OMC stocks surged as easing oil prices, driven by renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talks, lifted sentiment. Crude remained below the key $100 mark, reducing margin pressure concerns. Improved geopolitical outlook and steady vessel movement through Hormuz supported gains, while refiners also traded higher amid broader optimism in energy markets.
Ola Electric shares rebounded 6% after a sharp fall, extending their volatile streak. The stock has swung widely on improving EV developments, including in-house LFP battery progress, PLI certification and rising registrations. Despite momentum, weak financials and declining revenue keep investor sentiment cautiously optimistic, with mixed technical cues ahead.
Shares of Eternal and Swiggy have fallen sharply in 2026 so far, down about 17% and 32%, amid inflation concerns, potential AI-led job losses, and fears of weaker discretionary spending. While analysts are weighing the risk-reward between the two, Eternal has shown some near-term recovery and strong long-term performance, delivering significant gains over the past three years.
MCX shares rose sharply on Wednesday, extending a five-day rally with total gains of 12%. The surge is driven by rising commodity prices and higher trading volumes, boosting earnings visibility. Strong Q3 results, including a 151% profit jump and robust turnover growth, further strengthened investor confidence in the exchange.
IT stocks rallied up to 5% on Wednesday, driven by improved market sentiment on hopes of fresh Iran-US talks and easing concerns around AI disruption. After earlier losses due to AI and inflation worries, the sector is seeing a partial recovery, with Nifty IT emerging as a top gainer.
Bitcoin hovered near a one-month high after softer U.S. PPI data supported prices, though profit booking capped gains. Ethereum and major altcoins saw mild declines. Analysts highlighted strong whale accumulation and improving sentiment, with expectations of a sustained uptrend if key resistance levels are breached amid easing macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns.
Mutual funds have raised their stake in Vodafone Idea for the third straight quarter, signalling steady institutional confidence despite the stock’s weak performance. Holdings climbed to 5.9% in March 2026, even as FIIs trimmed exposure. With the stock trading below key moving averages, analysts maintain a cautious “Hold” outlook.
Power stocks rallied as rising temperatures boosted expectations of higher electricity demand across India. After a weather-led slowdown in March, demand is likely to pick up with pre-monsoon heat and potential El Niño conditions. Analysts expect increased coal-based generation, supporting select power companies amid an improving sector outlook.
Brokerages remain bullish on select stocks including LT Foods, Aditya Birla Real Estate, PhysicsWallah, Aurionpro Solutions and Solar Industries, with potential upside of 20–38% backed by strong growth visibility and sectoral tailwinds.
A drop in oil prices boosted the rupee and reduced hedging costs, easing pressure on importers and improving currency sentiment.
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