$100 crude gives Rs 20 lakh crore shock to Nifty bulls this week. Best time to buy the fear?
Crude oil above $100 has wiped out Rs 20 lakh crore in equity wealth, hammering markets in India as the Iran conflict escalates. The rupee hit a record low, and FIIs continue to sell, yet experts and Axis Mutual Fund argue the panic may be creating a rare long-term buying window.
Stock to buy: UBS sees strong upside in Aquaguard-maker Eureka Forbes
UBS initiated coverage on Eureka Forbes with a ‘Buy’ call, identifying it as a ‘steady earnings compounder’ with under-appreciated scale advantages in water purifiers and services. The brokerage set a target price of Rs 640, citing market growth driven by health awareness and expanding consumer base.
2 top stock picks from CA Rudramurthy BV for near term
Indian equity markets are experiencing significant volatility due to geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties, with FII selling exacerbating the downturn. Experts advise a ‘sell on rise’ approach, emphasizing selective investing in resilient sectors like pharma and metals, while cautioning against banks, IT, autos, and real estate.
MF Favourites: 9 microcap stocks crash over 50% from their 52-week highs
Indian equity markets are currently under pressure due to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The benchmark Nifty 50 has declined nearly 10% from its 52-week high, while the broader market has been hit even harder, with the Nifty Microcap 250 index falling around 18%. Notably, about […]
Why the government’s latest Press Note 3 changes matter for FDI flows
India’s updated Press Note 3 framework aims to ease foreign investment restrictions from land-border countries by clarifying beneficial ownership rules and introducing faster approvals for strategic sectors. The changes seek to balance national security with investment growth, potentially reviving FDI flows through global funds while supporting startups, manufacturing expansion and technology transfer.
Bitcoin rebounds toward $72K as US Treasury comments ease oil inflation concerns
Bitcoin surged towards $72,000 after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed market concerns. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant gains. Major altcoins also experienced strong upward movement. This rally added billions to the crypto market cap. Investors are watching upcoming Federal Reserve meetings and economic data for further direction. The market sentiment is improving […]
Jefferies adds Groww, State Bank of India, 5 others to 23 buy ideas. Here’s the full list
Jefferies has updated its analyst top ideas, adding seven new stock recommendations across various sectors. These picks include State Bank of India, Groww, Star Health & Allied Insurance, Bharat Forge, JSW Steel, Eternal, and Max Healthcare, with significant upside potential highlighted for each.
Explained: Why traders aren’t holding on to gold since Middle East war despite safe haven appeal
Despite the Middle East war and rising geopolitical tensions, gold prices have fallen, defying their safe-haven appeal. This counterintuitive trend is attributed to a broad risk-off sentiment, a strong US dollar, and profit-booking after earlier rallies. Experts suggest this is a short-term adjustment, with long-term fundamentals still supporting precious metals.
Friday the 13th haunts Nifty bulls again! What’s the link between market crash and paraskevidekatriaphobia?
Friday the 13th, a date often associated with superstition, saw Indian markets open sharply lower, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing significant drops. This decline is attributed to geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US-Israel and rising crude oil prices, rattling investor sentiment and pushing the market towards its biggest weekly drop in over a […]
Jio IPO delay makes Jefferies cut RIL target price but says O2C benefiting amid disruption
Jefferies has cut Reliance Industries’ (RIL) target price to Rs 1,750, citing a delayed Jio tariff hike and likely Jio IPO postponement. However, the brokerage highlights gains for the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business amid Middle East supply disruptions, which boost refining and petrochemical margins, offsetting near-term digital segment drag.