Adani Ports, Tata Motors and Siemens Energy witness block deal action on Monday

Institutional investors injected over Rs 7,400 crore into Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Monday through significant block deals. Capital Group entities were major buyers, acquiring stakes from Worldwide Emerging Market Holding Limited. Smaller block deals also occurred in Tata Motors and Siemens Energy India.

Markets likely near bottom range; stay invested: Devina Mehra

Devina Mehra of First Global believes Indian equity markets are in a bottoming zone, advising investors to stay invested. She anticipates 2026 will be a better year than 2025, with sector rotation continuing. While acknowledging earnings disruptions, she remains constructive, seeing power as a key growth area and the IT sector as evolving, not dead.

Large and midcaps better placed than smallcaps in current phase: Shibani Sircar Kurian

Despite market swings, seasoned investors find comfort in reasonable valuations and historical trends, according to Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian. She highlights banking as a standout sector with strong growth and stable asset quality, while telecom shows improving fundamentals. Kurian advises using market dips to add equities, favoring private banks due to valuation comfort.

Oil slips after Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices dipped as President Trump announced efforts to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the absence of a US-Iran peace deal continues to support prices above $100. Negotiations remain stalled, with both nations holding firm on their demands. OPEC+ plans a modest output increase, but disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz may […]

Companies give Bond Street a pass, take bank route for funds

Corporate borrowers are increasingly favoring bank loans over bond issuances as rising capital market yields diminish the cost advantage of bonds. Spreads between bank lending rates and bond yields have significantly compressed, particularly for higher-rated entities, leading to a notable shift in fundraising strategies.

Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance on tech, dollar edges lower

Asian stocks opened higher, with South Korea leading gains, while crude oil fluctuated amid mixed Middle East signals. Strong tech earnings supported US equity futures, which traded with caution after record highs. Markets reacted optimistically to President Trump’s statement on guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran issued a warning.