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GIFT Nifty rises 200 points, hints at a positive start for Dalal Street next week
Indian stocks might open higher next week. GIFT Nifty showed a strong rise Friday morning. Investors are watching oil prices and global events. The market faced a sharp selloff recently. Foreign investors have been selling shares. Geojit Investments notes global sentiment has worsened due to US-Iran tensions. Sunny Agrawal highlights key economic data to track.

Trade Setup for April 30: Nifty upmove faces rising oil prices test as 24,300 remains a barrier
Markets are now likely to track domestic political developments, with exit polls following the second phase of state elections due later in the day. These cues, along with the final results next week, could keep sentiment volatile.

Sensex jumps 639 points, Nifty reclaims 24,100 as Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma lead rebound
BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty rebounded after three losing sessions, led by Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries and midcaps, with all sectoral indices ending higher
Can oil prices above $90-100 over next few months pull Nifty 50 to 20,000 levels? What experts say - Mint
Can oil prices above $90-100 over next few months pull Nifty 50 to 20,000 levels? What experts sayMint
Can oil prices above $90-100 over next few months pull Nifty 50 to 20,000 levels? What experts say
As the Indian stock markets have moved from earnings-driven to oil-driven trading in the near term, analysts expect higher-for-longer prices to drive another 8-10% correction in Sensex and Nifty 50.

Trade Setup for April 15: Nifty holds 23,500 support but bulls aim for a retest of 24,000
Wednesday's session will see stocks like ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Prudential AMC, Just Dial react to their quarterly results, while names like LG Electronics India, Bharat Coking Coal, and Rubicon Research see their respective shareholder lock-ins end.
Right policies can help bring idle household gold into the market
Indians hold significant idle gold. Unlocking this gold could ease economic pressure by reducing reliance on imports. A two-year-old brand, Indriya Aditya Birla Jewellery, sees increased gold exchange contributing to sales. The company focuses on design and quality, catering to women of all ages. Indriya also plans to expand its natural diamond business, seeing growth potential in the Indian market.

Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri Sen
Seshadri Sen of Emkay Global cautions that Nifty 50 could crash to 21,000 if oil prices remain above $100 for 3-4 months. However, he expects the situation to reverse once crude oil prices moderate to around $70 per barrel.
Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri Sen - Mint
Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri SenMint

Goldman Sachs sees Nifty at 29,300 in the next 12 months
Goldman Sachs Chief Global Strategist Peter Oppenheimer says strong earnings growth and a supportive domestic macro environment could support Indian markets although geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices may create short-term volatility. While high valuations globally might cause market corrections, he does not expect a prolonged bear market.

Nifty may consolidate for three months; 23,800 key support, 25,500 possible on rebound: CLSA
Nifty could remain in a consolidation phase for the next three months, with 23,800 acting as a key support level, according to Laurence Balanco of CLSA. He said the index has held this support so far, which remains constructive for the broader trend. In the near term, a relief rally could push Nifty towards 25,500. Short-term market swings are likely to be driven by developments in West Asia and movements in oil prices.

Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori