JM Financial advises caution on oil marketing companies (OMCs) like HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL due to potential excise duty hikes in the upcoming budget. The brokerage reiterates buy ratings on upstream producers Oil India and ONGC, citing attractive valuations and medium-term production growth potential amidst subdued crude prices.
Geopolitics, crude risk and the IT conundrum: Sridhar Sivaram on why investors may need to stay selective
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly