BUSINESS
COVID-19 Fallout: Speciality chemical firms' Q4 may see minor hit, major impact in Q1FY21
Cushion for the sector lies in currency depreciation, crash in crude prices and global players cutting down their dependence on China post-COVID-19.
BUSINESS
TCS Q4: IT bellwether posts lacklustre numbers; 8 key takeaways
India's biggest software services provider admitted the coronavirus pandemic has played a big part in the tepid performance.
BUSINESS
Will Q4 earnings herald pharma sector's emergence as new market leader?
Experts believe that the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19 may have a longer-than-expected impact on the economy and could change the leadership in the stock market.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 likely to change market leadership; 10 stocks you may want to have a look at
While the banks and NBFCs have been dominating the benchmark indices, market experts say emerging sectors such as pharma are gearing up to take the front seat.
BUSINESS
Wipro Q4 profit falls 6.3% YoY, company avoids giving guidance; 5 key takeaways
The company's IT Services EBIT declined 2.9 percent at Rs 2,692.5 crore versus Rs 2,773.6 crore, while EBIT margin was down at 17.6 percent versus 18.4 percent, QoQ.
BUSINESS
Crude oil's trajectory looks uncertain; should you invest in oil stocks?
Crude oil prices affect the Indian stock market too and stocks react to its movement sharply. Barring the occasional gains, crude oil prices have been subdued this year so far.
BUSINESS
As experts peg GDP growth at severely low levels, pain for the market may not be over
Brokerage firm Emkay Global is of the view that a month of lockdown could shave off Rs 10 lakh crore or 5.3 percent of GDP.
BUSINESS
Earnings in the times of COVID-19: Brace for disappointing Q4FY20; FY21 could be a washout
The outbreak of COVID-19 caused severe disruption in economic activities and will be reflected in the numbers of India Inc. Barring some pharma and large banks, all sectors are likely to show signs of distress.
BUSINESS
Analysts suggest these 15 quality mid-caps for 1-year investment horizon
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most large and mid-cap stocks have corrected significantly. They are expected to remain volatile unless the issue of coronavirus comes under control.
BUSINESS
Paint stocks look better positioned, can brighten your portfolio in such gloomy times
Experts believe even though the earnings of the companies from this sector are likely to be downgraded, paint stocks are value stocks and such tough times are an opportunity to invest in these stocks, which are likely to recover faster once the economic recovery resumes.
BUSINESS
Pharma sector sits pretty amid market turmoil; 5 stocks that you can buy
The panic created by COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on most sectors but pharma companies seem to have withstood the carnage, with some stocks delivering healthy returns during this period.
BUSINESS
Indices rally despite lockdown gloom; 16 stocks from BSE 500 surge over 50%
In order to keep coronavirus infections under check, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a pan-India lockdown for 21 days on March 24, effective from 00:00 hours on March 25.
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Taking Stock: Hopes of stimulus boost sentiment, investors earn Rs 4 L cr in a day
As per media reports, the government may soon announce another fiscal package which should be almost similar to the Rs 1.75 lakh crore stimulus announced last month.
BUSINESS
Should you buy or wait for bottom? Howard Marks' recent memos may help you decide
"Whereas the future is always uncertain, today the uncertainty is much greater than usual. In fact, there are potential negatives and perhaps positives that few living people have faced before. Most of what we have is subjective opinion and interpretation," Marks said.
BUSINESS
Market yet to hit the bottom; here's how to play in times of uncertainty
The market may remain in the uncertain territory unless the coronavirus comes under control. The market is expecting more measures from the government and soon.
BUSINESS
Bajaj Finance shares tank 6%; brokerages cut estimates keep mixed views
Brokerage firm Emkay Global Financial Services has downgraded the company to 'hold' from 'buy', revising the target price to Rs 2,331 from Rs 3,570 earlier.
BUSINESS
Pharma firms better placed to endure coronavirus pain, say brokerages
The pharma sector is better placed to navigate the coronavirus outbreak though the lockdown has thrown up some unprecedented challenges, say brokerages.
BUSINESS
Coronavirus impact: Shadow of disruption looms large on cement sector; volumes to deteriorate
Fluctuation in prices and pressure on margins are likely to hit the sector, as cement companies will attempt to gain market share after normalcy returns.
BUSINESS
Trade Setup for Friday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell
Key support level for Nifty is placed at 8,105.4, followed by 7,957. If the index starts moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 8,495.15 and 8,736.5.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 impact: Fall in demand to weigh on oil & gas sector; earnings outlook gloomy
Even though it is difficult to assess the exact impact of the disruption, the upstream oil companies may experience more heat as the demand for oil is set to fall.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 impact: Stormy clouds for aviation ahead; travel ban serious blow to earnings
CARE Ratings said that there seems to be turbulence and stormy clouds for the Indian aviation industry as airlines will be operating on sub-par capacity which will result in low ticket booking, fall in revenues and low passenger load factor (PLF).
BUSINESS
Trade Setup for Wednesday: Top 14 things to know before Opening Bell
Key support level for Nifty is placed at 8411.07, followed by 8224.38. If the index continues moving up, key resistance levels to watch out for are 8731.37 and 8864.98.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 impact | Bumpy ride for autos; Hero Moto, M&M and Bajaj Auto top picks
SIAM's estimates had shown the present suspension of production activities at OEMs and ancillaries would cost the industry nearly Rs 2,300 crore per day in lost revenues, as per ICICI Direct report.
BUSINESS
IndusInd Bank deposits shrink by 10-11%, brokerages see tough road ahead
Some reduction in wholesale, possibly attributable to stock price fall is also a reason behind the fall in deposits.
