Industry Report

M&M, TVS Motor: BSE Auto slips 3% as brokerages flag demand, margin risks

Brokerage analysis suggests that auto pack delivered a strong performance in March 2026; however, they flagged demand risks going ahead

LIC, HDFC Life, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Prudential Life hit 52-week lows

Iran-related geopolitical tensions have triggered significant notional losses in LIC's investment portfolio, weighing on its stock price, says Geojit Investments.

ATF, LPG price hikes to pressure OMC margins; IOCL, BPCL hit: Nomura

Nomura believes oil marketing companies (OMCs) are likely to face margin pressure after the government raised prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

Defence index surges 7%; Shipbuilding stocks GRSE, Mazagon zoom up to 19%

Among the defence stocks, Paras Defence, Bharat Dynamics, Apollo Micro Systems, BEML, Midhani, Bharat Electronics and Astra Microwave gained between 8% and 10% in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

Angel One, BSE, CDSL shares jump up to 8% as RBI defers exposure norms

Capital market stocks like Angel One, BSE, and CDSL surged up to 8 per cent after RBI deferred exposure norms to July 2026, easing near-term pressure on brokers

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Defence; BEL, Bharat Dynamics top picks

A key growth driver for the defence sector remains the robust pipeline of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) approvals, which typically convert into orders over the next two to three years

Higher crude oil prices, uncertainty weigh on commercial vehicle sales

Surging crude prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on commercial vehicle demand outlook, even as strong freight activity supports near-term growth in volumes

Nomura flags stress in MSME, vehicle loans as fuel shock hits NBFC sector

The brokerage assessing the impact of a prolonged conflict noted that these segments face the highest near-term risk, while housing, gold, and power loans appear relatively better insulated

West Asia war's gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal

Gas prices in Europe and Asia have yet to reach 2022 levels, but they have already soared - pricing many emerging economies out, with industrial clients already severely impacted across Asia

Nifty Bank slips 2.6%; HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank hit 52-week lows; here's why

Nifty Bank index has corrected 16 per cent since the start of the West Asia war on February 28, 2026

₹1.5 trn hit to exchequer as govt cuts petrol, diesel excise: Deven Choksey

Deven Choksey believes the excise cut may bring some respite to OMCs amid high energy prices, while create a ₹1.5 trillion dent to the exchequer per year.

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.

Geojit bullish on solar module makers; bets big on Waaree, Premier Energies

At the current market price, Geojit sees a 15 per cent upside for Waaree Energies shares, and 17 per cent for Premier Energies, initiating coverage on both stocks with Buy ratings

West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors

Geopolitical tensions may hit foreign tourist inflows, affecting occupancies and room rates even as domestic demand stays resilient; outlook hinges on conflict duration

Iran war impact: Consumer durables, plywood, pipes stocks slide up to 21%

Higher crude prices are pushing up the cost of petrochemical-based inputs such as plastics, resins, insulation materials, and packaging, while also inflating fuel and logistics expenses

10 pharma firms launch semaglutide in India; Nomura sees ₹12k-cr mkt

Companies including Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Natco Pharma, Alkem Laboratories, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals have developed their own formulations

Indian banks' margins to come under pressure as deposit growth lags: Nomura

Nomura has warned that bank margins may decline in FY27 as credit growth continues to outpace deposits. Rising CD ratio, falling LCR, and weak deposit growth remain key risks for the banking sector.

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Utilities; check top stock pick here

In the medium term, the sector appears well-positioned for structurally higher profitability, driven by improved pricing power, better capacity utilisation, and reduced external supply shocks

Nifty Realty down 5%; Lodha, DLF, Prestige Estates fall up to 6%: Check why

The Nifty Realty index tanked over 34 points or 4.8 per cent to the day's low at 662.85

Nifty Metal index falls up to 5% as West Asia crisis dents market sentiment

The Nifty Metal index, which tracks 15 companies from the metals and mining sector, plunged 4.71 per cent to hit an intraday low of 10,874 on the NSE