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INR slumps to fresh record lows amid rising oil prices fuelled by ongoing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar. During the day, the counter hit a low of 96.39. The global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran. Moreover, emerging market economies, including India, continue to feel the pressure of rising crude oil prices, as elevated rates increase the outflows of US dollars, along with the outflows already happening due to FPIs. Meanwhile, Indian shares ended little changed on Monday, after having suffered heavy losses earlier in the session on rising Middle East tensions and economic concerns. The benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded over 1,100 points from the day's lows before closing 77.05 points, or 0.10 percent, higher at 75,315.04.The NSE Nifty index also fell up to 1.3 percent in early trading before recovering to close up 6.45 ...
Bain Capital closes sixth Asia fund with $10.5 billion corpus amid fundraising slump
Bain Capital closes its sixth Asia fund at $10.5 billion, topping its $7 billion target, as investors consolidate capital with scaled global platforms despite a 12-year low in regional fundraising.
JSW Steel and Radico Khaitan top Motilal Oswal's buy list after strong earnings
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, recommends Radico Khaitan (target ₹4,000) and JSW Steel (target ₹1,520) on strong earnings. He backs Adani Ports and Adani Power on volume growth and power demand. On OMCs, he sees limited downside post the ₹3 hike with HPCL as an interesting pick, while gold jewellery stocks may stay under near-term pressure.
Tata Motors shares decline over 3% after Q4 results. What are Motilal Oswal and Nuvama saying?
Tata Motors (Commercial Vehicles) reported strong quarterly earnings with a sharp rise in net profit and revenue, but its stock fell by over 3% amid cautious sentiment on the commercial vehicle sector outlook. Brokerages remain split, with neutral to bullish views on future growth driven by exports and industry recovery.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
Stock Market Live Updates: BSE Sensex rises around 300 points; Nifty50 above 23,450 in a volatile session on mixed global cues - The Times of India
Stock Market Live Updates: BSE Sensex rises around 300 points; Nifty50 above 23,450 in a volatile session on mixed global cuesThe Times of IndiaSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex gains over 450, Nifty above 23,500; metal ind...The Economic TimesWhy the Indian Stock Market May Be Entering a Long Phase of Low ReturnsThe Quint
Sensex dips 3,400 points in 4 days. Is this the beginning of a bigger crash?
Indian equity markets fell for a fourth straight session as rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, FII selling, and a record-low rupee triggered sharp losses across benchmark, midcap, and smallcap indices. Analysts warned volatility may persist unless global tensions ease and inflation concerns stabilise.
UPL dips 4% on Q4 results; Motilal Oswal sees 10% downside on tax headwinds
UPL ended the FY26 on a strong note, driven by broad-based growth across geographies and business platforms, despite continued pricing pressure in the global crop protection industry
Equity MFs inflow dips 5% in April; SIP contributions fall to ₹31,115 cr
Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes garnered a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating crude oil prices, and concerns about global growth. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March,according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in March. This was contributed by a huge inflow of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the debt funds. The inflow has lifted the industry's assets under management by 11 per cent to Rs 81.92 lakh crore at the end of April, up from Rs 73.73 lakh crore at the end of March. This was driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month, said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive at ...
Sensex to hit 3 lakh by 2036? Raamdeo Agrawal says India is the 'Ferrari' among markets, here's why
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal said India remains one of the world’s best markets for long-term wealth creation despite global uncertainties and AI-led shifts. Speaking at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026, he highlighted India’s strong compounding story, rising financialisation and potential for generating multibagger stocks.

Motilal Oswal’s Gautam Duggad on market outlook, sectoral bets, stock picks amid global volatility - Fortune India
Motilal Oswal’s Gautam Duggad on market outlook, sectoral bets, stock picks amid global volatilityFortune India

Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended lower on May 8 but closed the week with gains. The Nifty rose 1%, while broader markets outperformed, with Midcap and Smallcap indices up 4%. Market volatility persisted amid global tensions and profit booking.