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Motilal Oswal targets 25% profit growth as retail flows support markets: Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman & Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services remains firmly optimistic on India’s long-term growth story, backed by strong earnings momentum and resilient domestic flows.
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.
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.
Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?
Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 23: Union Bank, Trent, Havells, Ashok Leyland, OLA, Canara Bank among top losers
The Indian stock market faced significant declines on April 23 due to rising geopolitical tensions and high crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 fell 0.86%, while the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 1.12%. Sectoral losses were led by Nifty Auto, which fell 2.28%.
Groww shares rally 14% in just 3 days. Should investors buy after Q4 results?
Groww's stock surged following robust March quarter results. The company reported significant year-on-year growth in net profit and revenue. Analysts from Jefferies and Motilal Oswal recommend buying the stock, citing strong user adoption and market share gains. However, JM Financial maintains a sell rating, suggesting the current valuation is high despite future growth projections.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 22: HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Nykaa, PTC Industries among top losers
The Indian stock market experienced a sell-off on April 22, closing lower as technology stocks plunged. The Nifty 50 fell 0.81%, and S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.95%, with investors wary of US-Iran tensions and fluctuating crude oil prices.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, DMart shares to buy in the near-term
Indian benchmark indices faced selling pressure on April 22, with the Sensex dropping over 800 points and Nifty 50 falling more than 200 points. Despite this, the broader market showed strength. Analysts recommend buying Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, and DMart for potential short-term gains.
ICICI Bank top pick, Jio Financial a long-term bet, Ultratech a good hold: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research, Chola Securities, said private banks show stable fundamentals, supported by improving cost metrics and growth visibility. He highlighted that emerging financial platforms need time to scale despite strong backing. Kant added that cement demand remains supported by macro trends, with leading players maintaining pricing control and capacity expansion, offering visibility for medium-term growth across the sector. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Gold up 10%, silver gains 5% YTD: Motilal Oswal explains how to invest now
Motilal Oswal Financial Services outlines why gold and silver are rising in 2026 and suggests a buy on dips strategy for bullion investors amid global risks.
HDB Financial shares rally 12%. What Jefferies, Morgan Stanley analysts recommend
HDB Financial Services surged over 12% after reporting strong Q4 FY26 results, with profit up 41% and NII rising 22%. Brokerages including Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Emkay Global, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal issued mixed but largely positive views, citing improved asset quality, stable margins and moderated credit costs.
Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong