Citi Research has lowered its year-end Nifty 50 target to 27,000, citing escalating Middle East war risks impacting India’s growth and corporate earnings. Surging oil and supply shocks are worsening the economic outlook, with potential disruptions to LPG, LNG, fertilizers, and petrochemicals. The brokerage also downgraded the auto sector to ‘neutral’ due to price spikes and potential semiconductor issues.
Vodafone Idea shares jump 5% as JSW, ST Telemedia eye stake in the telco
Vodafone Idea shares rose ahrply on Monday after ET reported that JSW Group and ST Telemedia are exploring a potential stake in the telecom operator.