Buy the Dip, but Avoid IT, Back Pharma & Power, Says Rudramurthy BV
Indian equities have pulled back after a 2,300‑point rally, prompting Vachana Investments’ MD Rudramurthy BV to label the market a "buy‑on‑dip" opportunity. He targets entry on the Nifty around 23,700‑23,800 and on Bank Nifty near 55,000, pending stabilization of Brent crude above $100, the rupee above 94, and a falling VIX. Rudramurthy recommends buying pharma, power and select metal stocks while steering clear of IT, which he deems a falling‑knife scenario. Specific trade ideas include shorting Persistent Systems and buying Glenmark Pharma.
STI Dips 0.4% as Investors Are Concerned About War and Inflation
Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index slipped 0.4% to 4,922.86 on Friday as heightened geopolitical tension and persistent inflation dampened investor confidence. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding led gains, rising 3.8% to S$4.33 (about $3.20), while UOB fell 2.44% despite declaring a S$0.71 ($0.53)...
Investors Rotate to China’s Chipmakers as DeepSeek Intensifies AI Competition
Chinese semiconductor stocks rallied sharply after DeepSeek released its V4 foundation model, which it touts as competitive with OpenAI and Google DeepMind. SMIC rose 10% and Hua Hong surged 15% in Hong Kong, reflecting investor bets on domestic AI compute...
TSMC Shares Jump to Record High as Taiwan Eases Single-Stock Investment Caps for Funds
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) shares jumped 5% to a new all‑time high after Taiwan’s regulator announced it will raise the single‑stock allocation ceiling for domestic equity funds and actively managed ETFs from 10% to 25% of assets. The rule...
Cyient Shares Slide 4% After Q4 Miss; Buyback at Premium Offers Limited Cushion
Cyient’s shares fell 4.16% to ₹897 (≈ $10.80) after the engineering‑services firm reported a sharp Q4 profit decline. Consolidated net profit dropped to ₹54.80 crore (≈ $6.6 million) from ₹91.8 crore a quarter earlier, while revenue rose modestly to ₹1,930 crore (≈ $231 million). The board approved a...
AI Boom Is Hiding Korea’s Next Crisis
South Korea’s KOSPI surged to a record 6,400 in early 2026, propelled by AI‑driven demand for semiconductors from Samsung and SK Hynix. Despite the rally, the economy faces deep structural challenges, including chaebol concentration, soaring household debt, and a rigid...
TSMC Shares Surge as Taiwan Lifts Single-Stock Limit for Funds
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) saw its shares surge to a record after the island’s financial regulator lifted the single‑stock holding limit for investment funds. JPMorgan Chase estimates the policy change could attract more than $6 billion of new fund inflows...
Dalal Street Bleeds as Crude Crosses $103, Rupee Hits April Low
Indian equities extended their decline on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex falling 852 points to 77,664 and the Nifty 50 dropping 205 points to 24,173. The sell‑off was driven by Brent crude climbing above $103 per barrel amid heightened Iran‑related...
BSE 400 SMID Index Back to Pre-US-Iran War Level. Is It Good Time to Buy Smallcap, Midcap Stocks?
Small‑ and mid‑cap stocks in India surged in April, with the BSE SMID 400 index climbing 14% to reclaim its pre‑US‑Iran ceasefire level of 12,000. The rally outpaced the broader Sensex and Nifty, which posted just over 7% gains. Despite...
Stocks to Buy: Nagaraj Shetti Recommends NLC India, RVNL Shares to Buy
Indian equities slipped on April 23 as Brent crude breached $100 a barrel amid heightened geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz. The Nifty 50 fell 0.84% to 24,169.3 and the BSE Sensex dropped 1.10% to 77,651.48, while investors awaited Infosys’s...
Sensex, Nifty to Open Lower as Crude Prices Top $100 on Iran War Uncertainty
India’s equity benchmarks are set to open lower on Thursday as Brent crude breached $102 a barrel following Iran’s seizure of two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. HSBC downgraded Indian equities to underweight, warning that the country’s heavy reliance...
PSEi Falls Below 6,000 Ahead of BSP Policy Setting
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index slipped below the 6,000 mark, closing at 5,989.56 after a 0.48% decline. Trading volume dropped to roughly $95 million, well under the year‑to‑date average of $116 million, as investors stayed on the sidelines. Geopolitical tension from the...
