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Markets may have bottomed out; Nifty could head towards 25,800: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts & Strike Money, believes Indian markets have likely formed a bottom and could gradually move higher over the next few months, with Nifty potentially heading towards 25,800. He remains bullish on Bank Nifty after a technical breakout and sees strength returning to broader markets through improving liquidity. Srivastava remains cautious on IT stocks despite short-term trading opportunities, while Reliance Industries and select private banks continue to show improving trends.Disclaimer: Network18 and TV18, the companies that operate CNBC-TV18, are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
U-Turn! MFs pull back from 12 smallcap stocks after two quarters of buying
MFs are typically considered informed investors, with allocation decisions driven by deep research and long-term fundamentals. While sustained buying often signals confidence, a reversal after consecutive quarters of accumulation is worth tracking closely.

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests L&T Finance, Sandur Manganese shares to buy in near-term
Indian equities saw broad-based buying on Monday, with benchmark indices rising over 1%. The Sensex gained nearly 1,000 points, while Nifty 50 approached its 50-day moving average. Positive global cues and improved sentiment boosted investor wealth by nearly ₹5 lakh crore.

IOC to BPCL: OMC stocks to remain in focus on Monday. Which OMC stock to buy for long-term?
OMC stocks will remain in focus on Monday, 25 May, after petrol and diesel prices hiked for the third time in eight days. Experts recommend these OMC stocks to buy amid rate hike uncertainty.

Manulife's Rana Gupta sees long-term opportunity in defence and platform businesses
Rana Gupta, Senior Portfolio Manager and India Equity Specialist at Manulife Investment Management, says Indian platform companies, defence plays, and infrastructure stocks are set for significant earnings growth by FY28–29, even as near-term oil price pressures and margin risks weigh on consumer durables, EMS, and travel-related sectors.
INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: IOC, Titan Company among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% return - The Economic Times
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: IOC, Titan Company among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% returnThe Economic Times
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: IOC, Titan Company among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% return - The Economic Times
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: IOC, Titan Company among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% returnThe Economic Times
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: IOC, Titan Company among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% return
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Bears tighten grip on D-Street as GIFT Nifty hints at weak start
The Nifty fifty closed marginally lower at 23,618 on Tuesday, with broader markets outperforming. Analysts anticipate a sideways to under pressure market in the near term due to a weak Indian rupee and elevated crude oil prices, despite FIIs turning net buyers.
Why Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensions
Emkay Global maintains a bullish outlook on Indian equities, projecting the Nifty could reach 29,000 by March 2027, driven by strong domestic growth, earnings recovery and policy support. The brokerage expects markets to navigate near-term volatility from geopolitical tensions & high crude prices. It also warns of macro risks from elevated oil but sees long-term structural growth in Indian equities intact.

Trade Setup for May 19: Nifty bulls hope Monday's 350 point recovery is not a 'trap'
What also needs to be monitored going into Tuesday's NSE weekly expiry is that for how long will the IT stocks keep piggy-backing on a weak rupee. It was IT that led the recovery on Monday before HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and other heavyweights also stepped up to play their part.