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RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
Diamonds in the dust? Retail investors unleash Rs 17,500 crore on 8 battered bluechip stocks
Retail investors pumped an estimated Rs 17,539 crore into eight battered Nifty bluechip stocks during the March 2026 quarter, betting aggressively on market leaders despite steep declines in portfolio values. HDFC Bank, ITC, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Reliance Industries and L&T emerged as top retail picks even as their shares fell sharply.
Mirae Asset Sharekhan predicts up to 150% upside in these 3 midcap stocks
Midcaps to buy: Muthuselvaraj, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects Adani Total Gas to hit ₹1,850 levels; JSW Energy and Astral to rally over 50% as Nifty MidCap hits new life-time high.
INR regains ground as oil prices retreat
The Indian rupee regained further ground in opening trades on Monday tracking sharp pullback in international oil prices and weakness in greenback overseas. Improving risk sentiments amid expectation of US and Iran peace deal is waning demand for the safe haven asset. The dollar index is seen trading under 99 mark at 98.98. Washington and Tehran have reportedly signaled progress in talks to end the war, even as US President Donald Trump said he wont rush into an agreement. INR opened at Rs 95.36 per dollar and hit a high of 95.20 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at 95.60. The BSE Sensex is trading at 76,302.90, surging by 887.55 points (1.18%), and the NSE Nifty 50 is at 23,962.35, climbing 243.05 points (1.02%) as of mid-morning. The markets rallied sharply following eased geopolitical tensions and dropping crude oil prices. .
Deven Choksey sees opportunity in banks, IT and metals as market sentiment improves
Deven Choksey, MD of DRChoksey Finserv, believes easing crude oil prices and improving market sentiment could support a broader recovery across sectors. He remains positive on OMCs, private sector banks, pharma, and select consumer names, while also seeing value emerging in large IT companies after recent corrections. Choksey says metals, especially aluminium and copper-linked plays like Hindalco, continue to benefit from strong global demand trends tied to semiconductors, data centres and manufacturing growth.
Reliance Industries, TCS, among 10 stocks with sharpest decrease in retail shareholding in Q4
Ten major stocks, including HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and ITC, experienced the sharpest decrease in retail shareholding value, corresponding with significant stock price declines during the quarter.
Venus Remedies receives Saudi FDA approval for Plerixafor
Venus Remedies has received Marketing Authorization from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for Plerixafor. This is the first Marketing Authorization Venus Remedies has secured for Plerixafor anywhere in the world. It is also a deliberate step in the company's move toward complex, higher-value specialty injectables in oncology and critical care, replacing reliance on commodity injectable volumes with diifferentiated therapies in regulated markets.
Dollar index stays firm around a six week high
The dollar index stays firmly above 99 mark on Friday, amid growing uncertainty surrounding a deal between US and Iran. Elevated crude oil prices and ensuing higher inflation and interest rate scenario is keeping the dollar index afloat. The US Dollar Index, an index of the value of the US Dollar measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.25, a six week high. Data released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday showed that the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, indicating labor market resilience and providing the Federal Reserve (Fed) with room to focus on rising inflation.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Market Trading Guide: 2 stock ideas for Monday with up to 8% near-term gains
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
Market cap of nine of top 10 valued firms erodes by ₹3.12 lakh crore
Nine of the top 10 Indian firms lost ₹3.12 lakh crore in value as Sensex and Nifty fell on oil, rupee and inflation worries, with Reliance hit most and Bharti Airtel the only gainer
India Amends Tariffs On Gold, Silver And Palm Oil
Gold, in any form, now has a tariff value of $1,508 per 10 grams and similarly, silver now has a tariff value of $2,810 per kilogram.