OmniScience Capital Forecasts 15-25% Nifty 50 Upside by March 2027
Mumbai‑based OmniScience Capital projects India’s Nifty 50 index to reach 28,000‑31,000 by FY 27, implying a 15‑25% upside from current levels. The forecast assumes earnings per share of ₹1,280‑₹1,320 (≈ $15‑$16) and price‑to‑earnings multiples of 22‑24. Growth drivers include 10‑13% earnings expansion, easing...
Decoupling and South Korea’s New Capitalism
South Korea’s equity market surged 75% in 2025, vastly outpacing the S&P 500’s 18% gain, even as the country’s GDP grew just 1%, far below the United States and global averages. The rally reflects aggressive government policies and a wave of...
Nikkei Index Ends at Record High on Tech Gains
The Nikkei 225 closed at a record 59,585.86 points, up 0.40%, propelled by heavyweight technology stocks such as SoftBank Group. While the broader Topix slipped, the Prime Market saw gains in information‑communication and non‑ferrous metal sectors, offset by declines in...
Nifty Bank Prediction Today – April 22, 2026: Has Room to Fall. Go Long on Dips
The Nifty Bank index opened volatile on April 22, 2026, peaking at 57,400.25 before slipping to 57,095, down 0.5%. Analysts see immediate support around 56,800‑56,850, with a potential rebound to 57,700 if that zone holds. Futures mirror the spot, trading at 57,088...
JPMorgan Sees China Property Stabilising, Boosting Outlook for Equities.
JPMorgan sees China’s property market approaching a turning point as price declines slow and secondary‑home values rise in dozens of cities. The bank argues that stabilising housing conditions could act as a tailwind for Chinese equities, helping them outperform other...
Gift Nifty Signals Weak Start as Iran–US Talks Fail to Progress
India’s Gift Nifty opened at 24,370, down about 200 points, signaling a weak start as Iran‑US talks stalled. Analysts cite heightened geopolitical risk, the ongoing earnings season, and mixed global cues for continued volatility. Meanwhile, India‑US trade talks are advancing...
Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty Likely to Open Lower Amid Stalled Iran–US Talks and Weak Gift Nifty Cues
Welspun Living Ltd. (WELSPUNLIVING) has been confined to a ₹105‑₹155 ($1.27‑$1.87) price band for more than a year, but a recent 4% rally lifted the stock to ₹132.40 ($1.60). Technical analysis points to support around ₹125‑₹130 ($1.51‑$1.57) and suggests the...
Stocks to Trade: Raja Venkatraman Recommends Three Stocks for 22 April
India’s benchmark indices closed higher on April 22, with the Sensex gaining 0.96% to 79,273.33 and the Nifty 50 rising 0.87% to 24,576.60. The rally was fueled by advancing US‑Iran peace talks and broad‑based sector strength. Analyst Raja Venkatraman highlighted the result‑season backdrop...
As FPIs Continue to Sell, Outflows Likely to Rise Before Inflows Revive
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) dumped roughly $6.0 billion of Indian equities in the first half of April, with the financial‑services sector absorbing the bulk of $2.3 billion in outflows. Overall foreign inflows this fortnight were only $161 million, the weakest level since January 2025,...
Not Hype, the Compute Shortage Is Real
Chinese A‑share computing‑power leasing stocks surged in mid‑April, with several firms hitting daily limit‑up as AI demand outpaces chip supply. Token consumption on platforms like OpenRouter jumped 7‑8× year‑over‑year, pushing daily usage past 140 trillion, while high‑end GPU rentals rose 40%...
Gainers & Losers: Nestle, Groww and Ola Among 7 Big Movers on Tuesday
Indian equities closed higher on Tuesday, with the Nifty up 0.87% to 24,576.60 and the Sensex up 0.96% to 79,273.33. FMCG giant Nestle led gainers, jumping 7.3% after reporting a 27% YoY profit rise to about $134 million and 23% revenue...
Nifty Notches Third Straight Win, FMCG and Realty Lead the Charge
India’s benchmark indices extended their rally for a third day on April 21, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24,576.60 (+0.87%) and the Sensex at 79,273.33 (+0.96%). Gains were led by the FMCG and Realty sectors, each climbing over 2%, while Private...
PL Capital Sees Nifty at 27,080; Flags Geopolitical Risks, Crude-Led Pressures
PL Capital projects the Nifty 50 to reach 27,080 by FY 28, driven by a 15% earnings compound annual growth rate. The index has slipped 6.6% in the last quarter amid foreign fund outflows and heightened geopolitical tension, especially in West Asia....
