Intel’s $100 billion April rally makes it market’s hottest stock
Intel has emerged as one of the hottest S&P 500 stocks, adding over $100 billion in market value during a nine-day, 53% rally. A string of positive developments has revived confidence in its turnaround prospects after years of underperformance, with investors increasingly betting the chipmaker can regain its competitive edge in semiconductor manufacturing.
Poonawalla Fincorp raises Rs 2,500 cr via QIP to fuel growth, lending expansion
Poonawalla Fincorp successfully raised Rs 2,500 crore via a Qualified Institutions Placement, drawing strong interest from institutional investors. This capital infusion will fuel business expansion, bolster lending operations, and diversify its asset base. The company’s strategic vision and growth prospects were underscored by the robust participation in the issuance.
Ceasefire not good for stock market? BNP Paribas cuts Nifty target for 2026, but picks 9 stocks
BNP Paribas turned cautious on India’s markets after the crude spike, cutting its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500 and warning of fiscal and earnings pressure. Still, the brokerage sees opportunities in defensives and strong private-sector lenders, naming nine stocks—including M&M, Infosys, Titan and HDFC Bank—as likely outperformers.
360 ONE Asset secures Rs 2,000 crore in commitments for its PIPE strategy
360 ONE Asset attracted strong investor confidence by raising ₹2,000 crore for its PIPE strategy, reinforcing demand for structured private equity deals.
IT stocks to rally on Wednesday? Infosys, Wipro ADRs surge up to 5%. Here’s why
IT stocks may rally on Wednesday as Infosys and Wipro ADRs surged overnight, supported by strong gains in US tech stocks and easing fears of AI-driven disruption. Optimism over renewed Iran-US peace talks and falling crude prices softened macro concerns, boosting sentiment for Indian IT companies heavily exposed to the US market.
Nifty set to reclaim 24,000 as US-Iran dialogue hopes lift global cues
Improving global cues on optimism around US-Iran talks are likely to push the Nifty back towards the 24,000 level, signaling renewed bullish momentum.
India the new ‘no-go’ zone for FIIs? 7 brutal truths behind $18 billion exodus
Foreign institutional investors have pulled out $18 billion from Indian equities since the Iran war began, dragging the Nifty down over 9% from its peak. Rising oil prices and capital flight have turned India from a preferred market into a cautious bet. Despite corrected valuations, global investors remain unconvinced, with weak dollar returns limiting fresh […]
HDFC Defence Fund increase stake in HAL, Eicher Motors and 4 other stocks in March
HDFC Defence Fund significantly boosted its holdings in Hindustan Aeronautics and Eicher Motors during March, adding thousands of shares to its portfolio. The fund also introduced Sedemac Mechatronics as a new investment while exiting Avalon Technologies. Its portfolio remains diversified across key defence and allied sector stocks.
Nifty finds support: Nagaraj Shetti spots 2 breakout stocks worth watching
Nifty’s Monday pullback is a technical dip, not a trend reversal, says HDFC Securities analyst Nagaraj Shetti. After forming a higher bottom, the index finds strong support at 23,400-23,500, with 24,500 the near-term target once it clears 24,100. Shetti recommends buying Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (target Rs 2,310, stop Rs 2,150) and Oberoi Realty (target Rs 1,800, […]
Iran war leaves Rs 3 lakh crore IPO backlog in India. Will Reliance Jio, NSE and others end the lull soon?
India’s IPO market has slowed amid volatility and weak sentiment, despite a robust pipeline of over Rs 3 lakh crore. Companies are adopting a cautious, tactical approach to listings, while experts see the slowdown as temporary. A recovery in secondary markets and FII flows could trigger a revival, with backlog-driven launches accelerating once sentiment improves […]