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Global jitters keep FPIs on edge, ₹14,231 crore pulled out in May
Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 14,231 crore so far this month driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties. With this, the total outflow of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the equity market has crossed Rs 2 lakh crore in 2026, which is higher than the Rs 1.66 lakh crore pulled out during the entire 2025, according to data with the NSDL. FPIs were net sellers in all months of 2026, except February. They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January before turning net buyers in February, when they invested Rs 22,615 crore, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months. However, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with net outflow of Rs 60,847 crore and extended into May with withdrawal of Rs 14,231 crore so far. "The selling was largely driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly concerns around inflation, interes
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath flags ULIP, endowment traps; says health policies remain complex
Nithin Kamath highlights persistent personal finance blunders by Indians, particularly the continued uptake of ULIPs and endowment plans despite ample information. He notes a lack of innovation in these financial missteps, where insurance and investments are wrongly combined. While health insurance faces complexities, Kamath argues these bundled products are easier to scrutinize, making poor choices harder to excuse.
Citi downgrades India to 'Underweight' amid earnings and geopolitical risks
Mumbai Citi has downgraded India to underweight, citing persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges alongside weaker earnings projections. The brokerage anticipates an 11.7% upside for the Nifty, reaching 27,000. While acknowledging lighter market positioning, Citi's earnings forecasts for FY27-28 are still factoring in the Iran War's impact. Banks, telecom, defence, and pharma are favored sectors.
No AI, poor returns drive Dalal Street investors to foreign markets
Indian investors are increasingly shifting money overseas in search of diversification amid weaker domestic market returns, persistent foreign fund outflows, and a record-low rupee. Overseas investments in equities and debt rose 60% year-on-year to over $2.2 billion in the 11 months through February.
Gold, silver prices outlook: Where are bullion prices headed this month?
Gold, Silver prices outlook: Persistent inflation and expectations of delayed interest rate cuts may cap the upside in gold prices in the near term. However, ongoing geopolitical tensions and steady physical demand are likely to provide underlying support.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and
Microcap stocks steal show in April, outpace, Nifty, smallcap, midcaps, largecaps. What’s driving the surge?
Indian equities surged in April 2026, led by strong gains in mid, small, and microcaps despite persistent macro risks, foreign outflows, and currency weakness. Market performance diverged from fundamentals, which remained stable, suggesting price-driven momentum rather than earnings-led improvement across segments.
AI wave exposes ‘structural cracks’ in Indian IT; Envision Capital’s Nilesh Shah warns of slow pivot
Nilesh Shah and Sumeet Jain warn AI is exposing structural weaknesses in India's IT services, favoring firms like Persistent Systems and Coforge with stronger AI driven growth
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
HCL Technologies Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Hexaware Technologies Ltd, Transformers & Rectifiers India Ltd, Tata Elxsi Ltd and Persistent Systems Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 April 2026.
Vedanta upside intact over 2–5 years; midcap IT better placed than large peers: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey, MD of DRChoksey Finserv Private Limited, says IT remains in transition as large players shift toward AI-led, outcome-based models, while mid-tier firms like Persistent and Tata Elxsi stay better placed. He sees housing finance improving on write-backs and growth, and remains positive on AMCs amid rising AUM flows. Insurance growth stays steady, while engineering names face margin volatility. On Vedanta, he believes the demerger keeps the 2–5-year value story intact.
Stocks to Watch for April 22: HCLTech, Persistent systems, Trent, Tata Elxsi and more
From HCLTech reporting Q4FY26 results and declaring a ₹24 interim dividend to Tata Elxsi posting strong sequential growth, here are stocks to watch ahead of Wednesday’s session, including BEML, Trent, JSW Energy and more.