Middle East Conflict Weighs on Thai Banks as Profits Slip
Thai banks entered 2026 with a cautious outlook after Q1 earnings fell sharply amid heightened Middle East tensions and a global energy shock. SCB X posted an 18% net‑income decline to 10.2 bn baht (≈$317 m), missing forecasts. Kasikornbank’s profit slipped 3% once...
ASX Wobbles as Oil Stocks and Gold Miners Fall, Wall Street Slips
The ASX 200 barely moved, closing at 8,949.40 after a 3.9‑point dip, as investors weighed the latest US‑Iran peace‑talks and easing oil prices. Energy giants Woodside and Santos slipped about 1.5‑1.8% while coal producers Yancoal and Whitehaven jumped 3.8% on...
Victory Giant Surges in Debut After Biggest Hong Kong Listing This Year
Victory Giant Technology Huizhou Co., a key Nvidia supplier, debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a $2.6 billion raise, the city’s largest listing in seven months. The stock opened at HK$336.20 (about $43) versus the HK$209.88 (≈$27) issue price,...
Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty Trade Flat with Positive Bias Amid US–Iran Tensions; Crude Spike Raises Volatility Concerns
Indian equities opened lower on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions lifted Brent crude above $95, stoking inflation worries and market volatility. The BSE Sensex slipped 273 points to 78,220 and the NSE Nifty fell 106 points to 24,247, trading in...
Markets Reverse Early Losses, Sensex Climbs 377 Points by Midday; SBI, Trent Lead Gains
Indian equities erased early‑session losses on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 377 points to 78,871.23 (+0.48%) and the Nifty 50 rising 109 points to 24,462.80 (+0.45%). PSU banks powered the rally, led by State Bank of India up 3.17% on...
China’s Lending Benchmark Stability Prompts Asian Markets Growth
China’s core lending benchmark, the 7‑day repo rate, has held steady at 2.5% for the third consecutive month, reinforcing liquidity in the country’s banking system. The stability has encouraged investors to increase exposure to Asian equities, driving a 1.8% rally...
Bursa Malaysia up at Midday in Line with Regional Peers
Bursa Malaysia's FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 0.30% to 1,700.32 points, up 5.11 points, mirroring gains in Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Indonesia. Turnover reached 1.75 billion shares worth RM1.33 billion (≈$293 million). Despite the rise, market breadth was negative with 604...
FII-DII Data: FIIs Turn Net Buyers for Three Straight Sessions in Indian Stock Market; Can the Buying Streak Continue?
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned net buyers in India’s cash market for three consecutive sessions, purchasing ₹683.20 cr ($82 m) on April 17, ₹382.36 cr ($46 m) on April 16 and ₹666.15 cr ($80 m) on April 15. This brief reversal follows months of outflows, with FIIs having sold...
Rajesh Palviya Sees Nifty Rally Extending This Week on Strong Bullish Momentum
Indian equities extended a third straight week of gains, with the Nifty forming higher highs and lows and a bullish Marubozu candle on the weekly chart. Analyst Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities sees the index testing 24,400, where a breakout...
Nifty Has a Bit of Momentum, but Faces Resistance at 24,300-24,700
The Nifty index is gathering momentum after a four‑month decline, with analysts eyeing a critical resistance band between 24,300 and 24,700 points. A decisive break above 24,700 could propel the index toward 25,500, while a slip below the zone may...
Mcap of 8 of Top-10 Most Valued Firms Surges by Rs 1.87 Lakh Cr; Airtel Biggest Winner
Eight of India’s ten most valuable companies added roughly Rs 1.87 lakh crore (~$22.6 bn) in market capitalisation during a holiday‑shortened week, with Bharti Airtel leading the rally. Airtel’s valuation jumped Rs 58,831.52 crore (about $7.1 bn) to Rs 11,25,125.21 crore, while Reliance Industries stayed the top‑valued...
Ahead of Market: 10 Things that Will Decide Stock Market Action on Monday
Indian equities closed higher on Friday, with the Nifty up 0.65% to 24,353.55 and the Sensex up 0.38% to 78,111.24, led by consumer and metal buying. Technical analysts flag the 50‑day moving average at 24,410 as a decisive hurdle; a...
