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PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Tata Power, Siemens shares to buy in the near-term
The Nifty 50 and Sensex saw significant gains on April 15, rising 1.53% and 1.62% respectively, supported by positive Asian market trends and decreasing oil prices. Analysts suggest a bullish outlook with buying opportunities in Tata Power and Siemens.
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.
Motilal Oswal sees 6% Q4 earnings growth for Nifty 50 amid Iran-US tensions
Motilal Oswal forecasts Nifty 50 companies to achieve 6% YoY earnings growth in Q4 FY26, driven by financials, metals, and telecom, despite the oil and gas crisis. The brokerage anticipates softer overall growth due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on energy prices and supply chains.
Coal India's arm CMPDIL raises ₹470 cr via anchor investors ahead of IPO
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL), an arm of state-owned Coal India, on Wednesday said it has mobilised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Nippon India Mutual Fund (MF), Edelweiss MF, ICICI Prudential MF, Baring Private Equity India Fund, General Insurance Corporation of India and Edelweiss Life Insurance Corporation are among the anchor investors, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Also, Societe Generale, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Financial Markets participated in the anchor round. As per the circular, the state-owned firm allotted 2.73 crore equity shares to 22 funds at Rs 172 per piece, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 469.74 crore. Of these funds, LIC has been allocated shares to the tune of Rs 105 crore. CMPDIL's Rs 1,842-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on March 20 and conclude on March 24. T
$100 crude gives Rs 20 lakh crore shock to Nifty bulls this week. Best time to buy the fear?
Crude oil above $100 has wiped out Rs 20 lakh crore in equity wealth, hammering markets in India as the Iran conflict escalates. The rupee hit a record low, and FIIs continue to sell, yet experts and Axis Mutual Fund argue the panic may be creating a rare long-term buying window.
Motilal Oswal top picks: VA Tech order strength, RIL refining upside, Eternal valuations attractive
Investors are not showing panic despite geopolitical tensions, though many are reviewing portfolios and seeking safer sector exposure, according to Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. The brokerage remains positive on VA Tech Wabag citing a ₹16,000-crore order book and strong West Asia demand. It also sees opportunity in quick commerce stocks like Eternal and Swiggy after valuation corrections, while Reliance Industries’ O2C business could benefit from higher refining margins. Disclosure: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.
Shares to buy or sell: Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal recommends BEL, and ONGC amid US-Iran war jitters
Indian stock markets fell sharply as Nifty 50 dropped 1.92% and Sensex 2.13% amid rising geopolitical tensions and high oil prices. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar, prompting warnings for traders to remain cautious until a trend reversal occurs.
Stocks to buy or sell: Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal recommends three shares to buy and sell today - 20 February 2026
Shares to buy or sell: Chandan Taparia has recommended two stocks to buy today, 20 February 2026 - Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and RBL Bank shares - and has suggested selling Info Edge (India) stock futures.
Neutral ONGC; target of Rs 245: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on ONGC with a target price of Rs 245 in its research report dated February 14, 2026.
Buy Indraprastha Gas; target of Rs 220: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Indraprastha Gas recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 220 in its research report dated May 19, 2026.