INDIAN STOCK VALUATIONS

India’s consumption story is gaining momentum after GST cuts, with automakers, insurers, and FMCG firms set to benefit. Expert Mark Matthews highlights IT as undervalued, despite global uncertainties and tariff risks from the U.S. He believes India’...

More than the Nifty and Sensex, it is positive market breadth which reflects the street’s underlying optimism. A part of this is probably thanks to the statement over the weekend indicating a possible thaw in the India-US relationship which has been...

Despite a GST rate cut lifting sentiment, FIIs remain cautious on Indian equities, says InCred Capital’s Pramod Amthe, stressing earnings as the key trigger. He sees opportunities in autos, financials, and consumer discretionary, with high-convictio...

Indian equity markets show cautious optimism amid global and domestic triggers. Chakri Lokapriya highlights falling INR, FII selling, and tariff uncertainty but points to fair valuations at 19–20x FY27 earnings. He stresses GST reforms as a structur...

Despite GST 2.0's reforms aiming to boost consumption and corporate earnings, FIIs continue selling Indian stocks, driven by Trump's tariff concerns and global uncertainties. A significant FII exodus, reaching ₹1.4 lakh crore in 2025, persists despi...

ICICI Prudential’s Anand Shah expects tariff resolution through dialogue. He advises tilting portfolios to 50% equity allocation given current valuations, and favours consumer services and manufacturing over IT and FMCG as bottom-up stock selection ...

Foreign investors heavily sold Indian equities in August, withdrawing over ₹80,000 crore in July and August combined. Financial services faced the brunt, with ₹9,817 crore offloaded in the second half of August, following ₹13,471 crore earlier. IT s...

Indian equities kicked off last week on a high, with the GST Council’s sweeping tax cuts sparking hopes of a broad rally. However, the rally fizzled out as quickly as it started. By Friday, the Nifty gave up much of its early gains.

Indian equity markets saw a 1% gain but stayed below 25,000, prompting analysis of underlying trends. GST rationalization is expected to boost volumes and margins from Q3, benefiting India Inc. Metals led sectoral gains, supported by potential US ra...

For the next few months, before you take any buy-sell decision on the stock market, ask yourself this question. How is the Nifty’s movement impacting the bottom line of a company whose stock you are planning to buy-sell? The answer will help you avo...

Indian stock markets continued their upward trend. Sensex and Nifty rose for the third consecutive day. This surge was fueled by optimism surrounding proposed tax changes under GST 2.0. Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were key drivers of this grow...

The GST Council's sweeping rate cuts across sectors have ignited a market rally, with auto, FMCG, cement, insurance, and consumer durable stocks in sharp focus. Two-wheelers, small cars, cement, insurance, and packaged goods are now significantly ch...

We are in turbulent and confused times, at least where the market is concerned. Sentiment on the street swings with each statement by an Indian minister or a US official, or President Trump himself. One way to deal with this is to sit it out. But if...

Despite Indian promoters offloading record shares, retail investors remain bullish, says Raamdeo Agrawal. Promoter shareholding fell to an eight-year low, while domestic institutional investors' share rose to a record high, surpassing foreign invest...

Railway and defence stocks are recovering, sparking discussions about their value. Experts suggest long-term growth potential in defence, electronics, and renewable energy. Banking sector remains strong, particularly PSU banks. Focus shifts to domes...

Reliance Industries is planning to list Jio Platforms by 2026. This move may lead to a 15% tariff increase in the telecom sector. Analysts predict Jio's valuation could rise beyond $133 billion. The IPO will offer exits to early investors. Sebi's ne...

Indian institutions are close to a record in stock purchases this year. This cushions the market as foreign funds sell. Local investors have bought over $59 billion in equities. Foreigners have withdrawn $14 billion in 2025. Retail participation dri...

Reliance Jio is gearing up for a potential record-breaking IPO by the first half of 2026. While analysts see it as a major value-unlocking event, concerns remain over execution risks, holding company discounts, and missed opportunities from not purs...

GST rate changes spark optimism in Indian markets, though global investors remain cautious amid tariff concerns. While some sectors may benefit from reduced tax complexities, India faces competition from other Asian markets like China, which are att...