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Which sectors saw the biggest FII inflows and outflows in April?
Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities in April, though the pace of outflows eased sharply from March. FIIs turned buyers in sectors such as power, capital goods and metals, while financial services, healthcare, oil & gas and automobiles continued to witness heavy selling pressure amid global uncertainty.
$100 oil could be here to stay, whatever happens with the peace deal
A return to normal operations in the Middle East could take months.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Granules India, Nippon Life, and SRF shares to buy for the short term
The Nifty 50 and Sensex increased on May 6, supported by a government credit guarantee scheme for businesses. Investor sentiment improved due to positive earnings reports and falling oil prices, suggesting resilience in markets despite recent challenges.
Small & midcaps rally! Wockhardt, Coforge, other stocks surge up to 14%. Do you own any?
Smallcap and midcap stocks surged on Wednesday, outperforming broader market indices with gains of around 1% each. This rally was fueled by strong earnings reports, a fall in oil prices, and renewed market optimism. Key gainers included Coforge, SRF, and Wockhardt, driven by significant profit increases and strategic investments.
May F&O Setup: FIIs trim long exposure from April; Here are the key levels and triggers
Earnings will continue to take the spotlight through the May series and besides the developments around the US-Iran war and the subsequent impact on oil supply and prices, will remain the most important trigger for the market.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
INR recovers on falling oil prices amid hopes of truce in West Asia
The Indian rupee strengthened by 20 paise to settle at 93.10 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in global crude oil prices amid hopes of a truce in West Asia. Dollar pull back to seven week low also supported gains in the counter. However, sustained outflow of foreign capital amid increased dollar demand from importers capped the gain in the local currency. Indian stocks turned weak on Thursday as investors chose to take some profits, cashing in recent gains. Stocks climbed higher early on in the session amid hopes U.S. and Iran will agree on a peace deal later this week. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.29 and touched an intraday high of 93.16 against the greenback. It also fell to the day's low of 93.35.
Sub-par monsoon rainfall, dearer crude oil: Is benign inflation a thing of the past?
Forecasts of below-average monsoon rainfall could worsen inflation as it impacts agricultural production and rural demand. Rising input costs and elevated crude oil prices are a concern for Indian equities, with inflation expectations globally also increasing.
Two supertankers including Pakistan-flagged ship take a u-turn at Hormuz as US-Iran talks collapse
Two empty supertankers turned back from the Strait of Hormuz at the last moment as US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed, highlighting ongoing risks in the key oil route. A third vessel was able to pass through, though the reasons for the differing outcomes remain unclear despite prior Iranian approvals.
War or no war: BofA cites nearly 50 stocks that could perform well irrespective of geopolitical outcome
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, Bank of America has identified 46 Indian stocks poised for resilience. The brokerage highlights companies across pharmaceuticals, jewellery, power utilities, ports, metals, and healthcare sectors that are expected to perform well irrespective of the conflict's outcome.
Stocks to Watch for April 2: IOCL, Varun Beverages, Lupin, Bank & Auto Stocks and more
From Indian Oil Corporation reporting a strong operational performance for FY26 to Lupin, whose arm will acquire a 43.38% stake in Multicare Pharmaceuticals Philippines, here are some stocks to watch ahead of Thursday’s trading session.
Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 20 March
On March 19, Nifty 50 and Sensex dropped over 3% due to HDFC Bank chairman's resignation and rising crude oil prices. Analysts recommend buying Ipca Laboratories, Great Eastern Shipping, Colgate Palmolive, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Power Finance Corporation amid market volatility.