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Market Trading Guide: Buy RIL and Coal India on Thursday for near term gains up to 8%
Nifty's technical indicators suggest potential for a bullish crossover. Analysts recommend buying Reliance Industries and Coal India. Reliance Industries shows strong bullish momentum with potential upside to Rs 1,500-1,520. Coal India broke resistance and is poised for gains towards Rs 510-520.
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.
Indian fund outperforming 98% of peers bets on defense stocks
A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.
JSW Energy among 5 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Five Nifty 500 stocks that gained over 2.5% on April 13 appeared in the RSI Trending Up scan, with RSI crossing above 50 from lower levels. The signal reflects improving momentum and sentiment, helping traders spot potential short-term buying opportunities in stocks showing early signs of upward price movement.
Stocks to buy or sell: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking suggests strategies for 3 shares
Ajit Mishra, SVP of Research at Religare Broking, shares his near-term strategy for Power Grid Corporation of India, Tata Power Company, and PG Electroplast. Mishra believes the Nifty 50 has immediate support in the range of 22,500–22,800, while 23,400–23,600 range is strong resistance.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
NTPC Green among 6 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Six Nifty 500 stocks, including NTPC Green Energy and Adani Power, showed a bullish Relative Strength Index crossover on March 12. The RSI moving above the 50 level signals strengthening price momentum, which traders often interpret as a potential early sign of upward movement and fresh buying opportunities in these counters.
US-Iran war, high crude oil prices could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings: Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Expert view: Higher energy costs increase input expenses for several sectors, which could pressure margins and reduce overall earnings growth across companies in the Nifty index, said Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
Stocks in news: IndiGo, RIL, Torrent Power, ideaForge, NTPC Green
Indian markets experienced a sharp sell-off, extending the downtrend amid global concerns and geopolitical tensions. Nifty faces immediate support at 23,500, with resistance expected around 24,000-24,300. IndiGo flights faced airspace issues, while Reliance Retail acquired 'Pahadi Local'. Torrent Power raised Rs 2,000 crore via NCDs, and ideaForge began drone training for NATO personnel.
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
Watch | See long-term upside in gold, expects near-term consolidation, says Christopher Wood
Jefferies Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood said gold retains strong long-term upside potential despite the possibility of a tactical consolidation phase in the near term. He noted leveraged investors may consider booking profits after recent gains. Wood has set a formal long-term target of $6,000–$6,500 per ounce but said prices could eventually reach $10,000 in US dollar terms. He added that gold remains his preferred asset over silver, energy or copper for long-term allocation.