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Samie Modak is a market hawk with nearly two decades of experience. At Business Standard, he leads a team of reporters that turns complex market data into captivating stories. Off the clock, he's a tech geek, always up to date with the latest in gadgets, mobiles, and motorbikes. A sports enthusiast, he avidly follows cricket and tennis. With his blend of market expertise, tech passion, and sports fandom, he brings a fresh, engaging perspective to financial journalism.
Escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions are set to trigger a risk-off trade, with equities under pressure and oil, gold and safe-haven assets likely to gain
Nifty IT index witnesses worst monthly decline in over 17 years
Foreign portfolio investors have turned strong buyers in Indian equities, even as mutual funds recorded their first net monthly outflow since 2023, marking a rare divergence in market behaviour
Government's 4% IRFC stake sale drew muted interest from institutional investors, with only 85% subscription at the base level and bids clustering near the ₹104 floor price
The Nifty IT index last closed at 30,054, its lowest level since August 3, 2023
Sensex and Nifty fell sharply on renewed AI-driven IT sell-offs, tariff uncertainty and rising crude prices, with the Nifty IT index down 21% this month - its worst run in 23 years
Nifty hovers near key technical levels as markets eye IPO revival and NSE index rejigs, making the coming week crucial for equity sentiment
CIO Henry McVey expects stock markets to do well in the second half
After prolonged underperformance, India is regaining appeal among emerging markets as trade overhangs ease, foreign inflows return, and earnings show early signs of recovery
Strong IPO pipeline with billion-dollar issues may push 2026 fundraising past $20 billion, driven by robust domestic liquidity and rising MNC interest in India listings
EM flows gathering pace as investors double down on de-dollarisation trade
Top software exporters suffer nearly ₹5 trn mcap loss as rout deepens
Fusion Finance has rallied nearly 18% in a month after returning to profit in Q3FY26. Brokerages cite improving asset quality, lower credit costs and strong capital buffers
Bhasin says valuations of SMIDs relative to largecaps are still expensive and need to converge
Indian equities may stay range-bound unless earnings revive or valuations turn more attractive, says UBS, noting moderation in FPI selling but limited near-term upside
Tata Motors and HDFC AMC may see strong passive inflows in Nifty Next 50 rejig, while Info Edge and ICICI Lombard face likely exclusion
Nifty's relief rally revives bullish momentum with traders eyeing 26,000, while commodity volatility boosts MCX volumes and IPO market shows early signs of revival
A rebound in equities after the India-US trade deal has lifted primary market sentiment, though companies are launching IPOs at materially reduced sizes amid valuation caution
Economic momentum of the country is being driven by policy stability, sustained infra investment, and rising confidence among entrepreneurs and households, says Mukesh Ambani
Industry executives said market sentiment has shifted over the past 12-18 months following a sharp correction in broader equities