AI restraint debate lifts outlook for India tech services stocks
Indian technology services stocks may see a reprieve from recent declines. Calls to slow artificial intelligence development could boost these beaten-down companies. Investors might bet on a longer disruption timeline for AI’s impact. Valuations also present an attractive opportunity for renewed investor interest. This shift could lead to short-covering and fresh buying in frontline IT […]
L&T shares slip 3.6% in a month; analysts see up to 16% upside on record order book
Larsen & Toubro’s shares face volatility, yet analysts remain optimistic about future growth. A record order book and strong capital expenditure demand underpin this positive outlook. Geopolitical issues impacted recent execution, but no major projects were cancelled. The company expects improved momentum and order inflows in the second half of FY27. Strategic divestments and investments […]
First-time borrowers deepen credit reach: Credit uptake among eligible Indians more than doubled to 74% in March from 35% in 2017
Consumer durable loans are leading new-to-credit customers into institutional borrowing. Gold loans and microfinance also significantly contribute to this growing credit access. Institutional credit penetration is expanding beyond major cities into smaller locations. India’s retail credit portfolio has seen substantial year-on-year expansion. This trend indicates increasing financial inclusion for many Indian citizens.
BofA turns bullish on Nifty, forecasts 12% upside by December
BofA Securities expresses an optimistic outlook for the Nifty, projecting a growth to 26,200 by December 2026. They anticipate that current market risks due to Fed rate hikes and issuances will peak around October. This optimistic stance comes in light of identified risks altering market dynamics and recent valuation shifts.
India beats a hasty retreat from a crucial market reform
India’s market-closing auction reform, designed by Sebi to curb price manipulation, has faced volatility and investor backlash within weeks. The regulator may weaken or abandon it, exposing deeper problems: high securities taxes, inadequate arbitrage, shallow liquidity and restrictions on short selling. Poor coordination between fiscal and regulatory policies ultimately undermined reform efforts.
TRUSTMF Small Cap and HSBC Midcap among top 7 equity mutual funds that delivered over 20% returns in 1 year. Do you own any?
Seven equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns in the last one year, led by TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund with a 32.28% gain. Five smallcap funds featured among the top performers, while 102 of nearly 292 funds posted negative returns.
BofA turns bullish on Nifty after 2 years, cautious on small, midcaps. Here’s what it expects now
BofA Securities has turned constructive on the Nifty after two years, seeing 12% upside to 26,200 by December 2026. The brokerage said five of eight earlier risks have played out, while primary market issuances, Fed rate hikes and AI disruption remain concerns. It also turned cautious on small- and midcaps.
Can Rs 6.6 lakh crore in potential PSU divestments bring FPIs back to Indian markets? Axis Capital explains
Axis Capital says faster government divestments could expand India’s investable equity pool, ease valuation pressures and limit foreign outflows. A 15% reduction in government ownership could raise about Rs 6.6 lakh crore while supporting fiscal consolidation and increasing market liquidity.
Jefferies says Sebi’s proposed CAS changes will remove uncertainty, but still remains negative on BSE. Here’s why
Jefferies expects Sebi’s proposed CAS changes to reduce expiry-day volatility and uncertainty but remains negative on BSE shares, citing limited options-industry growth, a ceiling in market-share gains, tighter bank guarantee norms and a potential management transition. The brokerage prefers Groww, citing strong earnings growth levers and recovery in F&O activity.
How 20 midcap funds delivered up to 426% returns over 10 years
Midcap mutual funds have delivered exceptional wealth creation over the past decade, with all 20 schemes boasting a full 10-year track record emerging as multibaggers. But can the category repeat that performance? Experts point to strong earnings growth and structural opportunities, while warning that elevated valuations, volatility, crowded trades and a limited stock universe could […]