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Nestle India Q4 Preview: Profit likely to sink 6% amid surging inflation, muted demand; margins under pressure

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Nestle India Q4 Preview: Profit likely to sink 6% amid surging inflation, muted demand; margins under pressure

Sharp inflation in coffee, cocoa, cereals, dairy, and edible oils is likely to impact Nestle India's margins in the March quarter earnings show.

Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Input inflation, muted urban demand to weigh on earnings growth

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Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Input inflation, muted urban demand to weigh on earnings growth

According to a Moneycontrol poll of 12 brokerages, Hindustan Unilever's net profit for the quarter is likely to come in at Rs 2,470 crore.

Tata Consumer Q4 Preview: Surging tea inflation to weigh on profit, revenue likely to see healthy growth

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Tata Consumer Q4 Preview: Surging tea inflation to weigh on profit, revenue likely to see healthy growth

Tata Consumer Products is expected to post strong revenue growth in Q4FY25 despite margin pressures from tea inflation.

Infosys stock gains despite Q4 miss, investors focus on guidance; brokerages unimpressed, cut targets

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Infosys stock gains despite Q4 miss, investors focus on guidance; brokerages unimpressed, cut targets

Infosys shares rose in trade after the IT major offered a resilient FY26 growth outlook, helping offset concerns around its weak Q4 numbers.

Banking stocks on fire: Bank Nifty scales fresh peak, tops 55,400; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank in focus

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Banking stocks on fire: Bank Nifty scales fresh peak, tops 55,400; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank in focus

Bank Nifty soared past 55,200 for the first time ever, powered by strong Q4 earnings from ICICI and HDFC Bank and optimism around rate cuts and stable asset quality.

HDFC Bank posts strong Q4 on improving loan growth, brokerages maintain bullishness; shares rise

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HDFC Bank posts strong Q4 on improving loan growth, brokerages maintain bullishness; shares rise

HDFC Bank posted a better-than-expected profit of Rs 17,616 crore in Q4, with improved loan growth, steady margins, and controlled asset quality.

ICICI Bank delivers blockbuster Q4 despite macro headwinds, brokerage upgrades pour in; shares end flat

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ICICI Bank delivers blockbuster Q4 despite macro headwinds, brokerage upgrades pour in; shares end flat

Domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal said: Seldom does a bank of the size of ICICI Bank surprise with its operating performance the way this bank has done.

Gold prices hit all-time highs, will bulls keep it glittering or will bears steal the shine?

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Gold prices hit all-time highs, will bulls keep it glittering or will bears steal the shine?

Bulls and bears are divided on the outlook for the safe haven asset, with some experts suggesting that despite the scorching trend, the rally has further legs, while others believe gold prices could be poised for a correction.

Trillions wiped out as tariff fears surge; experts advise defensive shift

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Trillions wiped out as tariff fears surge; experts advise defensive shift

Experts stated that the Indian economy is more insulated than EMs, when it comes to tariff-related turbulences, causing domestic indices to outperform global peers.

Bulls and bears tussle over Nifty at 22,400, Sensex slips after RBI lowers GDP forecast, tariff jitters grow

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Bulls and bears tussle over Nifty at 22,400, Sensex slips after RBI lowers GDP forecast, tariff jitters grow

Nifty, Sensex traded with cuts as global market sentiment turned negative amid tariff concerns, and the RBI cut its GDP forecast for FY26.

Rate-sensitive stocks mixed as RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps; auto outshines, bank, realty stocks tank

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Rate-sensitive stocks mixed as RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps; auto outshines, bank, realty stocks tank

The Reserve Bank of India's repo rate cut comes amid heightened global uncertainty and its likely impact on domestic growth, inflation and the currency.

Nifty cracks under 22,400, Sensex slips as RBI cuts growth estimates, US-China tariff tensions hit fever pitch

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Nifty cracks under 22,400, Sensex slips as RBI cuts growth estimates, US-China tariff tensions hit fever pitch

Nifty, Sensex slipped 0.6 percent as global market sentiment turned negative after the U.S. imposed a 104 percent tariff on Chinese imports, sparking fears of a deeper trade war.

