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Market Trading Guide: Buy Coforge and NBCC on Monday for near-term gains of up to 7%
The Nifty ended sharply lower amid escalating US-Iran tensions, rupee weakness and heavy selling in financial stocks, slipping below the 50-day EMA and signalling renewed weakness. Analysts expect further downside if the index remains below 24,200, while Coforge and NBCC (India) are seen as attractive short-term trading opportunities.
Trust MF’s Mihir Vora sees earnings driving markets, stays bullish on industrials and renewables
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains overweight on the industrial theme, particularly renewables, capital goods, and manufacturing-linked investments supported by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes.
SEBI sets ₹20,000 crore mutual fund AUM rule to classify significant indices
SEBI clarifies criteria for significant indices, sets AUM threshold, registration rules and review norms to boost transparency and governance for index provider.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investors
Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO at DSP Mutual Fund, shared an important insight in his post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that all markets can have long periods of zero returns.
Gainers & Losers: Jio Financial among 7 big movers on Thursday
Indian markets closed lower for a second straight session, with Sensex and Nifty falling over 1%. Selling pressure in IT, auto and financial stocks weighed on indices. Union Bank, Havells declined, while OFSS, Fractal Analytics and Jio Financial Services emerged as key gainers.
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.
Tata Mutual Fund picks up ₹37 crore in multibagger small-cap stock Mufin Green Finance via bulk deal
Tata Mutual Fund invested ₹37 crore in Mufin Green Finance, acquiring 33,00,000 shares at ₹113.23 each. This investment highlights institutional interest in EV financing, with Mufin's stock rising to ₹117.70 post-deal, reflecting strong market confidence in niche NBFCs.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: L&T Tech profit below Street estimates but margin improves
Q4 Results Live Updates: Result reactions are dominating market proceedings in Wednesday's trading session. HCLTech is the top loser on the Nifty 50 with a 9% drop after a disappointing quarter and an equally disappointing guidance for the new financial year. HCLTech's fall has also pressured the entire IT space. Along with HCLTech, Transformers & Rectifiers is also down over 10% and is the top loser on the Nifty 500. Along with these, Bharat Coking Coal, Delta Corp, L&T Technology Services, Havells India, Oracle Financial and Maharashtra Scooters will also be reporting their numbers today. Watch this space for all the Live earnings updates, management commentary and a lot more.
HDFC Bank's Atanu Chakraborty episode may not be dramatic for lender's financial show
HDFC Bank posted a strong FY26 performance despite recent governance-related headlines and leadership changes, with CreditSights noting that these developments are unlikely to have any meaningful impact on its credit profile or stability. The bank reported a 10.9% rise in net profit to Rs 74,700 crore, supported by 12.1% loan growth, robust deposit mobilisation, and continued best-in-class asset quality, with gross NPAs falling to 1.15% and credit costs at multi-quarter lows. Capital buffers remained strong with a CET1 ratio of 17.3%, underscoring resilience even as external macro risks persist.
'Weak and lacklustre': Why Jefferies is disappointed with Wipro earnings as ADRs fall nearly 3%
Wipro’s March quarter results missed expectations, with weak revenue growth, declining profit, and soft guidance. Jefferies highlighted slowing deal momentum, weakness in BFSI and healthcare, and client-specific declines, raising concerns over near-term growth despite stable margins and a buyback announcement.
Wipro Q4 Preview: Profit may fall on margin pressures. Is buyback the only thing to cheer?
Wipro is expected to report steady revenue growth but weaker profitability in the March quarter, impacted by wage hikes, acquisition-related costs and subdued discretionary spending. Sequential growth remains muted despite acquisition support, while BFSI shows resilience, and healthcare remains weak. Investors will closely track margins, deal pipeline and AI outlook.