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Eternal, Infosys, 8 other shares make Motilal Oswal’s Nifty stock idea list. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified 10 Nifty stocks with strong upside potential, including Eternal and Infosys. Following India's underperformance and FII outflows in FY26, a favorable base is set for equities. A resolution to the Iran-Israel conflict is expected to boost sentiment and help markets recover.
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.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Tata Steel, Linde India shares to buy
The domestic equity benchmarks rallied on May 4, supported by positive auto stock performance and a dip in crude prices. Nifty 50 increased by 1% to 24,236, indicating a consolidation phase as it faces resistance levels, while broader markets may need time to stabilize.
Stock market today: Gift Nifty signals gap-up start; election results, India VIX to Q4 results — 7 stocks to buy or sell
Stock market today: Experts recommend these eight stocks to buy today —Sona Blw Precision Forgings, Sai Life Sciences, Reliance, SAIL, GPPL, Thermax, and Tata Capital
Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 4 May
After a dip in late April, Indian markets may start positively on May 4, driven by a favourable Gift Nifty. Analysts recommend buying stocks such as Syngene International and DCM Shriram, highlighting their growth potential despite recent market volatility.
Banking panel to tackle PSUs' balance sheet constraints, boost capital use: DFS Secretary M Nagaraju
A new committee will examine public sector banks' capital needs. India aims to boost its corporate bond market, allowing more companies access to funds. This initiative seeks to ensure capital reaches all borrowers, including small businesses and farmers, at competitive rates. Better regulation is emphasized for financial markets.
Why is market falling today? Sensex slumps 1,200 pts, Nifty below 23,850; 7 key triggers behind bloodbath
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty dropping over 1% each. Soaring oil prices to historic levels, a plunging rupee to an all-time low, and sustained foreign investor selling contributed to the broad-based selloff, erasing nearly Rs 9 lakh crore from market capitalization.
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investors
Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO at DSP Mutual Fund, shared an important insight in his post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that all markets can have long periods of zero returns.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Nifty slips below 24,000; banks drag markets lower
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The indices ended largely in the red on Tuesday, with the Nifty slipping below the 24,000 mark amid weakness in banking stocks. The Sensex fell 417 points to close at 76,887, while the Nifty declined 97 points to settle at 23,996. The Nifty Bank index dropped 864 points to 55,400 as all constituents, barring Kotak Mahindra Bank, ended lower. PSU banks were among the worst hit, with the sectoral index falling 2% after the RBI finalised ECL norms.
Gainers & Losers: Jio Financial among 7 big movers on Thursday
Indian markets closed lower for a second straight session, with Sensex and Nifty falling over 1%. Selling pressure in IT, auto and financial stocks weighed on indices. Union Bank, Havells declined, while OFSS, Fractal Analytics and Jio Financial Services emerged as key gainers.
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.