Market Forecast

Market crash;11 of 17 Nifty sector indices in correction mode auto, PSU hit

An index or a stock is said to be in a 'correction' phase when it has dipped over 10 per cent and up to 20 per cent from its recent peak level. A 20 per cent or more fall is termed as a 'bear' phase

Sebi proposes interest rate derivatives for hedging by REITs and InvITs

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed allowing Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to use interest rate derivatives for hedging risk. Also, the regulator has suggested approving locked-in units for REITs and InvITs to be transferred among sponsors and their groups, similar to rules for promoters in listed companies, to help sponsors manage their holdings without compromising "skin in the game". Additionally, Sebi has suggested permitting fixed deposits to be considered as cash equivalents when calculating leverage for REITs and InvITs, clarifying credit rating requirements for REIT and InvIT borrowings, and setting a timeline for filling vacancies on their boards and expanding the asset base for REITs and SM REITs. The regulator has also proposed to permit REITs to invest in liquid mutual funds. It has suggested measures to facilitate ease of doing business for REITs and InvITs, along with investors' .

Will markets crash if BJP loses Haryana, J&K, Maharashtra, Delhi state polls?

The outcome of the state polls, especially in Haryana and Maharashtra, analysts believe, are also important from 'farm politics' viewpoint, and how the government deal with the farmer's demands

Stock market outlook: Here's why Sensex, Nifty can fall up to 3% in Sept

Short-term share market forecast: Among sectors, the Nifty PSU Bank, Metal and IT indices could fall up to 7 per cent from present levels; Bullish pivot for Nifty stands at 25,030.

Buy Macrotech & Sunteck; Hold Oberoi Realty & Godrej Prop, suggests Nuvama

The analysts believe that factors like healthy leverage, an increased focus on business development, and the potential for interest rate cuts will boost sales in the city.

Walmart raises annual profit forecast on steady demand, shares jump

Shares of the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company rose more than 7 per cent in premarket trading

Geopolitics remains by far the biggest risk to markets, says Chris Wood

Back home, the midcap segment, Wood said, remains vulnerable to a correction. He believes there will also be a temptation for investors to tilt the portfolio more towards consumption plays

Investors beware! Four risks that can trigger a stock market correction

The faith in the market is at epic levels and may require something equally epic to break the faith. High or even bubble valuations are irrelevant for non-institutional investors, said a KIE note

Fed rate, US inflation, global cues to drive markets this week: Analysts

The US Fed interest rate decision, domestic inflation data and global trends would be key driving factors in dictating movement in the market this week, as the Lok Sabha elections outcome and the RBI policy decision are behind us, analysts said. The past week was a roller-coaster ride for investors as markets swung sharply in both directions before closing with strong gains. In an eventful week, the BSE benchmark jumped 2,732.05 points or 3.69 per cent and the Nifty zoomed 759.45 points or 3.37 per cent. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,720.8 points or 2.29 per cent to hit a new record peak of 76,795.31 in day trade on Friday. The benchmark ended at a record high of 76,693.36, up 1,618.85 points, or 2.16 per cent. "Now the Lok Sabha elections and the RBI policy decision are settled, attention now turns to global factors. Key areas to watch include the US Fed interest rate decision, the rupee's movement against the dollar, crude oil prices and commodity prices. "Additionally, ...

Shankar Sharma's market strategy post Lok Sabha exit poll: Stay strapped in

Meanwhile, every government since 1991, Shankar Sharma said, has performed exceedingly well in different ways and with different strategies

India may get Swedish PE major EQT boost with up to $5 bn funding

Swedish PE major planning to invest the amount this financial year

Why are Indian stock markets falling, and is it a good time to buy?

Poll jitters, rich valuations to blame for market's muted May show

Gift Nifty hints gap-up open, check key levels; Q4 nos, FII flows in focus

Stock market preview Monday, April 29: Gains in global peers and healthy Q4 earnings so far likely to help Sensex, Nifty start the holiday-shortened week on a positive note. UltraTech Cement Q4 today.

Stock markets to track global cues, macro data in holiday-shortened week

Global trends, macroeconomic data announcements and the start of the earnings season would be the major drivers for the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Equity markets will remain closed on Thursday for Eid-Ul-Fitr. Trading activity of foreign investors, rupee-dollar trends and crude oil prices would also guide trends in markets. "Indian companies are set to enter a new corporate earnings Q4 season this week. Leading the pack is IT services giant TCS, set to kick off the earnings season for the quarter ending March 2024. "Its results for the fourth quarter of FY24 will be announced on April 12, 2024, after market trading hours. Apart from that India's industrial production data will also be announced on 12th April 2024. On the same day, inflation for March will be declared," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd. Investors will closely monitor the movement of the rupee against the dollar, crude oil prices, and investment activities

Arbitrage funds: Returns likely to be healthy in rising or volatile markets

Excess funds chasing arbitrage opportunities may, however, reduce potential returns

Nikkei breaches 40,000 for 1st time, leads Asia higher in event-packed week

The Nikkei reclaimed its 1989 peak last month as investors from around the world piled into Japan's biggest companies on improving shareholder returns, the weaker yen and booming corporate profits

Is it a good time to buy stocks, or will the markets correct further?

On the global front, analysts expect the 'higher for longer' narrative as regards interest rates to play out for some more time as leading global central banks remain in a wait-and-watch mode

Bond index inclusion soon: Govt may opt for longer-term G-secs in FY25

However, the tenure of securities is not announced in the Budget and communicated to the market during the release of the half-yearly borrowing calendar in March and September

Markets to take cues from quarterly earnings of TCS, Infosys, say analysts

Trading in stock markets this week will be majorly influenced by the upcoming quarterly earnings from IT majors TCS and Infosys, along with global trends, analysts said. Besides, global oil benchmark Brent crude, rupee-dollar trend and trading activity of foreign investors would also dictate the movement, they said. "On the domestic front, all eyes will be on the beginning of corporate performance for the third quarter of the current fiscal year. Market participants will be keeping an eye on the movement of the rupee against the dollar and crude oil prices. "Investments by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) will also be monitored," said Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst at Swastika Investmart Ltd. Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will announce their earnings on Thursday while the quarterly results of HCL Technologies and Wipro will be out on Friday. Sunny Agrawal, Head of Fundamental Equity Research, SBI Securities Lt

PepsiCo bets on price hikes to again raise annual profit forecast

PepsiCo and rival Coca-Cola have been largely shielded from the effects of price hikes due to their near-domination of the global carbonated drinks market