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INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
Eternal to ICICI Bank: 15 stocks on Axis Securities buy list for June
Axis Securities has identified 15 stocks for investors to consider in June. These picks span large, mid, and small-cap segments, offering potential gains up to 44%. The brokerage remains optimistic about India's economy despite global challenges. Key recommendations include Eternal, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank. Financials, consumption, and infrastructure-linked businesses are favored.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Decoding market cycles and India's next wealth creators
Investors face market uncertainty. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit on June 4 in Mumbai brings together top investors. S Naren of ICICI Prudential AMC will share lessons on market cycles. Samir Arora of Helios Capital Management will discuss future wealth creation opportunities. The event explores whether market turbulence is over or if more is expected. Registrations are open.
Groww, Lenskart, 9 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas. Check full list
Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: AMC; here's why ICICI AMC is top pick
ICICI Prudential AMC remains well-positioned to benefit from rising retail participation, strong SIP traction and expanding market share across equity, hybrid and passive segments.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends losses to 200 points; Lenskart in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The bulls may take comfort from the fact that all recent selling has seen a reversal around this 23,250 - 23,350 range. A break of that level risks further downside for the index. Same is the case with the Nifty Bank, which had another 1,000-point range trading day on Monday.
PSU bank stocks vs private banks in FY27: The valuation trap you need to avoid
PSU banks achieved historic profit and NPA lows in FY26, yet analysts favor leading private banks for FY27. This shift is driven by superior earnings compounding potential and a more attractive risk-reward profile amid intensifying deposit pressures and global uncertainty. While PSU banks' structural tailwinds have largely played out, private banks are better positioned for sustained growth.
Stocks to buy today: Sudeep Pharma, Rubicon Research, ICICI Prudential AMC
Stocks to buy today: Aakash Shah of Choice Broking has recommended buying three stocks today - Rubicon Research, Sudeep Pharma, and ICICI Prudential Asset Management.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Top Gainers & Losers on May 27: JP Power Ventures, Adani Total Gas, HFCL, Swiggy, Suzlon Energy among top gainers
On May 27, the Indian stock market showed little movement amidst US-Iran conflict uncertainty. The Nifty 50 closed down 0.03%, and the Sensex fell 0.19%. Sector performance varied, with Nifty Media rising 3% and Nifty Private Bank among the top decliners.
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.