Investors should raise cash by up to 10% as Trump tariffs roil markets: Axis Securities

Axis Securities advises investors to increase cash holdings by up to 10% and selectively buy high-quality stocks amid market volatility from U.S. tariffs on Indian imports. They favor sectors like private banks, telecom, and healthcare, while expressing caution on the IT sector. The recent Reserve Bank of India policy moves and domestic consumption boost could […]

Tariffs, FIIs, and the Dollar: Sandeep Tandon deciphers market moves

Sandeep Tandon, CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, expresses confidence in India’s market recovery potential for April despite recent corrections. He points out that India is in a better position relative to other countries and predicts that investor sentiment will shift positively. He emphasizes opportunities in specific Indian sectors and suggests cautious but strategic investments in […]

Trump tariffs may lead to slump in global GDP; what happens to Apple exports from India? Swaminathan Aiyar explains

Swaminathan Aiyar warns that the world may be at initial stages of a potential prolonged trade war led by Trump, predicting severe global economic impacts. With high tariffs, industries like Apple’s Indian plant may face significant export challenges. Aiyar foresees a long period of instability, recession, and possible further retaliation, emphasizing the catastrophic implications for […]

Retail rush, IPO fever push FY25 fundraising to record Rs 20 lakh crore

Indian corporates shattered fundraising records in FY2024-25 by raising Rs 19.96 lakh crore through equity and debt instruments. Equity mobilisation doubled to Rs 3.71 lakh crore, driven by significant IPO activity and a resurgence in Qualified Institutional Placements. Debt fundraising also reached an unprecedented Rs 11.12 lakh crore.

Navin Fluorine, SRF and other chemical stocks drop up to 6% after US tariff

Indian chemical and auto stocks, including Navin Fluorine, PI Industries, and Bharat Forge, fell up to 6% following the U.S. administration’s 26% blanket tariff on Indian imports. The chemical and automobile sectors, with significant U.S. exposure, are expected to face demand and revenue pressures. India is in talks with Washington to minimize economic fallout from […]

India’s key exports positioned at a lower tariff compared to rivals: Rajeev Agrawal

Rajeev Agrawal from DoorDarshi India Fund explains that Trump’s tariffs will start high to push negotiations and significantly impact the US consumer first. India, with a 26% tariff, is less affected compared to competitors like China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam, potentially benefiting India’s export market. Short-term economic slowdown and inflation in the US are expected outcomes.