Page 18 - Markets
Gold eyes $5,000 amid US-Iran ceasefire hopes; analyst suggests buy on dips
Gold may rise to $5000 in the short term, though a sustainable extension of the ongoing rally, which has been in place from the cycle low of $4099, will call for an increase in the safe haven appeal
 "Gold eyes $5,000 amid US-Iran ceasefire hopes; analyst suggests buy on dips")
Nestle India Q4 result preview: Revenue may grow 13-18%; margins could fall
Nestle India will announce its Q4FY26 results on April 21 (Tuesday). The company could also recommend a final dividend for shareholders.
 "Nestle India Q4 result preview: Revenue may grow 13-18%; margins could fall")
Brent stays elevated on physical supply stress; easing seen by May: Analyst
The impact of the war on energy infrastructure is considerably more severe than futures prices currently imply
 "Brent stays elevated on physical supply stress; easing seen by May: Analyst")
Antique initiates on Flair Writing Industries with 'Buy', sees 60% upside
Antique has initiated coverage on Flair Writing Industries with a target price of ₹520, valuing the stock at 26x FY28 estimated earnings
 "Antique initiates on Flair Writing Industries with 'Buy', sees 60% upside")
Bajaj Consumer Care shares jump 8% on post Q4 results; PAT up 105%
Bajaj Consumer Care reported a net profit of ₹78.08 crore, as compared to ₹38.14 crore a year ago
 "Bajaj Consumer Care shares jump 8% on post Q4 results; PAT up 105%")
Waaree Renewable Technologies shares zoom 14% on posting strong Q4 results
The buying on the counter came after Waaree Renewable posted strong January-March quarter (Q4FY26) results on Thursday, after market hours.
Gold stocks shine, up 37% in April before Akshaya Tritiya; Chart check here
Titan, Kalyan Jewellers, Sky Gold and Thangamayil Jewellery can potentially rally up to 15 per cent from here, believes Om Mehra, technical research analyst at SAMCO Securities.
 "Gold stocks shine, up 37% in April before Akshaya Tritiya; Chart check here")
Dixon Tech stock: MOFSL sees 30% upside, flags near-term margin pressure
Motilal Oswal sees 30% upside in Dixon Technologies share price despite near-term headwinds from weak smartphone demand and rising costs. The brokerage has reiterated 'Buy' with ₹14,700 target price
 "Dixon Tech stock: MOFSL sees 30% upside, flags near-term margin pressure")
High copper prices, unseasonal rains may hit consumer durables; top picks
Data showed that in FY25, the extended heatwave drove room AC volumes up by 20-25 per cent Y-o-Y to around 12.5 million units, creating a high base that FY26 has struggled to match.
 "High copper prices, unseasonal rains may hit consumer durables; top picks")
Gas stocks rally on US-Iran de-escalation hopes; analysts see limited gains
Shares of Gujarat State Petronet were up 9 per cent, while Gujarat Gas and Aegis Logistics gained over 7 per cent each
 "Gas stocks rally on US-Iran de-escalation hopes; analysts see limited gains")
HDFC AMC jumps 5% post Q4 results; Motilal Oswal retains buy for 18% upside
Motilal Oswal has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on HDFC AMC shares for around 18% upside, while highlighting that its non-MF business will drive incremental growth going forward.
 "HDFC AMC jumps 5% post Q4 results; Motilal Oswal retains buy for 18% upside")
HDFC Life falls 4% after weak Q4; analysts cut estimates, see FY27 recovery
HDFC Life share price fell 4 per cent today, after weak Q4FY26 results. Analysts have cut earnings estimates but remain cautiously optimistic on FY27 growth outlook and margin recovery.
 "HDFC Life falls 4% after weak Q4; analysts cut estimates, see FY27 recovery")
Om Power Transmission share lists at 6% premium; beats IPO GMP estimates
Om Power shares kicked off their maiden trading session on the NSE at ₹186 per share, reflecting a premium of ₹11 or 6.3 per cent over its IPO issue price of ₹175 per share
Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, Jio Fin, HDFC Life, HDFC AMC, BPCL, RVNL
Stocks to watch today: Wipro, Angel One, Jio Financial Services, Max Healthcare, HDFC AMC, HDFC Life, BPCL, Waaree Renewable and RVNL are among the key stocks in focus today.
 "Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, Jio Fin, HDFC Life, HDFC AMC, BPCL, RVNL")
Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on JSW Energy, IEX; check strategy
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities has shared Bull Spread' on strategy on JSW Energy and IEX stock
 "Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on JSW Energy, IEX; check strategy")
Analysts pick HDFC AMC, CAMS, KFin as top bets as MF growth accelerates
Mutual funds, AMCs, and market infra players could see a multi-year earnings boom as retail investing deepens. Emkay Global, Axis Capital pick best AMC, RTA stocks to buy
 "Analysts pick HDFC AMC, CAMS, KFin as top bets as MF growth accelerates")
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.
 "Mark Mobius was an icon, a brand in his own capacity, says Raamdeo Agrawal")
Passive equity flows hit record on dip buying, year-end allocations
Equity ETFs and index funds attract record Rs 30,235 crore inflows in March, driven by dip buying and year-end institutional allocations amid market volatility
 "Passive equity flows hit record on dip buying, year-end allocations")
Sensex falls 1,000 pts from day's high in intraday; key reasons
While the improving global cues and renewed optimism around US-Iran talks have helped ease concerns, the uncertainty still persists
 "Sensex falls 1,000 pts from day's high in intraday; key reasons")
Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 123 pts, Nifty ends at 24,197; bank stocks fall; SMIDs outperform
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.63 per cent and 0.83 per cent higher, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 123 pts, Nifty ends at 24,197; bank stocks fall; SMIDs outperform")