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Broader markets crash! Physicswallah, Coforge, other small & midcap stocks tumble up to 6%. Do you own?
Indian smallcap and midcap stocks plummeted on Wednesday due to persistent FII selling, a weakening rupee, and global factors. IT stocks, which had surged previously, saw a sharp selloff, with major players like TCS and Infosys dropping significantly. Analysts point to energy shocks and current account deficit concerns impacting market sentiment.
Oman beats Qatar as India’s top LNG supplier as war disrupts Gulf gas flows
In a significant turn of events, Oman has emerged as India's top source for liquefied natural gas, particularly following the upheaval caused by the Iran war that interrupted gas flow in the Gulf region. This strategic pivot took place in March, with Indian buyers seeking more stable energy alternatives.
Pepsico launches energy drink Adrenaline Rush, eyes mass-premium segment
PepsiCo has introduced its premium energy drink, Adrenaline Rush, to the Indian market. This move expands their beverage portfolio, offering consumers more choices. Adrenaline Rush targets Gen-Z with a performance-led experience. The brand enters the market with a high-energy campaign. This launch strengthens PepsiCo's presence in India's growing energy drinks sector.
Indian firms beat fourth-quarter estimates, but Iran war dims outlook
Indian companies posted a surprise earnings beat for the three months ended March, as domestic activity hummed along boosted by consumption tax cuts and easy monetary policy, but the Iran war-led energy shock is expected to weigh on profitability.
Renaissance Investment CIO sees value in IT, autos and financials
Pankaj Murarka, CEO & CIO of Renaissance Investment Managers, says the global AI investment boom could benefit Indian IT services as enterprise adoption rises. He believes fear-driven selling in IT stocks is fading and sees value emerging in the sector. Murarka is also positive on autos, EV-linked themes, energy and financials over the medium term, while cautioning that some AI and power infrastructure stocks are difficult to justify on traditional valuations.
Strong earnings: Vedanta, JSW Steel among 10 largecaps that reported best Q4 results
Indian markets conclude the Q4 earnings season with robust results. Vedanta, JSW Steel, Muthoot Finance, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Samvardhana Motherson, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens Energy, and BPCL reported significant year-on-year growth in profits and revenues. This widespread outperformance across various sectors signals a strong financial performance for these large-cap companies.
Aditya Birla Group seen as front-runner in $1.7-billion-plus deal for Shell’s Sprng Energy: report
Aditya Birla Group has emerged as front runner to buy Shells Indian renewable platform Sprng Energy for over $1.7 billion, edging KKR, though talks remain ongoing and non-binding.
Indian Energy Exchange schedules analyst meet on June 3 - scanx.trade
Indian Energy Exchange schedules analyst meet on June 3scanx.trade
Indian Energy Exchange Formally Incorporates Indian Coal Exchange with ₹100 Crore Capital - scanx.trade
Indian Energy Exchange Formally Incorporates Indian Coal Exchange with ₹100 Crore Capitalscanx.trade
Nifty has a positive undertone, but Street waits for a decisive breakout
Nifty is trading in a consolidation zone between 23,200 and 24,050. Analysts suggest buying on dips with a target of 23,900. Key sectors like banking and auto are showing strength. Specific stock recommendations include Tata Power, Sona BLW, L&T, Indian Energy Exchange, Nuvama Wealth Management, and Syrma SGS Technology for potential gains.
Sebi imposes penalty on Suzlon, executives for misstating financials
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has fined Suzlon Energy and its top executives ₹29 crore. This action follows allegations of misleading investors by misstating financial statements between FY14 and FY20. Sebi's investigation revealed questionable transactions, including the sale of a business at an inflated price.
Hitachi Energy India eyes bigger slice of data centre boom with 'grid-to-rack' push
Hitachi Energy India aims for a significant share of the booming Indian data centre market. The company plans to capture 30% of the industry's spending by offering a comprehensive "grid-to-rack" power solution. This expansion targets the growing demand driven by digital transformation and AI workloads.