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Oil price pressure priced in, India offers selective opportunities: Raymond James strategist
India's first fuel price hike in four years partially addresses ₹1 lakh crore in oil marketing company losses, but Matt Orton of Raymond James Investment and MK Surana, former CMD of HPCL, argue the market's reaction has overshot, creating selective buying opportunities in premium consumer, commodity and infrastructure names.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, Coal India and Bharat Forge were top traded contracts.
Maruti's premium play turns 10: Did it truly build a brand or just a better showroom?
Ten years after its launch, Maruti Suzuki's Nexa is at an inflection point, preparing for Nexa 2.0 to re-engage aspirational buyers. Despite facing capacity constraints and a reliance on a few key models, the brand aims to sharpen its identity and premium experience for a younger demographic.
Bharti Airtel explores 5G network slicing for premium plans
Bharti Airtel is exploring network slicing. This technology will allow for premium voice and data plans. It aims to monetize its 5G infrastructure. This move follows rival Reliance Jio's enterprise use-case plans. Network slicing creates virtual networks for specific needs. This could boost retail and enterprise offerings.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries were top traded contracts.
Beyond Parachute: Marico swaps coconut oil comfort for a premium growth playbook
Marico is strategically moving towards premium and digital brands. The company targets double-digit revenue growth, aiming to surpass ₹15,000 crore by FY27. This shift focuses on higher-margin segments. Marico anticipates steady demand recovery and aims for significant growth in its international business. The company is also enhancing its distribution network.

From Gift Nifty, Kospi, Nasdaq rally to crude oil prices: 8 key things that changed for Indian stock market over weekend
Gift Nifty was trading around 24,245 level, a premium of nearly 147 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.

Shell agrees to buy Canada’s Arc Resources for $13.6 billion
Shell Plc buys ARC Resources for $13.6 billion, expanding Canadian oil and gas output and boosting investor returns with a premium share and cash deal.

Physical oil premium signals shortage, volatility ahead: SVB Energy’s Sara Vakhshouri
Global oil markets are showing a sharp disconnect, with physical crude trading at a steep premium, signalling a supply crunch. Sara Vakhshouri, Founder & President of SVB Energy International, says tight supply, geopolitical tensions, and uneven inventories are driving volatility. While prices could fall if US–Iran peace talks progress, continued disruptions may keep markets unstable.

Bharat Coking Coal shares gain as lock-in period ends for shares worth nearly ₹200 crore
Shares of Bharat Coking Coal are down 28.5% from its listing price, but are still 42% above its issue price of ₹23 per share. The stock had listed at a 95% premium in comparison to its issue price.

Brent crude spot prices drop but still at a hefty premium to futures; Here's why
Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects, told CNBC that the spot price for actual cargo reflects the reality on the ground and the high seas. Middle East oil producers have shut down 13 million barrels per day of production because tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged, Sen said.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.