Indian consumption sector’s defensive shield cracks — can this rare 20% slide unlock an entry point? Motilal Oswal weighs in

Indian consumption sector’s defensive shield cracks — can this rare 20% slide unlock an entry point? Motilal Oswal weighs in

India’s consumption sector, traditionally seen as a defensive haven during market volatility, is in the midst of a rare and sharp underperformance — with the Nifty FMCG and Nifty Consumption indices down about 20% and 17% from their September 2024 peaks, respectively. While the sector has lagged the broader market in recent months, Motilal Oswal … Read more

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Tuesday

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Tuesday

In the light of optimistic global market cues, Indian equities reversed two days of losses, ending with notable gains at the start of the week. The Nifty ended 108 points higher at 19,754 on Monday, while the Sensex advanced by 367 points. Outperforming its broader counterparts, the Nifty Midcap 100 reached a new intraday record … Read more

68 smallcap stocks offer double-digit weekly returns in broad-based rally

68 smallcap stocks offer double-digit weekly returns in broad-based rally

Equity markets witnessed a broad-based rally during the week, supported by robust macro data and sustained foreign inflows. During the week, as many as 68 smallcap stocks delivered double-digit weekly returns with four of them offering over 25% returns. DCM Shriram Industries was the top gainer in the smallcap pack with a nearly 32% return, … Read more