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Geopolitics, muted earnings growth worrying markets: Sunny Agarwal

Sunny Agarwal of SBI Securities said that going ahead, the financial services sector will lead, which includes banks, both public sector (PSU) and private

Geopolitics, muted earnings growth worrying markets: Sunny Agarwal
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

Correction in IT funds: Avoid hasty exit or aggressive buying on dips

IT funds have declined sharply amid AI-led disruption fears. Experts advise investors to avoid panic exits or aggressive dip-buying and adopt a staggered approach

Correction in IT funds: Avoid hasty exit or aggressive buying on dips
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

From Bernstein to Nomura: Brokerages give thumbs up to India-US trade deal

Nifty will likely head back to 26,500 and settle there as focus returns to earnings, analysts at Bernstein said in a note

From Bernstein to Nomura: Brokerages give thumbs up to India-US trade deal
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

India-US trade deal: Time to buy stocks; Nifty target 28,100, says Bernstein

Sector-wise, Financials, information technology (IT), and Telecom, they said, are the ways to participate in the market rebound

India-US trade deal: Time to buy stocks; Nifty target 28,100, says Bernstein
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

Markets giving too much importance to pending India-US trade deal: Analysts

India's exports to the EU, Incred suggests, are already comparable to those to the US, and within two-three quarters, supply chains can pivot meaningfully toward Europe

Markets giving too much importance to pending India-US trade deal: Analysts
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

FIIs up shorts in Nifty futures, net sell 50K contracts in 3 days: F&O data

Despite Monday's sharp recovery, FIIs were net sellers of ₹1,228 crore in index futures yesterday. Here are the key highlights from the derivatives data.

FIIs up shorts in Nifty futures, net sell 50K contracts in 3 days: F&O data
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

HAL, Mazagon Dock, BEL drive gains in Nifty Defence today; rally explained

Defence stocks advanced in Friday's session as buying interest emerged on the expected increase in order books in the run-up to the Defence Acquisition Council's (DAC) meeting

HAL, Mazagon Dock, BEL drive gains in Nifty Defence today; rally explained
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 3:02 PM IST

HCC share price extends rally into 3rd session, surges over 11% on Monday

Hindustan Construction Company is currently recovering from its 52-week low of ₹16.92, touched on December 16, 2025

HCC share price extends rally into 3rd session, surges over 11% on Monday
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 3:13 PM IST

37% smallcap earnings boom lifts Nifty-500 to strongest quarter since FY25

The Nifty-500 delivered 15% YoY PAT growth, the highest in five quarters.

37% smallcap earnings boom lifts Nifty-500 to strongest quarter since FY25
Updated On : 21 Nov 2025 | 9:52 AM IST

Midcaps shine in Q2 as cycle bottoms, says Motilal Oswal; OMCs, Metals lead

Corporate earnings logged a 3rd straight quarter of double-digit growth, underpinned by strong performances from OMCs, Metals, Telecom, Technology, Cement, NBFCs - Lending, and Capital Goods.

Midcaps shine in Q2 as cycle bottoms, says Motilal Oswal; OMCs, Metals lead
Updated On : 17 Nov 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

Nifty to hit 54000 by 2030? Anand Rathi thinks it's possible, lists reasons

Nifty50 outlook: Analysts expect this momentum to sustain as India continues to chart its growth path through structural reforms, strong consumption trends, and improving corporate profitability.

Nifty to hit 54000 by 2030? Anand Rathi thinks it's possible, lists reasons
Updated On : 03 Nov 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Motilal Oswal raises Nifty EPS, expects steady earnings momentum ahead

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.

Motilal Oswal raises Nifty EPS, expects steady earnings momentum ahead
Updated On : 03 Nov 2025 | 10:01 AM IST
Samvat 2082 gets off to quiet but positive start; Sensex, Nifty end flat
Updated On : 21 Oct 2025 | 10:48 PM IST

Smallcaps set for worst Samvat in 6 years; Nifty posts single-digit return

BSE Midcap index managed to stay afloat with a gain of 1 per cent return thus far in Samvat 2081, after recording hefty 41 per cent and 31 per cent return, respectively in the past two Samvat years

Smallcaps set for worst Samvat in 6 years; Nifty posts single-digit return
Updated On : 17 Oct 2025 | 10:29 PM IST

Nomura keeps Nifty target at 26,140, backs Swiggy, Titan, Alkem as top bets

Nomura has maintained its Nifty target for March 2026 at 26,140, implying a modest upside of 4 per cent from current levels, based on a FY27F earnings per share (EPS) estimate of ₹1,245.

Nomura keeps Nifty target at 26,140, backs Swiggy, Titan, Alkem as top bets
Updated On : 16 Oct 2025 | 9:41 AM IST

Markets shrug off Trump tariff threat, end slightly lower after recovery

Benchmarks end down marginally after clawing back from steep losses

Markets shrug off Trump tariff threat, end slightly lower after recovery
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 11:23 PM IST

Are we ready to handle market manipulations in electricity derivatives?

Regulators must not only anticipate the nature of manipulative strategies but act decisively to prevent their execution

Are we ready to handle market manipulations in electricity derivatives?
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 9:21 PM IST

Markets set the hoofbeat: MFs run with the bulls to ₹72 trillion

Investor herd came charging back - AUM climbed 7% in Q1

Markets set the hoofbeat: MFs run with the bulls to ₹72 trillion
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 10:19 PM IST

Sensex, Nifty trim early gains amid cautious optimism; PSBs, metals drag

Nifty Bank was among the worst-performing sectoral indices, quoting 28,058. Meanwhile, the Nifty PSU Bank index was trading at 7,154, down by 0.54 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty trim early gains amid cautious optimism; PSBs, metals drag
Updated On : 03 Jul 2025 | 2:15 PM IST

Nifty technical outlook: Here are key support & resistance levels to watch

Nifty technical outlook: With a likely trading range mentioned above for the coming week, a Short Strangle strategy could be an effective way to capitalise on expected consolidation

Nifty technical outlook: Here are key support & resistance levels to watch
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 7:26 AM IST