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India markets look past Operation Sindoor, trade tailwinds steal the show, earnings to dictate price moves

BUSINESS

India markets look past Operation Sindoor, trade tailwinds steal the show, earnings to dictate price moves

For now, investors are not pricing in any escalation of the current conflict into a full-blown war situation

Markets focused on trade, not tension, say leading foreign fund managers

BUSINESS

Markets focused on trade, not tension, say leading foreign fund managers

India is acting responsibly, doing what’s necessary for national security while keeping the messaging clear, says a fund manager

Markets backed by flows, fundamentals, and trade tailwinds; Operation Sindoor should not worry investors: Nilesh Shah

BUSINESS

Markets backed by flows, fundamentals, and trade tailwinds; Operation Sindoor should not worry investors: Nilesh Shah

History suggests that post-strikes, markets climb sharply

'One more leg down is likely, but bull case a possibility,' says Rohit Srivastava

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'One more leg down is likely, but bull case a possibility,' says Rohit Srivastava

The failure to cross the 61% retracement suggests a retest of previous low

The dollar's power is at risk, private debt is booming, and capex is on shaky ground: Harvard's Victoria Ivashina

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The dollar's power is at risk, private debt is booming, and capex is on shaky ground: Harvard's Victoria Ivashina

Harvard’s Victoria Ivashina breaks down the hidden forces rattling investors and reshaping capital flows.

Tales from the Big Bull: Utpal Sheth on what he learned from Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

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Tales from the Big Bull: Utpal Sheth on what he learned from Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

In a wide-ranging conversation, Sheth shared some of the most telling stories and insights from his years with Jhunjhunwala—stories that capture not just investment thinking, but philosophy, temperament, and the art of patience.

Consumption growth could be driver, but underlying drivers a concern: Utpal Sheth

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Consumption growth could be driver, but underlying drivers a concern: Utpal Sheth

A key engine of past consumption booms was employment in the technology sector. “Over the last 30 years, the largest consumption driver has been the job creation by the IT sector. We are not seeing that, right?” he added, “We were seeing growth at the higher end of the consumption buckets. Will that continue? Probably,” he said.

Utpal Sheth on Lessons from Dalal Street Legends: Valuation Discipline, Conviction, and the Human Factor

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Utpal Sheth on Lessons from Dalal Street Legends: Valuation Discipline, Conviction, and the Human Factor

Utpal Sheth shared timeless shared timeless insights gleaned from decades of working closely with the legendary investors in an exclusive interview on The Wealth Formula with N Mahalakshmi.

Buffett Says Berkshire sitting on $335 billion in cash, waiting for ‘fat pitches’

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Buffett Says Berkshire sitting on $335 billion in cash, waiting for ‘fat pitches’

Buffett said Berkshire came close to deploying $10 billion recently, and wouldn't hesitate to spend “$100 billion” when the right opportunity came along

Everyone’s watching the index—but that’s not where the action is

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Everyone’s watching the index—but that’s not where the action is

Divergence between index and median returns signals growing profit concentration and shifting market dynamics

Q&A | India is attracting dedicated attention, 'well-positioned': Macquarie Capital's Viktor Shvets

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Q&A | India is attracting dedicated attention, 'well-positioned': Macquarie Capital's Viktor Shvets

India's structural strengths and geopolitical positioning are drawing foreign capital beyond the EM baskets, said Viktor Shvets, Head of Global Desk Strategy at Macquarie Capital.

Q&A | Focus is on risk-mitigating regulations, reducing unnecessary burden: SEBI's Tuhin Kanta Pandey

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Q&A | Focus is on risk-mitigating regulations, reducing unnecessary burden: SEBI's Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Tuhin Kanta Pandey added that measures to tighten the SME IPO regulation were taken, and if they require a relook, the capital market regulator will revisit them, in consultation with the industry.

Worst fallout of wars often priced in early, dollar weakness need not mean weakness in global stock markets: Sushil Kedia

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Worst fallout of wars often priced in early, dollar weakness need not mean weakness in global stock markets: Sushil Kedia

Market strategist and veteran trader Sushil Kedia is bearish on financials after the recent rally

FMCG, Healthcare, IT likely safe havens as markets brace for deeper correction: Sushil Kedia

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FMCG, Healthcare, IT likely safe havens as markets brace for deeper correction: Sushil Kedia

The technical strategist warned of potential sharp drops in major financial names, including up to 30–35% declines in stocks like Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank

Nifty, Bank Nifty set for new lows, rally in banks doesn’t change bearish conviction: Sushil Kedia

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Nifty, Bank Nifty set for new lows, rally in banks doesn’t change bearish conviction: Sushil Kedia

Indian equity benchmarks are poised to set new 2025 lows, even if tensions with Pakistan ease, according to technical strategist Sushil Kedia.

Kashmir attack to US tariffs: 7 key market takeaways from Prashant Khemka, Founder, White Oak Capital

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Kashmir attack to US tariffs: 7 key market takeaways from Prashant Khemka, Founder, White Oak Capital

Unless India opts for a full-fledged war or surgical strike, the market impact from the Pahalgam attack is likely to be limited, says Khemka

Pahalgam effect on markets: Best case – consolidation, worst case – all bets off

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Pahalgam effect on markets: Best case – consolidation, worst case – all bets off

Experts agree that while India’s macro are relatively resilient, near-term returns will hinge on the intensity and duration of any potential military and diplomatic counter-attack in response to Pahalgam, and how much earnings can deliver against lofty valuations.

India’s policy firepower shields firms from China dumping threat, says Carnelian’s Vikas Khemani

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India’s policy firepower shields firms from China dumping threat, says Carnelian’s Vikas Khemani

Smart safeguards and proactive government policy have helped blunt risks, even in past overcapacity cycles, Khemani says

India’s CDMO sector is where IT was in the 90s, says Carnelian’s Vikas Khemani

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India’s CDMO sector is where IT was in the 90s, says Carnelian’s Vikas Khemani

Post-COVID boardroom shifts and policy tailwinds are catalysing a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Khemani says

India market rout may be over, could see new highs this year: Carnelian’s Vikas Khemani

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India market rout may be over, could see new highs this year: Carnelian’s Vikas Khemani

Nifty 22,000 is a good floor as that’s where valuations comfort kicks in, Khemani believes 

Shorts, Longs, and Holidays: The real story behind Sensex's 1,300-point jump

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Shorts, Longs, and Holidays: The real story behind Sensex's 1,300-point jump

Unwinding of short positions by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), coupled with aggressive long bets by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) led to a sharp rise in the indices, said one derivatives expert.

DIIs go headlong in index futures, build historic high long positions, suggesting market bottom

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DIIs go headlong in index futures, build historic high long positions, suggesting market bottom

As of April 8, 2025, DIIs held a net long position of 79,153 contracts in index futures, marking an all-time high. This surge surpasses previous highs observed during significant market events

We could already be seeing a Trump bottom, says Prashant Khemka

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We could already be seeing a Trump bottom, says Prashant Khemka

Founder of White Oak Capital said that the worst news on Trump tariff is already priced in; incrementally the news should be positive which is what the markets will focus on

India may gain in garmenting and low-end engineering as Trump Tariffs drive global supply chain reset: Prashant Khemka

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India may gain in garmenting and low-end engineering as Trump Tariffs drive global supply chain reset: Prashant Khemka

Labour-intensive sectors unlikely to shift back to US; defence and IT to see nuanced impact, says White Oak founder

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