Category: Stock Market

April has arrived, and with it, the much-anticipated Q4 earnings season. Over the next few weeks, a flurry of financial results from major Indian firms will give investors a critical read on how corporate India wrapped up FY25, and what might lie ahead as we head into FY26. The first week kicks off with big…

The March quarter of FY25 is likely to be a subdued one for India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Despite some outliers showing relative resilience, overall sector performance is expected to remain underwhelming, shaped by sluggish demand, inflationary pressure, and weak volume growth. From muted urban sentiment to rising input costs, several headwinds are weighing…

The markets are on edge, global headlines are swinging sentiment like a pendulum, and just when investors thought it couldn’t get worse, the U.S. starts rattling the tariff saber again. After a brutal sell-off that saw ₹24 lakh crore in investor wealth wiped out in three days, Indian equities staged a shaky rebound. But let’s…

After a turbulent year marked by volatility and global headwinds, the Indian stock market is stepping into FY26 with a renewed sense of cautious optimism. Despite a significant selloff in the latter half of FY25, the Nifty 50 managed to close the year with a modest gain of 5.34%.  As market participants look ahead, several…

India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector recorded a meaningful rebound during the March 2025 quarter, primarily driven by improved consumption in urban markets. This recovery was supported by favorable weather conditions, increased stocking of seasonal products, and early signs of easing inflation. The sector, which had faced headwinds from high input costs and subdued discretionary…

India’s electronics manufacturing landscape is poised for a major leap as the Union Cabinet has approved a ₹22,919 crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme focused exclusively on passive (non-semiconductor) electronic components. The move is seen as a critical step toward building a self-reliant component ecosystem and could be a game-changer for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) players.…

Gas stocks surged on March 24, recording gains between 0.5% and 5% in early trading following proposed regulatory changes and an open house discussion scheduled for mid-April. Analysts from top brokerage firms, including Morgan Stanley and CLSA, have shared their perspectives on how these developments could impact investors in gas stocks. What Is Driving the…

Amid an ongoing market correction, nearly 20 companies listed on the BSE have slipped below the ₹1 lakh crore market capitalisation threshold since the end of September 2024, when Indian equities were at their peak. The affected firms include Mankind Pharma, Tata Consumer Products, CG Power, Havells India, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Apollo Hospitals, JSW Energy,…

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reportedly considering a major policy shift that could alter the way foreign investors participate in India’s stock market. According to a recent report by the Economic Times, SEBI is exploring the possibility of allowing overseas individuals to invest directly in Indian equities, bypassing the existing foreign…

After five consecutive months of market declines, India’s stock market has staged a spectacular comeback, delivering its biggest monthly rally in 4 years. The total market capitalization of listed firms on the Bombay Stock Exchange BSE surged by 9.4% in March, marking the highest single-month gain since May 2021. With this stunning rise, India has…