F&O Talk| Nifty logs 11 sessions of tight moves post 1,500-point rally. Here are the key levels Sudeep Shah is eyeing

F&O Talk| Nifty logs 11 sessions of tight moves post 1,500-point rally. Here are the key levels Sudeep Shah is eyeing

Markets snapped their four-week winning run, ending slightly lower as profit-booking and mixed global cues weighed in. While the tone stayed largely positive and volatile during the initial sessions, late-week selling erased early gains. Sectoral performance remained mixed during the week. Metals, Energy, and Realty stocks saw gains, while Auto, Pharma, and IT sectors came … Read more

F&O Talk | Nifty heading towards 26k? Crucial breakout may boost sentiment: Sudeep Shah

F&O Talk | Nifty heading towards 26k? Crucial breakout may boost sentiment: Sudeep Shah

Indian equities extended their winning streak for a third straight week, aided by supportive domestic and global cues. After a subdued start, benchmark indices gradually moved higher through most sessions, though profit-booking on the final day pared some of the gains. Ultimately, both the Nifty and Sensex closed nearly 1% higher, ending the week at … Read more

Stock-specific opportunities emerging in defence, renewables after recent market pullback: Narendra Solanki

Stock-specific opportunities emerging in defence, renewables after recent market pullback: Narendra Solanki

Railway and defence stocks staged a rebound in Tuesday’s trade, sparking debate over whether the bounce was sustainable or merely a technical blip. Market experts noted that valuations in these pockets remain elevated, but recent corrections have opened selective opportunities. Narendra Solanki, Head of Equity Research at Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers, told ET … Read more

PSU bank stocks sink up to 40% in 2025. Can SBI’s market leadership, policy tailwinds drive a comeback?

PSU bank stocks sink up to 40% in 2025. Can SBI’s market leadership, policy tailwinds drive a comeback?

Stocks of public sector banks have had a lackluster run on Dalal Street in 2025 so far, significantly underperforming not just private banks but also the broader Nifty, with some falling by up to 40%. With the tailwinds of lower interest rates, the RBI’s accommodative stance, and decent earnings, can PSU banks engineer a comeback? … Read more

$394 mn inflows eyed as IHCL, Swiggy, 5 more join Nifty Next 50 in March rejig

4 mn inflows eyed as IHCL, Swiggy, 5 more join Nifty Next 50 in March rejig

The NSE’s semi-annual index rejig is set to take effect on Thursday, March 27, and it’s expected to trigger major shifts in stock flows as it coincides with the monthly derivatives expiry. According to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, this rejig will impact passive fund flows, with notable changes seen in the Nifty Next 50 … Read more

Long-term investment in financial sector could yield strong returns: Neeraj Dewan

Long-term investment in financial sector could yield strong returns: Neeraj Dewan

“If one is a long-term investor, this is also a domestic-focused, our own domestic-focused consumption story and there is definitely scope there to build on to a portfolio if you are seeing some correction and consolidation started to happen, then one can be looking at real estate also,” says Neeraj Dewan, Market Expert. What is … Read more

Stocks in news: Infosys, Dixon Tech, AstraZeneca Pharma, HAL, GMR Airports

Stocks in news: Infosys, Dixon Tech, AstraZeneca Pharma, HAL, GMR Airports

Domestic markets began the week on a subdued note and ended nearly flat, pausing after Friday’s decline. In today’s trade, shares of Infosys, Dixon Tech, AstraZeneca Pharma, HAL, GMR Airports among others will be in focus due to various news developments.InfosysThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday lifted restrictions placed on employees … Read more

BlackRock, SBI Life among investors in Union Bank QIP

BlackRock, SBI Life among investors in Union Bank QIP

State owned Union Bank of India has raised Rs 3000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) allowing the bank to deepen its capital and also reduce its government holding below the regulatory ceiling of 75%, multiple people aware of the details said. Demand was ten times the amount required as large local and overseas … Read more

Don’t short Bank Nifty till it drops below 44,500: Rupak De

Don’t short Bank Nifty till it drops below 44,500: Rupak De

Bank Nifty has not been displaying significant momentum, primarily due to the lackluster performance of the heavyweight HDFC Bank. Rupak De, Senior Technical analyst at LKP Securities, says it may not be advisable to consider shorting until Bank Nifty drops below 44,500. “A decisive decline below this level could potentially drive the index towards 43,800/43,500. … Read more

Nifty could hit 20,600 on crossing 20,400: Analysts

Nifty could hit 20,600 on crossing 20,400: Analysts

The Nifty could touch 20,600 if it manages to breach the 20,400 level. Analysts, however, said upsides would be tougher to come after the recent run-up and crucial support is at 19,900. Tata Steel, Grasim, Tech Mahindra, Alkem Labs, Tata Consumer, and Union Bank could gain in the short term, while analysts anticipate continued weakness … Read more