Puneet Wadhwa

RBI hikes interest rates by 25 bps: What next for the markets?

The more important signal from here will be the RBI's forward guidance, analysts said, and whether this marks the beginning of a broader tightening cycle.

Large-caps regain favour as oil, bond yields fuel rate-hike worries

The US 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to 5.32 per cent from 4.15 per cent at the end of 2025, a rise of 117 basis points (bps) so far in 2026. Brent crude oil, meanwhile, is testing $100/bbl mark.

High oil prices biggest risk to corporate earnings: Anupam Tiwari, Groww MF

Tiwari says a sustained rise in crude oil prices could have implications for inflation, the fiscal position and corporate margins, and could consequently weigh on the broader earnings outlook.

India not exciting FIIs; headwinds not fully priced in: Nitin Bhasin of Ambit

Over the next 12 months, the Nifty is likely to remain within a fairly narrow range - perhaps it can be plus or minus 5 per cent from the current levels, Bhasin said.

Realty, pharma: Investors tap into domestic-economy focused sectors in H1

Going ahead, analysts suggest investors stick to domestic economy-focused sectors as the geopolitical situation still warrants caution.

Blockbuster IPOs, lacklustre returns: 7 of 11 trade below issue price

The key concern for the investors in mega issues, according to G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics Research, is how the issue is priced.

Sensex, Nifty set to post worst 9-month show in 15 years

Earlier, in the first nine months of the calendar year 2011, the BSE Sensex and Nifty had plunged 19.8 per cent and 18.9 per cent, respectively.

Nifty Midcap 150 index tanks 7% in September; 87% stocks show loss

The index has witnessed a sharper fall in September compared to the Nifty 50, which declined 6 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 that slipped 3.5 per cent.

'High US bond yield not a reason to be negative on Indian equities'

From a bottom-up perspective, there are more opportunities across the market given the challenging period that the market and economy have been through over the past two years, said Vetri Subramaniam.

Markets pricing an excessive 125bps rate hike over the next one year: Nomura

Beyond February 2027, Nomura expects the probability of further rate increases to diminish, citing the potential for a slowdown in consumption.

NSE stock lists: Macquarie, PL Capital begin coverage; see up to 9% upside

At their target price, Macquarie said, the NSE stock would trade at a 2.5x PEG, broadly in line with global peers, suggesting the premium is justified on a growth-adjusted basis.

'Equity investment across market-caps warrants a staggered approach'

With clear signs of an FY27 earnings revival, a stable INR and an anticipated dovish Fed, make case for an attractive FII entry point, said Anuj Kapoor of JM Financial.

Midcap indices have limited utility for historical comparison: Kotak report

"Several stocks from a "popular" sector can enter the index simultaneously, while sectors that are out of favour may become under-represented," the report said.

When will FIIs return to the Indian stock market? Bernstein answers

Another issue Bernstein highlighted was the nature of India's large-cap companies, which it believes represents a 'bygone economic era'.

Gold at $10k, SIP flows, smallcaps outlook: Chris Wood's India mkt playbook

Over a five- or 10-year view, if I were an Indian mutual fund investor, it makes sense to allocate half of your inflows into small- and mid-cap funds, Wood said.

Elevated oil prices are the new normal; $120/bbl possible, say analysts

For the first time since the US-Iran war started in February 2026, S&P Global Energy does not project West Asian crude oil production to return to prewar levels by the end of 2027

Foreign investors may rejig allocation to Indian financials: Jefferies

Beyond the core earnings trajectory, clarity on the tenure and succession plans of chief executives at large financial institutions will also be important for the sector, analysts said.

Investors pump $18bn into gold ETFs in Aug.; Europe-listed funds lead: WGC

North American demand, according to the report, was relatively modest early in the month before accelerating sharply during the week of 17 August when funds added roughly $4 billion.

SBI, BoB, Canara Bank: 8 out of 12 Nifty PSU Bank stocks trade below 200-DMA

The 200-DMA is a technical indicator widely used to determine the long-term trends of the underlying index or stock. Indices or stocks trading below the 200-DMA are considered to be in a downtrend.

​US 10-year bond yield topping 5% a near-term risk for markets: Chris Wood

The rate on 10-year Japanese government notes, too, climbed higher to hit 3 per cent for the first time since 1996, while UK 30-year yields reached the highest since 1998.