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Stocks to buy: Nagaraj Shetti recommends NLC India, RVNL shares to buy
On April 23, domestic indices fell as Brent crude surpassed $100 due to geopolitical tensions. Nifty 50 dropped 0.84% and BSE Sensex fell 1.10%. Focus is on Infosys earnings, while NLC India and RVNL stocks are advised for buy amidst consolidation patterns.
Markets may stay neutral despite tensions; 3-5% dips are buying opportunities: Sohum AMC
Sanjay Parekh, Founder & CIO at Sohum Asset Managers Pvt Ltd, said markets are likely to remain largely neutral in the near term despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. He noted that volatility may persist, but investors should view 3–5% corrections as buying opportunities. Parekh added that valuations are becoming attractive at current levels, and while near-term earnings may be weak, markets are expected to look ahead and recover over time.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Wall Street opens higher as inflation meets estimates; weekend Iran talks in focus
US stocks rise as March inflation meets forecasts despite energy surge, Iran ceasefire talks eyed, oil stays below 100, Indian Sensex and Nifty jump nearly 6 percent for week
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
Nifty gave zero return to FIIs in 4.5 years. Can India win back fleeing foreign investors?
Foreign investors have experienced no returns in Indian stocks for four and a half years. A combination of war, currency weakness, and oil price shocks has led to record outflows. Global brokerages are downgrading India's outlook. However, some see current low valuations as a potential turning point for foreign inflows.
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.
US-Iran war, high crude oil prices could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings: Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Expert view: Higher energy costs increase input expenses for several sectors, which could pressure margins and reduce overall earnings growth across companies in the Nifty index, said Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
Crude-led volatility may be short-lived; Quantum AMC sees opportunities in banks, IT, cement, realty
George Thomas, Fund Manager – Equity at Quantum AMC, believes the recent jump in crude oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions, could temporarily push inflation higher and weigh on global macro conditions. He noted that the base case remains that the tensions may not stretch for a long period. The situation could last for a few weeks or possibly a month, but may not drag on for much longer. If that plays out, crude prices could reverse just as quickly as they moved up. Despite the uncertainty, he believes current market levels offer reasonable entry points as the earnings cycle remains supportive. His fund has been adding exposure to a real estate company and increasing weights in select private banks, IT services firms and a cement player.
India’s MF industry could hit ₹800 lakh crore in 10 years: Raamdeo Agrawal
India’s mutual fund industry could grow ten-fold in the next decade, reaching ₹600–800 lakh crore in AUM, up from the current ₹80 lakh crore, predicts Raamdeo Agrawal.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
Watch | A war trade will be on oil and not on gold, says Rohit Srivastava
Indiacharts and Strike Money founder Rohit Srivastava said gold may not sustain sharp gains despite geopolitical uncertainty, as it typically rallies briefly before correcting. He believes oil offers a stronger trading opportunity, noting that WTI crude has broken above the $70.5 per barrel resistance level. If prices hold above this mark and tensions escalate, oil could potentially move toward $100 per barrel, making energy markets the primary focus during conflict-driven volatility.