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Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks
Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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.
Motilal Oswal sees 6% Q4 earnings growth for Nifty 50 amid Iran-US tensions
Motilal Oswal forecasts Nifty 50 companies to achieve 6% YoY earnings growth in Q4 FY26, driven by financials, metals, and telecom, despite the oil and gas crisis. The brokerage anticipates softer overall growth due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on energy prices and supply chains.
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.
40% of Nifty 50 firms faced EPS cuts amid March selloff: Check which stocks saw biggest cuts and upgrades
Indian markets experienced a sharp downturn in March, with Nifty 50 companies seeing significant EPS estimate cuts, particularly in aviation and infrastructure, due to soaring oil prices. InterGlobe Aviation faced the largest reduction. Conversely, oil & gas and metals sectors witnessed upgrades. Escalating US-Iran tensions continue to fuel investor concerns and oil price hikes.
Sensex drops 300 points, Nifty below 22,650 as Trump's threats to Iran push oil above $110/barrel
Indian stock market got off to a negative start after US President Donald Trump's increased threats towards Iran. Consequently, oil prices surged above $110 per barrel. Major companies like IndiGo, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Reliance Industries experienced significant losses.
Adani Total Gas among 5 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
On March 19, five Nifty 500 stocks appeared in the RSI Trending Up scan. Their RSI moved above the 50 level from lower zones, signalling strengthening momentum. The indicator is often used by traders to spot improving sentiment and potential bullish continuation setups in select counters across the market.
Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 20 March
On March 19, Nifty 50 and Sensex dropped over 3% due to HDFC Bank chairman's resignation and rising crude oil prices. Analysts recommend buying Ipca Laboratories, Great Eastern Shipping, Colgate Palmolive, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Power Finance Corporation amid market volatility.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's statement triggers a cool-off in oil prices
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said that the US is looking at easing sanctions on Iran oil to bring prices down and may also look at a unilateral release of some SPR reserves of its own, beyond the ones committed to the International Energy Agency. Trump Administration officials also said that there are no plans to ban the exports of oil and gas.
Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate as Iran targets regional energy infrastructure
In a dramatic turn of events, Iran has intensified its offensive against oil and gas installations across the Gulf, a direct response following an Israeli airstrike near the vital Strait of Hormuz. This escalating conflict places nearby shipping interests in jeopardy, with reported damage to vessels off both the UAE and Qatar.
$200 crude oil scenario: How Reliance Industries, ONGC & OMCs stack up
Global oil prices are soaring, threatening India's import-reliant economy. A potential $200 per barrel scenario looms, impacting refiners and oil marketing companies severely. While Reliance Industries shows resilience, upstream players like ONGC face price caps. Gas companies grapple with supply route disruptions, potentially affecting industrial users and CNG availability.
Sensex jumps 939 pts, Nifty tops 23,400 on value buying in large caps
Domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by value buying in select large-cap stocks as investors assessed the potential fallout of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Sentiment improved after media reports indicated that Donald Trump is likely to announce in the coming days the formation of an international coalition to escort commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict with Iran enters its third week. U.S. officials reportedly said the White House could unveil the initiative as early as this week. However, overall sentiment remained cautious amid persistent FII outflows and elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Nifty closed above the 23,400 mark, led by gains in auto, financial services and private banking stocks.