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Housing finance stocks near inflection point, Bernstein picks 2 favourites
Affordable housing finance stocks are nearing a turning point. Bernstein highlights attractive valuations and improving growth and asset quality. HomeFirst and Aadhar Housing Finance are named as preferred investments. The sector is poised for a turnaround, offering significant upside potential for investors. This presents a favorable entry point for the segment.
Lower oil prices would boost India’s economy, support banks and consumer sectors: Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said that market returns may depend more on earnings growth going forward, with investors needing to adjust expectations. Sector trends could favour financials and consumption-linked segments, while asset allocation should balance equities, debt and gold amid evolving global conditions.
Crude oil seen at $70–80/bbl by May-end; Sunil Singhania flags market relief
Sunil Singhania, Founder, Abakkus Asset Manager, said that the near-term gains are likely in rate-sensitive segments, sustained momentum depends on foreign inflows and clarity on global conditions, especially energy supply routes.
SBI Mutual Fund buys 6.60% stake in the newly-listed stock Powerica
SBI Mutual Fund acquired 57,92,485 shares in Powerica during its IPO, raising its stake to 6.60%. This acquisition exceeds the 5% regulatory limit, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company. Powerica IPO was fully subscribed, with a market cap of ₹4,935.52 cr by the end of trading.
RBI may hike repo rate by 50 basis points: BofA
The risk-reward ratio is better but don't go all into the stock market, warns Amish Shah, the head of research at Bank of America. What are the sectors to bet on as inflation risks rise and growth falters? Details in the video below.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Mutual fund investors alert! Your fund managers mint money even when most stock portfolios are bleeding
Inox Wind share price has largely remained negative in the near-term. The stock has shed 23% in a month and 36.47% in terms of year-to-date (YTD).
Block Deal: Morgan Stanley buys Rs 69 crore stake in Nazara Technologies
Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore bought shares worth ₹69.2 crore in Nazara Technologies through a block deal, acquiring 28.85 lakh shares from Think India Opportunities Master Fund as the gaming company continues global expansion and posts strong revenue and EBITDA growth.
Market Trading Guide: Apollo Pipes among 3 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Sensex and Nifty plunged nearly 2% as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and escalating West Asia tensions triggered heavy selling. Foreign fund outflows and a weaker rupee added pressure. Analysts recommend Apollo Pipes, Aurobindo Pharma and Tata Steel for potential short-term gains.
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.
Nifty on the verge of a 30% breakout? 25 years of market history says it's possible in FY27
Nifty has experienced a prolonged period of flat returns, mirroring historical patterns that have preceded significant market rallies. Analysis of 25 years of data suggests a potential 30% surge in the next 12 months and a 76% gain over three years. Experts highlight the importance of broad-based earnings growth and policy continuity for this potential breakout.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.