India's economy has improved over the past two quarters, but compared to markets like the US, Korea, Taiwan and even Japan, growth still looks less compelling
Local stocks are among the worst performers globally so far in 2026, with a weakening rupee worsening a record $23 billion foreign selloff as global investors chase AI-linked plays elsewhere in Asia
India's global market capitalisation share fell below 3 per cent for the first time in four years after a sharp two-day equity market selloff
GCC-based NRIs are increasing exposure to Indian equities while real estate sees outflows, as Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company enters the NPS pension fund space
Broader markets outperformed. The Nifty Midcap 100 climbed 13.6 per cent, which was its best showing since November 2020. While, the Nifty Smallcap 100 surged 18.4 per cent, the highest since May 2014
JPMorgan cuts India to neutral, citing elevated valuations, earnings risks, and limited exposure to AI-led sectors, while remaining positive on long-term growth fundamentals
Hormuz bottleneck and frozen US-Iran talks revive global risk fears
HSBC has cut India to underweight, citing inflation risks, high energy prices and weak demand outlook, warning of potential earnings downgrades and subdued foreign inflows
The brokerage said that although domestic equity valuations have corrected from their peaks, they may appear expensive again as earnings downgrades filter through
Benchmark indices rise nearly 1 per cent, led by banking stocks and improved sentiment after RBI easing and hopes of de-escalation in the Iran-US conflict
UBS flags elevated valuations as global investors stay cautious on India, favouring other EMs amid stronger AI-driven growth opportunities
Markets rebound after a sharp risk-off phase, but lingering geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices keep investors cautious on the sustainability of the recovery
India's valuation premium over emerging markets, according to MOFSL, has narrowed to 27 per cent, well below the 10-year average of 73 per cent
Brokerage flags risks from elevated oil prices, slowing domestic inflows and India's weak positioning in AI, even as valuations remain stretched versus regional peers
The optimism expressed by brokerages could turn out to be true if West Asia war ends quickly, or if countries find a way to easily move cargo ships and oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz once again
Nifty at 17x may look attractive, but earnings downgrades cloud returns as Goldman Sachs cuts India outlook amid rising macro risks
Goldman Sachs has downgraded Indian equities to marketweight, citing high energy prices and macro risks, and cut its Nifty target to 25,900
Indian equities advance for a second session as oil prices soften, but geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions continue to limit upside
Stock gauges in energy import-dependent markets such as India and Europe have dropped over 9 per cent since the Iran war started, more than double the decline in the US
Escalating conflict, rising oil prices and rupee pressure likely to keep markets volatile as investors turn cautious amid global uncertainty