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.
NFO flows hit a 5-year low in June quarter, SIPs stay robust
New fund offer collections by asset management companies fell significantly. Funds raised through new fund offers reached a five-year low in June. This sharp decline