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Private banks top pick for FY27; RBI rate hike likely in second half of the year: ICICI Pru Life
Jitendra Arora, Chief Equity & Fund Manager at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, says large private banks are his top sector bet for FY27, with an RBI rate hike likely in H2. He also likes power generation and select EPC stocks. On the broader market, he says domestic flows are acting as a buffer against FII selling, keeping indices range-bound. On metals, he advises holding existing positions but not adding fresh. 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.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
TVS Motor, Hero MotoCorp lead auto stock decline despite strong sales data; Nifty Auto falls over 1%
Among the top losers in the Nifty Auto index were TVS Motor Company, Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, and Ashok Leyland, with shares falling between 1% and 3%. Other laggards included Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shares.
Emkay maintains Nifty 50 target at 29,000; check top picks and portfolio changes
Emkay's exposure to the “post-war oil price weakness” theme remains at 25%. Larsen & Toubro is its biggest individual holding at 7% of the portfolio. Other key picks under the theme include HPCL at 5%, Tata Motors CV business at 5%, Maruti Suzuki at 4%, and Delhivery at 4%.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 11: Swiggy, Tejas Networks, SBI, Tata Motors, Eternal, Anant Raj among top losers
On May 11, the Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline, with the Nifty and Sensex both recording significant drops. Investor sentiment soured due to rising crude oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Abakkus trims banking exposure, adds solar and power-linked capital goods stocks
Aman Chowhan, Fund Manager at Abakkus Asset Manager, which manages assets worth nearly $2.06 billion, said the sharp market rebound over the past few weeks has caught many investors by surprise, even as the fund stayed selectively bullish through the correction. The Mumbai-based AMC increased exposure to renewable energy, power-linked capital goods and select metal plays, while trimming some banking exposure. 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.
Q4 Interim Review: Bharti Airtel, BEL, Eternal, M&M, Titan Among Motilal Oswal's Top Nifty-50 Stock Ideas — Full List Inside
Mid-caps deliver better-than-estimated numbers, while large-caps and small caps post in-line results.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Nippon Life, Bharat Dynamics on Friday for gains up to 14%
Nifty ended marginally lower despite showing a consolidation breakout and improving technical indicators. Analysts expect bullish momentum to continue with upside potential in the near term. Nippon Life India Asset Management and Bharat Dynamics were highlighted as attractive trading opportunities based on strong chart patterns.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC joins Category III AIF rush with ₹2,000 crore fund
This follows growing investor appetite for Category III AIFs, which are increasingly being used by asset managers and wealth firms to offer hedge fund-like public market products to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs and family offices.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 6: Coforge, Vodafone Idea, HFCL, BPCL, Tata Motors, IndiGo among top gainers
On May 6, Indian markets closed higher with the Nifty 50 up 1.24% and the Sensex gaining 1.22%, driven by easing US-Iran tensions. Notable gains were seen in technology and auto stocks, although several shares faced declines amid profit booking.