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Midcaps outperform Nifty, smallcap stocks in Q4, deliver 29% earnings growth: Motilal Oswal
Midcap companies emerged as the strongest performers in the March quarter earnings season, with profit growth outpacing both largecaps and smallcaps, according to MOFSL. Strong contributions from BFSI, technology and utilities supported performance, while analysts cautioned that volatility linked to West Asia tensions and elevated commodity prices may persist.
Motilal Oswal bullish on BSE, Lenskart and cement stocks as AI, market share growth drive outlook
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said the brokerage remains positive on BSE Ltd. with a ₹4,400 target as cash market share gains and NSE’s expected listing could support growth. He also highlighted strong opportunities in AI-linked sectors such as power, cables and data centres, maintained a buy call on Lenskart with a ₹600 target, and named UltraTech Cement Ltd., JK Cement Ltd. and Dalmia Bharat Ltd. as preferred cement picks. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
GCC NRIs raise India equity bets; Motilal Oswal AMC gets NPS fund nod
GCC-based NRIs are increasing exposure to Indian equities while real estate sees outflows, as Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company enters the NPS pension fund space
Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
No systemic risk to BFSI sector; may see short-term slowdown in loan growth: Deepak Parekh
Industry veteran Deepak Parekh stated the banking and financial services sector is not facing major systemic risks from global geopolitical uncertainties. He anticipates a short-term slowdown in loan growth. Real estate investment trusts are growing in India. Insurance penetration remains low. Deposit mobilization has moderated as retail investors favor mutual funds. Artificial intelligence's impact on finance is still evolving.
Motilal Oswal Q4 Results: Cons loss widens YoY to Rs 221 crore but operating PAT grows 25% on 125% revenue surge
Motilal Oswal Financial Services saw its net loss widen in the March quarter. Revenue from operations surged 125 percent year-on-year. The company's operating profit after tax grew 25 percent. Asset and Private Wealth Management businesses showed robust growth. Asset Management PAT increased 63 percent. Total assets under management grew 32 percent. SIP inflows surged 78 percent.
Nippon Life AMC Q4 profit up 29%; declares ₹12.50 final dividend
The company’s mutual fund quarterly average assets under management (QAAUM) rose 30% YoY to ₹7.25 lakh crore, while total closing AUM increased 18% YoY to ₹7.73 lakh crore.
Groww shares rally 14% in just 3 days. Should investors buy after Q4 results?
Groww's stock surged following robust March quarter results. The company reported significant year-on-year growth in net profit and revenue. Analysts from Jefferies and Motilal Oswal recommend buying the stock, citing strong user adoption and market share gains. However, JM Financial maintains a sell rating, suggesting the current valuation is high despite future growth projections.
Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
IT steady despite muted TCS growth; realty, metals, Shriram Finance offer opportunities: Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal says IT may remain range-bound as weak growth offsets stable TCS margins, with AI gains largely passed on to clients. Still, valuations are turning attractive for long-term investors. He sees emerging opportunities in real estate after the correction, remains positive on metals as a structural demand play, and prefers Shriram Finance in financials following its recent dip. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
S&P 500 gained for seventh straight day on Thursday but this segment sold-off again
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) fell 4%, closing at the lowest level since 2023. The ETF has extended its year-to-date losses to 27%. Another index related to software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies declined nearly 5%, extending its decline for the week to 9% and a year-to-date drop to nearly 40%.
Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks
Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.