80% of Indian stocks are in bear market. Is it time to be greedy or fearful?

Nearly 80% of Indian stocks are deep in bear market territory, hidden beneath modest index declines. Small and midcap companies have faced prolonged selling, but fundamentals remain strong. Analysts suggest that, despite geopolitical risks and oil shocks, selective bottom-up stock picking could offer attractive opportunities for long-term investors willing to endure temporary volatility.

Caution, not panic: Anand Tandon urges measured approach amid market volatility

Amidst global tensions and market volatility, analyst Anand Tandon advises caution on Indian equities, deeming them expensive relative to growth. He suggests selective buying of fundamentally strong stocks and patience. Tandon favors engineering over aviation, expresses reservations about IT’s near-term prospects due to AI, and urges prudence in banking, particularly with public sector banks.

Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market

Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the conflict, will significantly impact India’s import-reliant economy, potentially fueling inflation and straining the rupee. Analysts foresee continued pressure on the Nifty index, especially for energy and trade-linked sectors.

PNGS Reva Diamond shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery’s IPO, priced at Rs 386, is set for its stock market debut on March 4. Despite a Rs 380 crore issue that closed on February 26, grey market signals suggest a cautious listing with a discount to the issue price. The IPO saw moderate overall demand, with the retail and NII […]

FPIs open March with largest daily pullout in 4 months

Foreign investors pulled out a significant $751.4 million from Indian equities on March 2, ending a strong February inflow. This reversal, driven by escalating Middle East tensions, signals a cautious near-term outlook for foreign fund flows. Despite this, overall FPI selling in FY26 has been less severe than the previous year, indicating a more measured […]

Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today on March 4?

Indian stock markets, NSE and BSE, resumed normal trading on Wednesday, March 4, following the Holi holiday observed on March 3. This comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have unsettled global markets and led to a surge in crude oil prices, impacting Indian equities.