Tariff turbulence: Nifty, Sensex outperform global peers; Asian, European markets crash up to 13%

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Tariff turbulence: Nifty, Sensex outperform global peers; Asian, European markets crash up to 13%

Several Asian and European markets plunged into bear market territories as risky assets such equities have borne the brunt of the selling.

Gold's shine dims: Bulls see long-term sparkle, bears price in 40% crash

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Gold's shine dims: Bulls see long-term sparkle, bears price in 40% crash

While some forecasts suggest a steep fall in gold prices, analysts say strong global demand and geopolitical risks could cushion the downside.

Investors should remain cautious, adopt 'wait and watch' approach amid market sell-off: Experts

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Investors should remain cautious, adopt 'wait and watch' approach amid market sell-off: Experts

Analysts and market experts are suggesting that investors should 'wait and watch' as the tariff narrative plays out.

Experts see silver lining for Indian EMS firms amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs

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Experts see silver lining for Indian EMS firms amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Experts suggested that Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) players may benefit relatively, as India’s tariff rate is lower than those on Vietnam and China.

Nifty, Sensex trade flat as investors shrug off Trump's reciprocal tariffs fears; Nifty IT cracks 2.5%

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Nifty, Sensex trade flat as investors shrug off Trump's reciprocal tariffs fears; Nifty IT cracks 2.5%

Nifty, Sensex fell during the opening session, echoing weak global cues as Trump's reciprocal tariff announcements weighed.

26% tariff blow 'worse than expected', India's GDP may take 50 bps hit, say experts

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26% tariff blow 'worse than expected', India's GDP may take 50 bps hit, say experts

Trump Tariffs: The markets were pricing in an effective tariff rate in the high teens, the actual rates are now projected to be in the mid-to-high 20 percent range.

Nifty, Sensex may open gap-down as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs fuel global sell-off; check key levels to watch

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Nifty, Sensex may open gap-down as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs fuel global sell-off; check key levels to watch

The Indian markets are likely to see a sour start, interpreting Trump's reciprocal tariff announcements negatively, and a short-term downtrend may emerge, noted experts.

Donald Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs: Pharma, auto, jewellery among sectors at risk from reciprocal tariffs

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Donald Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs: Pharma, auto, jewellery among sectors at risk from reciprocal tariffs

Indian markets tumbled as investors fear the impact on key export sectors, including pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and gems and jewelry.

Goldman Sachs' top 10 India picks: HDFC Bank, Titan, M&M among key bets

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Goldman Sachs' top 10 India picks: HDFC Bank, Titan, M&M among key bets

Goldman Sachs chose 10 stocks for its top bets across financials, consumer, industrials, and clean energy sectors, expecting strong growth and good returns.

NSE Index Rejig: Zomato, Jio Financial Services to enter Nifty 50 today; Britannia Industries, BPCL excluded

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NSE Index Rejig: Zomato, Jio Financial Services to enter Nifty 50 today; Britannia Industries, BPCL excluded

Zomato and Jio Financial Services inclusion may bring passive inflows of $602 million and $308 million into the headline Nifty 50 index

Nifty IT enters bear market, sinks 21% from highs to erase Rs 8.4 lakh crore in value

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Nifty IT enters bear market, sinks 21% from highs to erase Rs 8.4 lakh crore in value

Given the global uncertainties, investors are highly uncertain regarding the growth outlook of the Indian IT landscape, which depends on exports for revenues.

Optimism has prevailed for the past 16 years, said Howard Marks, Oaktree Capital

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Optimism has prevailed for the past 16 years, said Howard Marks, Oaktree Capital

As a result, bad deals will be done when periods are too positive, and those will be exposed in slower times through losses. However, in the current landscape, Marks doesn't see massive psychological excesses.

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