Nifty 50 earnings growth fell short of expectations in FY25 and FY26. While Q4 FY26 results led to an upward revision for FY27E Nifty 50 EPS growth, past downgrades suggest caution. Automobiles, metals, NBFC, telecom, and infrastructure are poised for strong growth. Private banks form the backbone of these expectations.
Veteran investor Vikas Khemani said concerns over Indian equities stem largely from recency bias, not weakening fundamentals. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted India’s strong long-term outperformance versus emerging markets and urged investors to focus on structural growth drivers rather than short-term market volatility.
Jefferies has initiated coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 490. The brokerage sees strong growth potential driven by a new leadership team and an expanded product range. Poonawalla Fincorp is expected to achieve the fastest AUM growth among major NBFCs. Profitability is also projected to improve significantly, supporting premium valuations.
InterGlobe Aviation faces significant challenges in 2026 due to new FDTL norms causing pilot shortages and widespread disruptions. The Israel-Iran conflict further impacted operations with airspace restrictions and rising oil prices, leading to a net loss in Q4 FY26. Analysts remain cautious, with the outlook dependent on oil prices and geopolitical stability.
Major brokers are set to launch algorithmic trading tools for retail investors in the coming months, following enhanced regulatory clarity. This move aims to expand broker revenue streams and help fintech firms scale by offering accessible algo strategies, potentially for as low as ₹5,000 per strategy.
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Wednesday. This decline was driven by escalating tensions in the Gulf region and a subsequent rise in oil prices. The rupee touched 95.70 against the dollar. Higher oil prices impacted the currency. Peace talks between Tehran and Washington showed little progress. The government is finalizing measures to attract foreign capital.
Wall Street closed lower as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices triggered inflation concerns and profit booking. Financials and tech stocks led declines, though chipmakers stayed resilient on AI optimism. Strong services data and steady labor conditions contrasted with geopolitical risks, while expectations for a potential Fed rate hike continued to climb.
US inflation rose at a moderate to strong pace, driven largely by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, the Federal Reserve said. Higher oil prices disrupted supply chains and lifted input costs, while consumer spending showed widening inequality, with lower-income households facing rising financial strain.
US investment firm GQG Partners has sold a 1.8 per cent stake in GMR Airports to Fidelity International. The deal, valued at Rs 1,906 crore, saw GQG Partners offload 19.50 crore shares. Fidelity International acquired the same number of shares. This transaction occurred as GMR Airports reported a profit of Rs 400.49 crore for the March quarter.
Domestic markets rebounded from early losses despite rising Iran-US tensions, supported by strong gains in banking stocks. Analysts have recommended Ather Energy and J&K Bank for Thursday, citing bullish breakouts, healthy volumes, strong momentum indicators and favorable long-term technical structures.
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