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Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Consumer; Marico, Radico Khaitan top bets
The consumer sector now faces a delicate balance between sustaining demand and protecting profitability, with inflation once again emerging as the key swing factor
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
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.
DMart shares fall 4% after Q4 results. What are Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, others saying?
DMart Share Price: Avenue Supermarts shares fell on Monday. The company reported a 19% rise in net profit and revenue for the March quarter of FY26. It also added 58 new stores, crossing the 500 DMart store milestone. Experts offer mixed views. Morgan Stanley and Motilal Oswal maintain positive ratings, citing store expansion and improving trends.
HDB Financial shares rally 12%. What Jefferies, Morgan Stanley analysts recommend
HDB Financial Services surged over 12% after reporting strong Q4 FY26 results, with profit up 41% and NII rising 22%. Brokerages including Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Emkay Global, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal issued mixed but largely positive views, citing improved asset quality, stable margins and moderated credit costs.
Indian Stock Market Next Week, April 13-17: Sensex, Nifty May Consolidate; US-Iran Talks, Q4 Results in Focus - Goodreturns
Indian Stock Market Next Week, April 13-17: Sensex, Nifty May Consolidate; US-Iran Talks, Q4 Results in FocusGoodreturns
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.
Middle East crisis to boost defence demand; Motilal Oswal favours 4 stocks
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has a 'Buy' rating on Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics, and Astra Microwave Products
Ambuja Cements Shares In Focus As Motilal Oswal Maintains 'Buy'; Sees Up To 33% Upside — Check Target Price
Motilal Oswal remains positive on Ambuja Cements as the company sharply scales up its long-term expansion roadmap and shifts decisively toward organic growth
NSE F&O list: Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard to Motilal Oswal — these 6 stocks to be in focus today after this update
Stocks in focus: The National Stock Exchange (NSE), on Monday, announced the addition of six more stocks to the futures and options (F&O) segment, with trading in these contracts scheduled to commence from April 1, 2026.
Stocks to Watch for March 10: NSE, Torrent Power, Bajaj Finserv, Dixon Technologies and more
NSE will add six stocks to the F&O segment from April 1, 2026, including Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, Motilal Oswal, Nippon Life India, and Vishal Mega Mart. Here are few stocks to track ahead of Tuesday's trading session.
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori