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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.
Explained: How AI mania has thrown India Inc out of MSCI EM's top 10 and world's top 100 list
Indian companies are no longer in the top 10 of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. A surge in AI stocks has shifted global capital. Taiwan and South Korea's chipmakers now dominate the index. Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank have fallen in global rankings. India's market weight has hit a six-year low. This concentration is driven by strong company growth.
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.
Goldman Sachs sees FY27 as best year for FMCG growth since FY23, bets on consumer staples
Arnab Mitra, India Consumer Analyst at Goldman Sachs, said consumer staples are likely to outperform small-ticket discretionary categories as inflation pressures household budgets. The brokerage also expects larger FMCG companies to gain market share and benefit from operating leverage despite concerns over crude oil prices and monsoon conditions.
Dollar index holds above 100 mark
The US dollar index surged above 100 mark on Friday to a two month high following strong US jobs report that increased possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike soon. Jobs data showed the US economy added 172,000 positions in May, far exceeding forecasts. The report pushed Treasury yields higher, with the 10-year yield rising above 4.5% fueling concerns that elevated borrowing costs could weigh on economic growth and investment. Meanwhile, lack of any concrete settlement on US and Iran war front that is keeping oil prices elevated is also adding to inflationary pressures and flocking inventors to dollar for respite. US stocks also slumped on Friday after a strong jobs report consolidated the outlook of restrictive interest rates, while chip producers extended their selloff. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies ended the week at 100.03, up 0.67% on the day.
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.
Dollar index witnesses massive surge to 2-month high beyond 100 mark
The US dollar index surged above 100 mark on Friday to a two month high following strong US jobs report that increased possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike soon. Jobs data showed the US economy added 172,000 positions in May, far exceeding forecasts. The report pushed Treasury yields higher, with the 10-year yield rising above 4.5% fueling concerns that elevated borrowing costs could weigh on economic growth and investment. Meanwhile, lack of any concrete settlement on US and Iran war front that is keeping oil prices elevated is also adding to inflationary pressures and flocking inventors to dollar for respite. US stocks also slumped on Friday after a strong jobs report consolidated the outlook of restrictive interest rates, while chip producers extended their selloff. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies ended the week at 100.03, up 0.67% on the day.
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.
Adani Ports records 16% YoY growth in May'26 cargo volumes
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone announced that it has handled 48.3 million metric tons (MMT) of total cargo in May 2026, which is higher by 16% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis.
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
Strong earnings: Vedanta, JSW Steel among 10 largecaps that reported best Q4 results
Indian markets conclude the Q4 earnings season with robust results. Vedanta, JSW Steel, Muthoot Finance, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Samvardhana Motherson, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens Energy, and BPCL reported significant year-on-year growth in profits and revenues. This widespread outperformance across various sectors signals a strong financial performance for these large-cap companies.
Q4 earnings review: Motilal Oswal highlights broad-based beat on estimates, lists 6 sectors that exceeded expectations
Motilal Oswal said Q4 FY26 earnings surpassed expectations, with aggregate profits rising 16% year-on-year against its 8% estimate. Strong performances from BFSI, metals, OMCs, technology, telecom and automobiles drove the beat, while oil & gas lagged. The brokerage remains selective, favouring domestic growth-oriented sectors and stocks.