Kolkata: India is likely to record a 7.5% real GDP growth in the next fiscal while the headline inflation will remain within the central bank’s comfort levels, Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra said. He projected the trend GDP growth at 7% while the real GDP growth to be above it, driven by structural and … Read more
On November 26, 2025, the Nifty crossed 26,000, followed by the SENSEX soaring past 86,000 for the first time just a day later. After a brief period of market turbulence, these milestones were widely seen as evidence of the market’s revival. The optimism appears well-founded at the index level. However, the story is different when … Read more
Indian equity markets have spent nearly 18 months moving sideways, and according to Ashi Anand, Founder & CEO of IME Capital, this consolidation phase has been shaped by a mix of headwinds—weak growth, elevated interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty. But the narrative is gradually improving. Anand notes that over the past 3–5 months, growth indicators … Read more
Mumbai: Nomura has set its price target for the Nifty for 2026 at 29,300, implying an upside of close to 13% from the index’s Tuesday closing level. ICICI Bank, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, Titan, Ultratech Cement, Godrej Consumer Products, LG Electronics, CG Power, Swiggy, Dr Reddy’s, Dixon Technologies, Alkem, Mahindra Finance, … Read more
With signs of loan growth picking up in the Indian banking sector, investors are looking for guidance on potential winners. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal shared his views on banks, infrastructure, hospitality and IPOs with ET Now. Banking Picks: ICICI, Axis, Kotak LeadOn bank stocks, Sabharwal said, “Among large banks, we own ICICI, Axis, and some … Read more
Indian shares advanced for a fourth session on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 0.5% and the Nifty closing above the 25,800 mark, as heavyweight Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank surged on post-results optimism. Gains were partly offset by profit-taking in ICICI Bank, which capped the broader rally. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 411.18 points, or … Read more
Mumbai: Private sector lender Axis Bank on Wednesday reported a 26% fall in its September-quarter net profit to ₹5,090 crore due to a one-time standard asset provision impact. A poll of analysts by Bloomberg had estimated a net profit at ₹5,838 crore. The lender had reported a net profit of ₹6,918 crore in the year-ago … Read more
The Indian equity market started the week on a weak note, with the Nifty 50 slipping below the 25,200 mark, as global geopolitical concerns weighed on investor sentiment. However, analysts believe the broader market setup remains constructive, and dips could offer fresh buying opportunities. According to Rajesh Bhosale, Equity Technical Analyst at Angel One, the … Read more
Eternal (formerly known as Zomato) has become the top pick in the mutual fund portfolios in August, receiving the highest investment of Rs 7,200 crore, beating down some big names such as Infosys, Paytm, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. The report further highlights that the stock … Read more
Equity investors became poorer by Rs 9.69 lakh crore in two days of sharp fall in the stock markets, where the benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,555 points. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on India came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 … Read more