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ICICI Pru's S Naren expects moderate market returns, backs gold in diversified portfolios
S Naren, Executive Director and CIO of ICICI Prudential AMC, which managed funds worth $3 billion as of May 31, 2026, said improving macro conditions have strengthened India's outlook but global AI-led capital flows continue to favour overseas markets. Naren reiterated his preference for diversified multi-asset investing over concentrated equity or standalone gold ETF exposure.
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.
Can Sensex, Nifty hit new highs by Dec 2026? Tech analysts decode charts
Technical analysts at SBI Securities and Choice Broking expect the Nifty to retest record highs around 26,350, and Sensex to rally toward 89,000 in an optimistic scenario.
Govt begins hunt for a new ONGC chairman
The government is actively seeking a new chairman for ONGC, with applications now open. Eligibility rules have been relaxed, removing the mandatory retirement at 60 and introducing a fixed three-year tenure, extendable by two years. The maximum age for applicants has been raised to 59.
HDFC Securities sees limited impact from RBI's new prop trading rules, expects firms to adapt
Abizer Diwanji, founder of NeoStrat Advisors LLP, pushed back on the idea that the RBI is targeting capital markets directly, noting that market regulation is SEBI's — the Securities and Exchange Board of India's — job, not the RBI's. Instead, he said, the central bank's goal is to prevent bank funding from inflating asset prices in ways that create systemic risk.
Elara Securities turns bullish on banks, power, IT after market correction
Bino Pathiparampil, Head of Research, Elara Securities (India), says Indian markets are nearing a medium-term bottom after a prolonged correction and is turning constructive on banks, power, select new-age companies, IT and real estate. While pharma remains a defensive bet, he expects margin pressure to limit near-term outperformance. He also believes IT stocks are gradually pricing in AI-led headwinds, making it a good time to start accumulating quality names.
Nifty Outlook for July 1: Higher levels fail to sustain but range remains intact as new series begins
Nifty opened on a positive note but failed to sustain above the 24,000 mark. Selling pressure emerged at higher levels through the day, while expiry-related volatility kept the market range-bound. A tug-of-war between buyers and sellers persisted for most of the session before the index settled near the day's low.
Reliance Power gains after setting up four AI subsidiaries
Reliance Power jumped 2.73% to Rs 24.81 after the company announced its entry into the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and allied new-age technologies through the incorporation of new subsidiaries.
Ola Electric tops Nifty 500 gainers as Delhi EV policy boosts electric two-wheeler stocks
The rally follows the Delhi Cabinet's approval of the new EV Policy on Monday, which will come into effect from July 1. Under the policy, registration of new internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers will cease from April 1, 2028, with only electric two-wheelers eligible for registration thereafter.
I can hurt, but I can't win: The reality of India's D2C insurgents
India's new-age consumer brands are rapidly disrupting markets, with revenues soaring. However, a significant challenge persists: while creating a challenger brand is easier, building a large-scale, enduring business remains incredibly difficult. Most brands struggle to cross key revenue milestones, highlighting the immense gap between niche disruption and market dominance. Incumbents' established advantages continue to pose a formidable hurdle for these emerging companies.
Alpha Wave sells entire 1.9% stake in Delhivery; stock falls over 2%
Global investment firm Alpha Wave Global has divested its entire 1.93% stake in logistics giant Delhivery for Rs 665 crore. This significant exit saw the firm offload over 1.44 crore shares. In related news, venture capital firm Nexus Venture Partners also sold a substantial stake in Delhivery, while Mirae Asset Venture Investments reduced its holding in logistics firm Shadowfax Technologies.
In the age of AI, telecom vendors say no device can be declared vulnerability-free
Telecom equipment manufacturers are struggling with the government's demand for guaranteed vulnerability-free gear, citing the rapid evolution of cyber threats. Vendors met with the Department of Telecommunications seeking clearer policy guidelines for Pro Tem certificates, essential for selling products like 5G equipment. The government assured that National Centre for Communication Security is finalizing new policy guidelines soon, addressing industry concerns about self-declarations and potential penalties.