Defence stocks build up on hopes war to spur spends
Indian defense stocks have shown resilience amidst global market turmoil, outperforming the Nifty. Investors are betting on increased defense spending due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a prickly neighborhood. Companies specializing in defensive systems and offensive platforms are attracting significant interest.
Market volatility puts upcoming IPOs in a wait-and-watch mode
Escalating West Asian conflict and equity market volatility are causing companies with upcoming IPOs to pause and reassess launch timelines. With investor sentiment cautious, many are delaying launches, preferring to wait for improved market conditions rather than accepting lower valuations. This tactical approach is driven by concerns over investor appetite in a wobbly secondary market.
Local factors insulate private credit market from global storm
India’s private credit market is expected to remain stable, unlike its global counterparts, due to a robust regulatory framework and a predominantly domestic investor base. Closed-ended funds, a common structure in India, mitigate asset-liability mismatches, a key concern in the US market. Restrictions on bank investments in AIFs further insulate the Indian ecosystem from systemic […]
Diversion of stranded cargo to new markets under review
India is assessing the diversion of export cargoes stranded by the West Asia crisis to alternative markets. The commerce ministry is seeking details from goods exporters on rerouting options and has also reached out to services exporters to gauge potential risks to trade, including movement restrictions and technology reliance.
Oil shock, inflation pressures dampen RBI rate-cut hopes
Economists believe India’s policy interest rate cuts are unlikely to continue due to West Asia crisis-driven inflation risks and the fading of a favorable base effect. Sustained foreign outflows and a weakening rupee could also force the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider further easing, potentially even a hike.
West Asia conflict could hurt agri input availability: UPL Executive
Geopolitical tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up agricultural input costs, with fertilizer prices already surging 50-80%. While shipping, insurance, and energy costs have climbed, immediate agrochemical availability for the upcoming kharif season remains stable due to pre-built inventories.
West Asia conflict poses downside risk, India GDP growth seen at 7.1 pc in FY27: Crisil Intelligence
India’s economy faces risks from West Asia conflict affecting oil prices. Real GDP growth is expected at 7.1 percent in FY27. This growth will be supported by consumer spending and investment. Exports are also set to grow. Retail inflation may rise to 4.3 percent. The Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain interest rates.
Nithin Kamath says genuine hedging in options market is now harder due to heavy speculation
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath highlighted a structural shift in India’s options market, with a surge in weekly options trading making hedging difficult. Trading has concentrated in ultra-short-term contracts, reducing liquidity in longer-dated options crucial for risk management, especially during geopolitical volatility.
Sebi introduces a simpler NISM certification for research services
India’s market regulator Sebi has introduced a simplified certification for employees in non-core research roles, aiming to ease business operations. Staff involved in sales and client interaction will now take a lighter NISM module, while those directly preparing research reports remain under the existing stringent examination. This reform reduces compliance burdens for client-facing roles, fostering […]
Power sector remains a safe bet for investors amid volatility: Gautam Trivedi
West Asian geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices are making investors cautious. Gautam Trivedi of Nepean Capital sees no immediate buying opportunity due to ongoing conflict. The crisis impacts global energy supplies and economies like India. Trivedi focuses on long-term structural demand sectors like data centers, AI, and the power sector, emphasizing company-specific changes over […]