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Tata Tech shares soar over 7% after Q4 results, but Motilal Oswal sees 15% downside; here’s why
Tata Technologies shares surged following strong March quarter results. The company reported a net profit of Rs 204 crore, an 8% increase from the previous year. Revenue also saw a significant jump of 22%. This performance has boosted investor confidence. Experts remain watchful of future execution and demand sustainability.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 4: Meesho, Vedanta, HFCL, BHEL, Cemindia Projects, Anant Raj among top gainers
On May 4, major indices saw gains due to strong buying in heavyweight stocks and positive state election trends for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to 24,119, while the S&P BSE Sensex increased 0.31% to 77,159, with midcap and smallcap indices outperforming.
DMart shares fall 4% after Q4 results. What are Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, others saying?
DMart Share Price: Avenue Supermarts shares fell on Monday. The company reported a 19% rise in net profit and revenue for the March quarter of FY26. It also added 58 new stores, crossing the 500 DMart store milestone. Experts offer mixed views. Morgan Stanley and Motilal Oswal maintain positive ratings, citing store expansion and improving trends.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
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.
Smallcap stocks head for best month in 12 years, outpace Nifty since Iran war
India’s smallcap stocks are posting their best monthly gain in 12 years, driven by improved earnings outlook and attractive valuations after correction. Despite geopolitical risks and largecap weakness, retail investors are returning, signalling risk appetite and confidence in earnings recovery.
What war? Smallcap stocks defy Middle East tensions with up to 56% gains in 2 months as Nifty slides
Despite Middle East tensions and a sliding Nifty50, India's smallcap stocks have surged up to 56% in two months. While institutional desks warn of elevated valuations and earnings risks, domestic retail investors appear to be betting on a swift resolution to geopolitical concerns, driving this market divergence.
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.
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4% - financialexpress.com
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4%financialexpress.com
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.