Silver prices tumbled up to Rs 17,500 on the MCX, slipping below pre-duty hike levels as demand weakened at elevated prices and industrial sentiment softened. A sharp import duty jump, global growth concerns, and fading safe-haven buying have erased all post-hike gains, pushing silver into a highly volatile phase.
Indian markets face rising macro risks from global shocks, currency pressure, and energy prices, impacting domestic consumption and corporate earnings. Ajay Srivastava advises aggressive diversification, favoring legacy and promoter-driven companies, while suggesting caution on Indian IT and highlighting selective opportunities in the export-oriented pharma sector.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming capital markets by automating trading, research and portfolio management functions once handled manually. While AI is improving efficiency and productivity across finance, experts believe human judgment, relationships and strategic decision-making will remain essential in investment banking, sales and client advisory roles.
HUDCO shares plunged over 8% despite the company reporting a sharp rise in Q4FY26 net profit, driven mainly by a deferred tax gain. While revenue and interest income improved strongly, profit before tax declined and expenses rose sharply, raising concerns over the sustainability and quality of earnings growth.
Indian equity markets recovered despite early volatility, with fuel price hikes and easing Adani concerns providing support. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal emphasizes that global macro factors like commodity prices, inflation, and Middle East tensions will now dictate market direction, overshadowing corporate earnings.
Shares of HPCL and BPCL fell up to 3% despite the first fuel price hike since 2022, as investors worried the increase would not offset mounting losses. Analysts estimate OMCs could still lose nearly Rs 500 crore daily at current crude prices. With Brent crude above $100 and West Asia tensions persisting, markets fear another quarter of heavy financial pressure for state-run fuel retailers.
Investors anticipate prolonged elevated U.S. Treasury yields due to inflation concerns, particularly from surging oil prices amid Middle East conflict. Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces challenges containing these pressures, as persistent inflation and potential policy shifts could further impact yields and economic growth.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited shares fell over 4% despite reporting steady Q4FY26 earnings growth, strong sequential performance and higher annual profit. While Nomura maintained a ‘Buy’ rating, citing strong order backlog and valuations, Goldman Sachs stayed ‘Neutral’, pointing to weaker execution and margin pressure despite robust revenue visibility.
Cupid, a contraceptives manufacturer, has seen a remarkable 620% rally in the past year, making it the costliest stock in its category with a P/E of 197. Despite strong fundamentals and technicals, experts advise caution for fresh investors due to its high valuation, suggesting partial profit-booking for existing shareholders.
Oil marketing companies have raised petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs 3 per litre due to prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and escalating global energy crisis. This move aims to alleviate financial pressure on OMCs, which have been absorbing losses amid soaring crude oil prices.
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