Can Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains on Monday? Oil Prices, 5 Factors to Guide Dalal Street This Week
Indian equities are set to open higher on Monday as the Nifty and Sensex aim to extend a second straight session of gains following a 250‑point surge in GIFT Nifty. Market optimism is fueled by easing geopolitical tensions in the...
F&O Talk: Midcaps, Smallcaps Stage Sharp Comeback, Trade Above Key Moving Averages. What's the Outlook?
The Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 have surged past their 20‑day and 50‑day EMAs, closing in on all‑time highs, while the broader Nifty index trades above its 50‑day EMA but remains below the 100‑ and 200‑day EMAs. Technical indicators point to...
Buy or Sell: Sumeet Bagadia Recommends Three Stocks to Buy on Monday — 20 April 2026
Indian equities extended a five‑day rally on Monday as the Nifty 50 closed at 24,353 and the Sensex at 78,493, buoyed by easing US‑Iran tensions. Technical indicators showed a bullish bias, with the 50‑day DEMA forming a strong candle and the...
Top Gainers & Losers on April 17: Angel One, Triveni Turbine, Zen Tech, Emami, OLA, Suzlon Energy Among Top Gainers
Indian equities rallied on April 17, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex each gaining 0.65% to close at 24,353 and 78,493 respectively. Mid‑cap and small‑cap indices outperformed, jumping 3.5% and 4.4%, while the rupee firmed to about 92.7 per dollar as...
Why Is Nifty 50 Facing Resistance at 24,400 Level? Experts List Out These Triggers
The Indian Nifty 50 index hovered around the 24,200 mark on Friday, buoyed by a rally in the Sensex and positive global cues tied to de‑escalation talks in the Middle East. Technical analysis shows the 24,400‑24,500 band acting as a strong...
Market Wrap: Caution Finally Hits ASX to End Three-Week Winning Streak
The ASX 200 slipped 0.1% on Friday to 8,946.90, ending a three‑week rally as investors booked profits amid a tentative Iran cease‑fire. Technology defied the pullback, posting a 13% weekly gain driven by WiseTech Global and NextDC, while Zip surged after...
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Jumps 50 Nearly Points; Oil Prices, Asian Markets...
Indian equities slipped modestly on Thursday as the weekly Sensex expiry heightened volatility, though a firmer rupee and softer Brent crude provided some cushion. Gift Nifty futures surged 47 points to 24,218, signaling a bullish opening for the market. Analysts...
Stocks to Watch: FLCT, Yangzijiang Maritime, MoneyMax, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit
Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) completed a €43 million (≈$47 million) freehold logistics acquisition in Hapert, the Netherlands, boosting its distribution per unit. Yangzijiang Maritime signed contracts for eight VLCC new‑builds and the sale of four medium‑range tankers, funded by equity...
PSEi Flat as Caution Persists Amid Middle East Risks
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed at 6,063.69 on April 16, up a marginal 0.01% (0.34 point), indicating a flat market. Total turnover was roughly $122 million, while foreign investors recorded net outflows of about $18 million. Industrials led gains with...
Positioning Between Relief and Risk
A two‑week conditional cease‑fire between the United States and Iran has lifted the immediate tail‑risk of the Middle East conflict, causing global equities to rally and oil prices to retreat. First Metro Securities frames the situation as a macro‑transmission story...
Sensex, Nifty Pare Gains to End Marginally Lower, Adani Enterprises, Hindalco Lead Gainers
India's benchmark indices slipped modestly on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex down 0.16% to 77,989 and the NSE Nifty 50 falling 0.14% to 24,197 after a volatile session. Profit‑booking at elevated levels and lingering uncertainty over US‑Iran negotiations dampened sentiment,...
Indian Stocks Heading for Promising Opening on Thursday
Indian equities are set for a strong opening on Thursday, buoyed by a global equity rebound and softer crude prices. Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers, injecting roughly ₹666 crore (about $80 million) in the previous session. The Gift Nifty at 24,355...
Stocks in News: Wipro, Angel One, HDB Financial, Clean Max Enviro, M&M
Indian equities rallied on Wednesday, pushing the Nifty 50 back above the 24,000 level and setting sights on the 24,350‑24,600 range. HDB Financial posted a 41% year‑on‑year jump in Q4 profit to Rs 751 crore (≈ $90 million) and cleared a Rs 32,825 crore (≈ $4 billion) debt...