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Ab ki baar NDA Sarkar? Analysts turn 'defensive' on India after LS polls

Stock market strategy: Considering that the NDA forms the government, analysts believe it will pursue a balanced economic growth model, giving equal emphasis on investment and consumption growth

Ab ki baar NDA Sarkar? Analysts turn 'defensive' on India after LS polls
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 9:24 PM IST

Lok Sabha poll results: Portfolio shuffle may see capex-to-defensive switch

The 200 Day Moving Average -- a benchmark for a healthy bull market is also close enough to that level. A drop below 21,000 could have long-term bearish consequences.

Lok Sabha poll results: Portfolio shuffle may see capex-to-defensive switch
Updated On : 04 Jun 2024 | 10:47 PM IST

Stock of this industrial explosives firm hits new high, up 136% in 8 months

Shares of Solar Industries hit an all-time high of Rs 8,686, on rallying 6 per cent in Friday's trading session.

Stock of this industrial explosives firm hits new high, up 136% in 8 months
Updated On : 15 Mar 2024 | 2:21 PM IST

Analysts favour defensive bets as hedge against equity market downturn

From defensives, Nifty Pharma index has led gains so far in calendar year 2024 with a surge of 11 per cent, followed by Nifty IT, which is up 4 per cent while Nifty FMCG has shed 6 per cent

Analysts favour defensive bets as hedge against equity market downturn
Updated On : 15 Mar 2024 | 10:20 AM IST

Britannia, ITC, Radico: These FMCG stocks may act as hedge in current fall

Selective FMCG stocks may rise up to 11 per cent, even if broader market loses more ground

Britannia, ITC, Radico: These FMCG stocks may act as hedge in current fall
Updated On : 16 Mar 2023 | 11:56 AM IST

Stay selective on defensives amid current market volatility: Analysts

Given the uncertainty on how the market trajectory may play out ahead, analysts believe investors can rotate allocation from high beta stocks to defensive plays albeit selectively

Stay selective on defensives amid current market volatility: Analysts
Updated On : 09 Feb 2023 | 11:13 PM IST

Time to raise high-beta bets as markets eye new highs, say Analysts

Amid moderation in inflation, markets seem to have moved past fears of interest rate hikes and investors are now anticipating strong foreign inflows into domestic equities, analysts said

Time to raise high-beta bets as markets eye new highs, say Analysts
Updated On : 17 Nov 2022 | 10:57 PM IST

Cash is king! Investing strategies to ride out choppy markets

They turn cautious and prefer defensive bets

Cash is king! Investing strategies to ride out choppy markets
Updated On : 09 Oct 2022 | 10:10 PM IST

ITC, Sun Pharma: 5 defensive stocks that may gain up to 25%. You own any?

Pharma stocks like Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Cipla can easily run up to 18 per cent

ITC, Sun Pharma: 5 defensive stocks that may gain up to 25%. You own any?
Updated On : 30 Jun 2022 | 12:18 PM IST

TCS, L&T Infotech: IT stocks are best bets amid current uncertainty

Stocks like TCS and LTTS may explore uncharted territories in current market volatility

TCS, L&T Infotech: IT stocks are best bets amid current uncertainty
Updated On : 30 Nov 2021 | 12:30 PM IST

These 5 stocks are indicating positive breakout on charts. Do you own any?

The stock of Asian Paints has broken out of the resistance of Rs 3,000 levels with the up move indicating a rally towards Rs 3,150 to Rs 3,300 levels.

These 5 stocks are indicating positive breakout on charts. Do you own any?
Updated On : 21 Jun 2021 | 11:30 AM IST

ITC, HUL: Is it time to bet on FMCG stocks in an uncertain market?

If the Nifty FMCG index manages to sustain above the 35,000-levels, it is expected to see a fresh breakout toward 36,200 to 36,400 levels

ITC, HUL: Is it time to bet on FMCG stocks in an uncertain market?
Updated On : 15 Apr 2021 | 12:24 PM IST

Analysts turn cautious; prefer defensives amid sporadic lockdowns

Activity levels, analysts at Jefferies believe, will take a significant hit across sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, discretionary, and durables as more local lockdowns are announced

Analysts turn cautious; prefer defensives amid sporadic lockdowns
Updated On : 08 Apr 2021 | 1:00 AM IST

Analysts bet on defensive sectors amid rising inflation concerns

India's retail inflation, according to data released this Friday, surged to a three-month high of 5.03 per cent in February, as against 4.06 per cent in the previous month

Analysts bet on defensive sectors amid rising inflation concerns
Updated On : 16 Mar 2021 | 12:42 AM IST

Sun Pharma, ITC: Bet on these 5 defensive stocks to ride market volatility

With a strong up move on March 1, 2021, the stock of Sun Pharmaceuticals now needs to cross the resistance of Rs 620 mark to see a breakout rally towards Rs 640 and Rs 655 levels

Sun Pharma, ITC: Bet on these 5 defensive stocks to ride market volatility
Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 12:20 PM IST

Defence shares in focus; Bharat Electronics surges 8%, hits 52-week high

BEML, Bharat Dynamics and Hindustan Aeronautics were up in the range of 3% to 5% the BSE

Defence shares in focus; Bharat Electronics surges 8%, hits 52-week high
Updated On : 09 Dec 2020 | 10:33 AM IST

ITC, TCS: Trading strategies for defensive stocks in a volatile session

Major stocks are showing upside bias with support from moving averages and technical parameters

ITC, TCS: Trading strategies for defensive stocks in a volatile session
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 1:22 PM IST

Emami, IPCA Labs: 5 defensive stocks you can buy in the current market

Despite the market correction, there are some stocks from the FMCG and pharma sectors - considered classic defensive plays - that can be bought from a medium-term perspective

Emami, IPCA Labs: 5 defensive stocks you can buy in the current market
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 12:08 PM IST

Marico, Tata Motors: 5 Nifty50 stocks that can do well in a weak market

Here are contrarian trading strategies at a time when the overall markets are showing signs of weakness

Marico, Tata Motors: 5 Nifty50 stocks that can do well in a weak market
Updated On : 07 Sep 2020 | 4:34 PM IST

Defensive stocks soar as investors choose safety over uncertainty

The weight of FMCG, software and pharma companies in Nifty now at 31.5% from 25.3% in December 2017

Defensive stocks soar as investors choose safety over uncertainty
Updated On : 27 Apr 2020 | 2:33 AM IST