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Puneet Wadhwa

Puneet Wadhwa

Puneet Wadhwa

Puneet Wadhwa leads all stock & financial markets’ coverage at Business Standard. He has an experience of over two decades in managing India’s busiest print, digital and electronic newsrooms at the Outlook Group, NDTV and Hindustan Times.

Puneet Wadhwa leads all stock & financial markets’ coverage at Business Standard. He has an experience of over two decades in managing India’s busiest print, digital and electronic newsrooms at the Outlook Group, NDTV and Hindustan Times.

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From certainty to ambiguity: How market analysts interpret Trump's statement

One of the most important factors that will determine market's trajectory in the weeks ahead, according to analysts, remains crude oil prices.

From certainty to ambiguity: How market analysts interpret Trump's statement
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Battle for JAL: Are Adani or Vedanta stocks worth the risk? Analysts decode

Vedanta and Adani group are involved in an intense battle to acquire assets of insolvent Jaiprakash Associates. Technically, Vedanta stock seems to be favourably placed on charts, says Bonanza analyst

Battle for JAL: Are Adani or Vedanta stocks worth the risk? Analysts decode
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Will FY27 be a year of fixed deposits as West Asia war dents stock returns?

Data shows that FDs beat stock market returns in FY26. Analysts, however, expect equities to outperform most asset classes in FY27 despite the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia.

Will FY27 be a year of fixed deposits as West Asia war dents stock returns?
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Markets underpricing oil shock risk, crude can hit $150/bbl: Analysts

Retail fuel price hike is unavoidable with crude above $110/bbl, suggest analysts at Elara Capital. At $125 crude, even after the excise cut, the retail price needs to rise by Rs 8-14/liter, they add.

Markets underpricing oil shock risk, crude can hit $150/bbl: Analysts
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Sensex set to post negative return after 6 fiscal years; midcaps outperform

Earlier in FY20, the benchmark Sensex tanked 23.8 per cent due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the Nifty 50 crashed 26.03 per cent.

Sensex set to post negative return after 6 fiscal years; midcaps outperform
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Stocks, real estate, bonds, gold, silver, oil: Where to invest in FY27?

Here's how leading analysts expect FY27 to play out for different asset classes and suggest an ideal investing strategy.

Stocks, real estate, bonds, gold, silver, oil: Where to invest in FY27?
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 6:45 AM IST

Markets betting on TACO moment in West Asia conflict, says Chris Wood

After a five-day pause until Friday, US President Donald Trump announced that he is delaying planned strikes on Iran's power plants at Tehran's request, signaling a temporary easing of tensions

Markets betting on TACO moment in West Asia conflict, says Chris Wood
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

ONGC stock may zoom 65%, OMCs may not hike petrol, diesel prices soon: CLSA

Analysts have revised their forecasts for oil & gas prices for the remaining part of 2026 as developments in West Asia continue to unfold.

ONGC stock may zoom 65%, OMCs may not hike petrol, diesel prices soon: CLSA
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

FII's India allocation unlikely to change in the near term: Rajat Rajgarhia

For FII's, the favored markets over last two years have been countries that were beneficiaries of new age tech and artificial intelligence (AI), he said.

FII's India allocation unlikely to change in the near term: Rajat Rajgarhia
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Sensex zooms 1,500 points on ceasefire hope: Should you sell the rally?

Analysts believe a lot now depends on what Trump does after the 5-day ceasefire and how crude oil prices, bond yields play out.

Sensex zooms 1,500 points on ceasefire hope: Should you sell the rally?
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

FPI selling surpasses ₹1 trillion mark in March amid West Asia crisis

Backed by SIPs, domestic investors brought relief with ₹1.13 trn investment

FPI selling surpasses ₹1 trillion mark in March amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 12:23 AM IST

Evaluate hiking equity exposure over the next few weeks: Prashant Jain

The prevailing valuations of Nifty of 17.5x one-year forward earnings are reasonable and have room for some rerating apart from returns driven by nearly 12 per cent earnings CAGR over the medium-term.

Evaluate hiking equity exposure over the next few weeks: Prashant Jain
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 6:01 AM IST

LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy

India's domestic production supplies about 41 per cent of the country's LPG demand, while the remaining volumes are imported

LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj Auto: CLSA decodes strategy for auto stocks

If the current geopolitical situation persists that results in supply chain disruptions and firm commodity prices, CLSA expects 30-40 per cent cuts to auto sector's FY27 earnings.

Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj Auto: CLSA decodes strategy for auto stocks
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

This is not a time to be bearish on markets: Rishi Kohli, Jio BlackRock AMC

Given that the last 18 months have been weak in terms of valuations, earnings and technical trends, the outlook for the next 18 months is becoming attractive, he said.

This is not a time to be bearish on markets: Rishi Kohli, Jio BlackRock AMC
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here

For OMCs, analysts suggest the fall in stock prices reflects, to some extent, the pain on account of higher crude oil prices that surged past the $100 a barrel (bbl) mark

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

Retail investors slow fresh investments, but aren't withdrawing: HSBC MF

Personally, as an experienced investor, I would allocate more to mid, small-caps; if India grows faster than the world, these companies should grow faster too, said Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF.

Retail investors slow fresh investments, but aren't withdrawing: HSBC MF
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Nomura cuts Dec 2026 Nifty target by 15%; mid, smallcaps at risk

The research and broking house sees up to 10 - 15 per cent risk to consensus earnings estimates for FY27F in case oil prices remain at elevated levels.

Nomura cuts Dec 2026 Nifty target by 15%; mid, smallcaps at risk
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Markets are not fully pricing in West Asia war impact, says Chris Wood

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifeline for global oil and gas transit, also remains closed. As a result, crude oil and gas prices have been on an upward spiral in the last few days.

Markets are not fully pricing in West Asia war impact, says Chris Wood
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Gail, IGL, MGL: Is any gas stock worth buying now? Analysts guide

Going ahead, analysts expect natural gas prices to stay elevated in the backdrop of developments in West Asia. In March alone, prices of natural gas have climbed 16 per cent to $3.277/MMBtu

Gail, IGL, MGL: Is any gas stock worth buying now? Analysts guide
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 9:41 PM IST