Over a shorter duration of 5-years, the CAGR return from gold was even better at 23.2 per cent as compared to 16.5 per cent for Indian equities and 19.6 per cent for US equities, FundsIndia said.
According to DBS, the first risk is a sharp correction in US equities, particularly in tech stocks linked to the AI investment wave.
At the core of the bullish narrative is BHFC's swelling defence order book, now at nearly ₹114,000 crore and executable over the next three to four years.
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At 9:21 AM, Blue Cloud Softech shares were trading 2.81 per cent higher at ₹20.87 per share, In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading merely 0.05 per cent higher at 85,179.30 levels.
Despite the near-term volatility, HPCL's valuations remain reasonable, the brokerage noted. The stock trades at 1.4x one-year forward price-to-book, slightly above its long-term average of 1.2x.
At 9:50 AM, Quick Heal shares were trading 2.24 per cent higher at ₹314.40 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.35 per cent higher at 86,002.87 levels.
The brokerage argues that Premier Energies is strategically positioning itself to capture exponential growth in the New Energy ecosystem, even as its core solar business remains on solid footing.
IIFL Capital expects TCL's ~15 per cent valuation discount to CIFC to narrow as the company delivers sector-leading earnings momentum.
UBS believes Axis Bank has moved past the most challenging phase of its operating cycle and is now positioned for a gradual re-rating.
Domestic PMI data, US Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the progress on India-US trade deal negotiations are likely to influence movement in the equity market in the week ahead, according to analysts. Market direction in the next week will hinge on macro triggers such as domestic PMI data, Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the progress on India-US trade deal negotiations, analysts said. Moreover, the trading activity of foreign investors would also influence the equity market trends. "Looking ahead, market direction will hinge on key macro triggers such as India's PMI data, US jobless claims, FOMC minutes and progress on US-India trade negotiations. "A prudent approach would be to focus on sectors with strong fundamentals, clear earnings visibility, and structural tailwinds -- positioning portfolios for potential upgrades in H2FY26," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said. Last week, the BSE Sensex surged 1,346.5 points, or 1.62 per cent, while the NSE Nift
The Sensex declined up to 0.51 per cent to an intraday low of 84,042.75, while the Nifty50 slipped 0.44 per cent to 25,764.90.
Info Edge Share Buy, sell or hold: At 11:30 AM, the Info Edge (India) stock was trading 1.19 per cent lower at ₹1,360.60, even as the BSE Sensex gained 0.33 per cent to 84,743.91.
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On the bourses around 10:15 AM, Petronet LNG shares were struggling as the scrip was trading 1.31% lower at ₹273.95. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.29% lower at 83,289.99 levels.
The Indian stock market, Morgan Stanley believes, is transitioning into one that will be driven by macros and stock-picking will likely lose importance
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Earnings for the 151 MOFSL Universe companies rose 14 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), above the brokerage's 9 per cent estimate.
At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Julius Baer's Mark Matthews said India's resilience, demographics and 'can-do' spirit keep it a standout in emerging markets