Indian Stock Markets

DMart needs consistent growth metrics to support premium valuations

Revenue growth improved in Q2FY27, but inconsistent same-store sales, rising quick-commerce competition and premium valuations remain key concerns for DMart

RBI MPC policy, oil prices, bond yields may drive market this week

RBI's interest rate decision, TCS' earnings, crude oil prices and global bond yields will be important factors to determine stock market movement this week, analysts said. Macroeconomic data announcements and foreign investors' trading activity will also guide market trends, they added. "RBI's monetary policy meeting will be closely watched. The policy stance, inflation outlook and growth projections will provide important cues on the near-term trajectory of domestic interest rates and financial markets. "This week will also mark the beginning of the earnings season, with index heavyweight TCS and retail major DMart among the key companies scheduled to announce their results," Ajit Mishra, SVP Research, Religare Broking, said. On the data front, India's final HSBC Services PMI and Composite PMI readings for September are scheduled to be released on October 6, he said. TCS is slated to announce its September quarter earnings on October 8. "Crude oil remains the most immediate ...

Geopolitical developments, crude oil likely to steer stock market this week

Investors will focus on geopolitical developments, crude oil prices, bond yields and macroeconomic data announcements to determine market trends during the holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. According to experts, the US-Iran diplomatic talks and crude oil prices will drive global market sentiment. Moreover, the market is likely to remain cautious as crude oil prices, geopolitical developments and global bond yields continue to influence near-term direction, they said. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. "Globally, developments around US-Iran diplomacy and crude oil prices will remain critical. Any progress on a framework for reopening the Strait of Hormuz could ease energy prices and provide some relief to India's import bill and the rupee, while renewed geopolitical tensions could keep volatility elevated," Ajit Mishra, SVP Research, Religare Broking, said. On the domestic front, industrial production data for August and the HSBC ..

Sensex cracks 1260 pts intraday, Nifty below 23,100: 5 factors behind crash

Stock market crash: All sectoral indices closed in the red, while India VIX spiked 22 per cent. Banking and financial shares were the top losers.

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.

Crude oil, West Asia situation likely to drive stock market this week

Market investors would track any implications arising from US President Donald Trump signing the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, with crude oil and geopolitical developments remaining the key driving trends for equities this week, analysts said. Besides, trading activity of foreign investors and trends in global markets would also be tracked, they added. "Indian equities enter the coming week with crude oil, global bond yields and geopolitical developments likely to remain the main drivers of sentiment. A new source of uncertainty for Indian markets is emerging on the trade front. "US President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation giving his administration expanded powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from major buyers of Russian oil and gas, with India among the countries potentially exposed given its significant purchases of Russian crude," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. US President Donald Trump signed t

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.

Glass Wall, Kanohar eye 25-35% listing pop; Prasol Chem may see weak debut

Kanohar Electricals IPO commanded a 36 per cent GMP and led against Glass Wall Systems and Prasol Chemicals.

Bernstein prefers MCX over BSE as commodity derivatives gain momentum

The brokerage has rated MCX 'Outperform' with a Rs 3,830 target, while assigning BSE an 'Underperform' rating with a ₹2,820 target

ESDS Software extends rally, hits 20% upper band a day after bumper listing

ESDS Software Services shares were listed on Friday at a premium of 76 per cent and soon extended gains to trade over 100 per cent higher.

Market pre-open rules change from today: Here's what is different

The new pre-open auction session from Monday is divided into three time slots for order entry, modification/cancellation and order matching/execution for determining the opening (equilibrium) price.

Can UltraTech's cables & wire foray charge up its shares? What analysts say

Brokerages believe the positioning appears more aggressive than initially envisaged, also tallying with Grasim's rollout in paints, and could add materially to UltraTech's FY30 revenue.

Janmashtami 2026: Is the stock market, NSE, BSE open or closed today?

The stock market will remain open on September 4 despite the Janmashtami holiday. The NSE and BSE's 2026 holiday calendar lists September 14 as the next trading holiday

Promoter borrowing against shares crosses ₹7 trillion amid expansion push

Promoters of NSE-listed companies have raised over ₹7 trillion against their shareholdings, with borrowing increasingly used to fund expansion, acquisitions and new ventures

India replaces Indonesia as Asia's least-preferred stock market: BofA poll

The lack of a clear AI exposure remains the key concern for Indian equities, with weak growth emerging as the next most important risk, according to the survey

Solid debut! Molbio Diagnostics shares list at 21% premium over IPO price

The listing beat expectations as signalled by the grey market premium (GMP). Ahead of its debut today, Molbio Diagnostics IPO GMP was ₹120, suggesting 15 per cent listing pop.

Jio Fin, M&M, Shriram Finance: Mirae Asset Sharekhan analyst decodes charts

Muthuselvaraj M, technical research analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan says Mahindra & Mahindra, Jio Financial Services and Shriram Finance stocks look favourably placed on the technical charts.

Tata group stocks mixed a day after Chandra's exit; check winners & losers

After shedding almost up to 5 per cent a day earlier, most Tata group stocks gained. Titan and Tata Investment Corporation remained the top laggards.

Crude oil prices, West Asia developments likely to steer markets this week

Crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and upcoming inflation data will dictate stock market direction this week, according to analysts. Moreover, developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, foreign investor trading activity, and domestic quarterly earnings will also remain key monitorables for the Indian stock market, experts added. "Domestically, investors will closely monitor the July CPI inflation print, WPI inflation, and the latest foreign exchange reserves data for fresh insights into inflation trends and external sector stability. The Q1 FY27 earnings season will gather further momentum, with several companies, including HAL, Bharat Forge, Grasim Industries, and Tata Motors, scheduled to announce their quarterly results," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Globally, market participants will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, movements in crude oil prices, and broader geopolitical negotiations involving ..

FPIs continue buying spree, pour ₹12,921 crore in first week of August

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) maintained their buying spree in Indian equities, investing Rs 12,921 crore in the first week of August, driven by improving macroeconomic conditions, expectations of US rate cuts, lower crude oil prices and a stable rupee. The inflow follows a Rs 20,200-crore investment in July, marking a sharp turnaround after four consecutive months of heavy selling. FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March. Prior to this selling streak, they had invested Rs 22,615 crore in February, according to CDSL data. Despite the recent buying, foreign investors have remained net sellers in Indian equities in 2026, withdrawing Rs 2.41 lakh crore so far, already exceeding the Rs 1.66 lakh crore outflow recorded during the entire 2025. Market experts said the recent inflows reflect improving investor sentiment, supported by expectations of US rate cuts, softer crude prices and a ..