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Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht is a business journalist tracking equity markets for Business Standard. She writes stories based on fundamental analysis of stocks of banking, aviation, FMCG, infrastructure, real estate, and new-age companies. Occasionally, she also writes on investment strategies for mutual fund investors. Nikita holds a degree in journalism, and business management, and is a certified fundamental and technical analyst for stocks and commodities.

Nikita Vashisht is a business journalist tracking equity markets for Business Standard. She writes stories based on fundamental analysis of stocks of banking, aviation, FMCG, infrastructure, real estate, and new-age companies. Occasionally, she also writes on investment strategies for mutual fund investors. Nikita holds a degree in journalism, and business management, and is a certified fundamental and technical analyst for stocks and commodities.

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Sensex, Nifty tumble on US-Israel-Iran war; rupee hits record low, oil up

Indian stock market crashed on Wednesday as US-Iran war escalated. Sensex, Nifty fall over 2 per cent amid oil surge, FII selling, rupee at record low and inflation concern

Sensex, Nifty tumble on US-Israel-Iran war; rupee hits record low, oil up
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

Oil price surge hits airlines, tyre stocks; IndiGo slides 7%, JK Tyres 16%

Airlines, tyre and paint stocks tumble as crude surges 9 per cent amid Iran-Israel-US tensions. Shares of IndiGo, SpiceJet, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Berger Paints slide sharply on Monday

Oil price surge hits airlines, tyre stocks; IndiGo slides 7%, JK Tyres 16%
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

West Asia war: How Strait of Hormuz closure hurts Adani Ports, JSW Infra

Shares of Adani Ports, JSW Infra, GMR Airports fell on Monday as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz. Analysts fear rising freight rates, and LNG, LPG costs may hurt imports and EXIM cargo

West Asia war: How Strait of Hormuz closure hurts Adani Ports, JSW Infra
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:58 AM IST

Iran-Israel-US war: Nifty may test 24,500, cautions Emkay; where to hide?

Iran-Israel-US tensions may trigger Nifty correction to 24,500, says Emkay. Sectors at risk, safe bets, oil shock impact and investor strategy explained

Iran-Israel-US war: Nifty may test 24,500, cautions Emkay; where to hide?
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh

Small finance bank shares fell after Bihar passed a microfinance regulation Bill requiring state approval for loan disbursals. Analysts flag regulatory risk

SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Explained: What Sebi's new MF categorisation means for AMCs and investors?

HDFC AMC, UTI AMC shares fell today as investors assessed the impact of new MF rules.Sebi has introduced Life Cycle Funds, capped sectoral overlap, and allowed value & contra co-existence

Explained: What Sebi's new MF categorisation means for AMCs and investors?
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Emkay Global raises Karur Vysya Bank target on strong RoA, loan growth

Emkay Global has raised Karur Vysya Bank share price target to ₹390 on the back of a 17-per cent loan growth, over 1.7 per cent RoA, strong asset quality, and a healthy margin outlook

Emkay Global raises Karur Vysya Bank target on strong RoA, loan growth
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Feb 2026 auto sales preview: Nomura, MOFSL see solid growth across PVs, 2Ws

Brokerages expect strong Feb 2026 auto sales across PVs, 2Ws, CVs and tractors. Find out what Nomura and MOFSL expect from growth estimates and top stock picks

Feb 2026 auto sales preview: Nomura, MOFSL see solid growth across PVs, 2Ws
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

126% US tariffs won't hit Waaree earnings, says mgt; analysts stay bullish

Waaree Energies gains after management clarifies 126% US tariff does not apply.

126% US tariffs won't hit Waaree earnings, says mgt; analysts stay bullish
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

AI fears overdone? Emkay turns 'Overweight' on IT, adds Infosys, HCL Tech

Emkay Global has turned 'Overweight' on Indian IT sector after Nifty IT fell 21 per cent in February 2026. It sees a 3-year return potential of up to 25 per cent with limited downside.

AI fears overdone? Emkay turns 'Overweight' on IT, adds Infosys, HCL Tech
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

PhonePe IPO: Emkay Global flags 4 risks that investors should watch out

PhonePe IPO may face key risks including weak monetisation, revenue disruption, profitability pressure and expensive valuation, says Emkay Global

PhonePe IPO: Emkay Global flags 4 risks that investors should watch out
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

US markets may start to question RoI from AI; India story still unfolding

AI capex boom may keep India markets under pressure as global funds shift to semiconductor-heavy markets like Taiwan and Korea, says Christopher Wood of Jefferies

US markets may start to question RoI from AI; India story still unfolding
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?

Kwality Wall's shares listed at a sharp discount on NSE and BSE, falling up to 30% from discovered price. Analysts flag margin pressure, seasonality risks, and valuation concerns

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

How can your portfolio outperform markets? Sandeep Neema shares strategy

The next phase of returns in Indian equities will be increasingly driven by companies demonstrating strong earnings visibility, says Sandeep Neema of PL Capital

How can your portfolio outperform markets? Sandeep Neema shares strategy
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Turnaround ahead? Emkay Global upgrades IndusInd Bank to Buy, raises target

Emkay Global upgrades IndusInd Bank to Buy and raises target price to ₹1,100, citing leadership change, earnings recovery, RoA improvement, and asset quality moderation

Turnaround ahead? Emkay Global upgrades IndusInd Bank to Buy, raises target
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Goldman Sachs bets on AI-led themes, India, China as top EM themes in 2026

Goldman Sachs sees AI, India and China as top emerging market bets for 2026, citing earnings rebound in India, export strength in China

Goldman Sachs bets on AI-led themes, India, China as top EM themes in 2026
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1,200 pts, Nifty slips below 25,500

Sensex crashes over 1,200 pts and Nifty falls below 25,550 as Brent crude tops $71, India VIX jumps 12 per cent, and bank stocks drag markets. Here's why the stock market is falling today

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1,200 pts, Nifty slips below 25,500
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

PSBs, defence, pharma, capital goods: Analysts pick sectors to invest in

Global headwinds dragged the Sensex and Nifty indices nearly 8 per cent from record high levels in 2026. Analysts think worst is over; suggest staggered buying in banking, auto, defence and pharma

PSBs, defence, pharma, capital goods: Analysts pick sectors to invest in
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Why did BSE, Angel One, MCX shares fall up to 10% after RBI funding norms?

BSE, Angel One and MCX shares fell up to 10% after RBI revised capital market exposure norms. JM Financial says new rules favour banks but tighten funding for brokers

Why did BSE, Angel One, MCX shares fall up to 10% after RBI funding norms?
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Britannia share price rises post Q3; Nomura, MOFSL, Emkay see more upside

Britannia Industries shares rise after Q3FY26 earnings beat with strong margin expansion. Nomura raises target to ₹7,275; MOFSL, JM Financial, ICICI Securities remain bullish on stock

Britannia share price rises post Q3; Nomura, MOFSL, Emkay see more upside
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:53 PM IST