Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 7% to a new 52-week high after ICRA upgraded the telecom operator’s rating and revised its outlook. Investor sentiment was further boosted by lower AGR dues, promoter support from the Aditya Birla Group and Citi removing its ‘High Risk’ tag while maintaining a bullish outlook.
India is set to boost foreign investment soon. The government plans to cut taxes on global funds investing in Indian bonds. Ownership limits on certain bonds may also be removed. These measures aim to attract more capital. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to allow unlimited access to some long-term government bonds for overseas investors.
Indian equity markets have remained under pressure in CY26 amid global uncertainties, persistent FII selling and other macroeconomic challenges. The BSE Sensex has fallen about 12.5% so far this year, while several large-cap stocks have witnessed sharp corrections. Fifteen large-cap names have declined between 25% and 40%, highlighting the breadth of the ongoing market weakness.
Morgan Stanley remains constructive on Indian equities, citing improving earnings growth, supportive policies, healthy domestic inflows and attractive long-term prospects. The brokerage believes India is well placed for a sustained market upcycle and has identified 12 stocks across sectors that it expects to outperform as the growth cycle strengthens.
TCS shares plunged over 9% on Wednesday, putting the stock on track for its worst single-day fall since the COVID-led market crash of 2020. Technical analysts warn that a breach of key support near Rs 2,200 could trigger further downside, while AI concerns and weak growth continue to weigh.
Indian smallcap and midcap stocks plummeted on Wednesday due to persistent FII selling, a weakening rupee, and global factors. IT stocks, which had surged previously, saw a sharp selloff, with major players like TCS and Infosys dropping significantly. Analysts point to energy shocks and current account deficit concerns impacting market sentiment.
Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher, driven by renewed enthusiasm for AI-linked equities, pushing the S&P 500 to a ninth consecutive gain. The yen neared the 160-per-dollar level as traders awaited clues on Bank of Japan interest rate policy. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose amid reports of US forces intercepting Iranian missile and drone attacks.
CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycler, plans to raise ₹630 crore via an offer for sale. The company, heavily reliant on recycled aluminium, faces commodity price volatility and customer concentration risks. Despite revenue growth and margin expansion, negative operating cash flow and increased debt warrant caution for investors.
Markets closed higher on weekly expiry day despite volatility, with Nifty showing signs of recovery but facing resistance around 23,800-24,000. Key stocks like Alkem Labs, Vedanta, Canara Bank, NHPC, and Adani Ports are in focus due to significant corporate developments including block deals, ED visits, capital raising plans, oversubscribed OFS, and strong cargo volumes.
Godrej Industries has launched Godrej Wealth, its new wealth management arm, targeting ₹1 lakh crore in assets under management by 2031. The platform will cater to affluent and high net worth individuals with investable assets of ₹2 crore and above.
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