Page 2 - Market Outlook

JP Morgan downgrades India to neutral amid earnings woes, lack of AI plays

JP Morgan's 2026 year-end bull / base / bear case targets for the Nifty 50 stand at 30,000 / 27,000 / 20,500 levels, respectively.

Nifty outlook: Positive bias intact; Ajit Mishra suggests 3 stocks to buy

Nifty may consolidate with support at 24,000-24,200, says Ajit Mishra. Top stock picks for today: Federal Bank, NTPC, JSW Energy.

I've turned bullish on the markets after a long time: Andrew Holland

Andrew Holland, head - new asset class, Nippon India Asset Management in a Q&Q with Puneet Wadhwa says that the markets are assuming that the West Asia conflict won't be prolonged.

Mark Mobius was an icon, a brand in his own capacity, says Raamdeo Agrawal

Veteran investor Mark Mobius, who put emerging markets on the global map, has passed away-here's how Raamdeo Agrawal remembers him and the key lessons for investors.

Why do FPIs keep selling? From high valuations to a changed narrative

Foreign Investors are now seriously underweight India, with ownership at a 15-year low

Watch out for 24,000 level on the Nifty; market structure weak: Analysts

Here's how leading market analysts see the road ahead for Indian markets amid the recent developments.

Stock market outlook: Why analysts say this isn't 'buy on dips' market yet

Indian markets have rebounded in April, with Nifty50 rising nearly 3 per cent this month. Analysts, however, say sentiment remains cautious. Here's why it's not yet a broad-based buy-on-dips phase

Muted market return may temper SIP growth: Mythili Balakrishnan

Geopolitical tensions, rising crude prices, and sustained FII outflows are reshaping the outlook for Indian equities. Mythili Balakrishnan shares views on market direction and investment strategy

Market swings ahead, fundamentals provide anchor: Analysts map FY27 path

Improving valuations and a projected earnings recovery of 13-15 per cent, analysts believe, are expected to sustain the long-term investment case

FY27 outlook structurally optimistic as crude prices ease: Analysts

The outlook for Indian markets in the next fiscal year remains structurally optimistic once geopolitical tensions subside and crude oil prices stabilise, analysts said, even as domestic equities ended FY26 on a bearish note, with Sensex plunging 7 per cent. In 2025-26, the BSE benchmark plunged 5,467.37 points, or 7 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dropped 1,187.95 points, or 5 per cent. The year was dominated by global macro uncertainty, persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated crude prices, and aggressive FII (Foreign Institutional Investors) outflows, which collectively capped upside momentum, an expert said. Markets have been reeling under the immense pressure ever since the West Asia conflict began, creating chaos, rattling energy markets globally and generating a risk-off environment. This month alone, the BSE benchmark crashed 9,339.64 points, or 11.48 per cent, since the beginning of the West Asia conflict on February 28. "The current bearish trend is largely externally drive

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.

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

IPO boom turns bust: 75% of FY26 listings below debut levels

When compared with issue prices, around 68 per cent of mainboard IPOs and nearly 70 per cent of SME listings are currently trading below their offer price

Markets still factoring-in second order impact of Iran war: Harshad Patil

As markets navigate geopolitical uncertainty, investors are recalibrating their strategies. Harshad Patil, CIO at Tata AIA Life, outlines how he is positioning portfolios amid the Iran conflict

Buffett Indicator vs Nifty P/E: Analysts warn risk against mid, smallcaps

While the Buffett Indicator signals froth, Nifty P/E shows large caps are stable. The real risk, analysts said, lies in mid & small caps, where valuations remain stretched.

Retail investors tapped index-based investing amid Iran war: Vasanth Kamath

Retail investors remain resilient amid Iran war volatility, shifting towards index investing, diversification, and long-term strategies, says smallcase CEO.

Iran war impact: Emkay sees Nifty at 21,000; lists top 3 stocks to buy now

Emkay Global warns of a 10-per cent downside in Nifty as Iran war volatility keeps crude oil above $100 per barrel. It has picked HDFC Bank, Eternal, and Max Healthcare as top stocks to buy now.

Operation 'Epic Churn': Kotak Equities' advise amid Iran war market crash

Analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities advise investors to use the Iran war-led market correction to rebalance portfolios and buy quality stocks amid valuation dislocations.

Index up, portfolios down? Half of BSE 500 stocks trail Sensex

According to Ace Equity data compiled by Business Standard, 250 out of 495 BSE 500 stocks have lagged the Sensex over the same period as of March 10, 2026

Oil above $100 may trigger 10% Nifty correction, drag P/E to 18x: ICICI Sec

Brent crude oil has topped the $100-mark which may trigger a 10 per cent fall in Nifty, warns ICICI Securities. Rising oil prices could widen India's trade deficit and push inflation higher