's news agency indicating that Tehran has halted indirect negotiations with the United States. INR opened at Rs 95.16 per dollar and hit a low of 95.18 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at 95.19. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market is extending its losses today, tracking weak global cues and Middle East tensions. The BSE Sensex dropped by over 440 points in early trade, slipping into the 74,200 range, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell beneath the 23,250 mark.

Bharti Airtel, Infosys, among Motilal Oswal’s top Nifty ideas. How many do you own?

Rupee edges lower against dollar amid oil price concerns, FPI outflows

Indian rupee opens weaker at 95.06 against US dollar as high crude prices and foreign fund outflows weigh on sentiment, RBI steps in to curb volatility.