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    • Daily Voice: Naveen Kulkarni sees growth challenges to Indian economy if Iran war gets prolonged

      The volatility index serves as a crucial indicator of market stability, and a higher volatility in equity markets clearly indicates instability at the present juncture. The war in Middle East has been very tricky as it continues to escalate, said Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Securities PMS.

    • Daily Voice: Large caps past worst of correction; mid-, small caps face more pain, says Ametra’s Karan Aggarwal

      Strait of Hormuz blockage might not last beyond month of March 2026 as blockage impact almost every Asian country and extended blockage might warrant a direct military participation from multiple players, said Karan Aggarwal.

    • Middle East war could trigger India earnings downgrades, GDP cuts if oil stays above $100: Chakri Lokapriya

      With multiple commodities moving together right now, the cumulative inflation impulse could be larger than the headline crude number alone implies, said LGT's Chakri Lokapriya.

    • ‘Rahu Kal’ for markets? Nilesh Shah warns oil spike from Middle East tensions could still sting India

      Sustained high oil prices not only fuels inflation but pressures the rupee, bond yields, and equity sentiment. Markets hate uncertainty; volatility rises as investors recalibrate risks in response to events, said Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mahindra AMC.

    • Daily Voice | Markets could rebound as earnings strengthen, oil steadies: Nimesh Chandan

      Nimesh Chandan remains positive on domestic-oriented sectors, as they are better insulated from global uncertainties.

    • Daily Voice: Prolonged Iran war may make 2026 tough for global economy, says Vikas Gupta

      The resolution of the Hormuz issue will definitely be a positive signal for the markets. But without resolution of the ongoing war it does not signal full market optimism, said Vikas Gupta.

    • Daily Voice: India better placed to absorb oil shocks despite Middle East tensions, says Carnelian’s Swati Khemani

      FY27 presents a clearer runway for earnings improvement with valuations no longer stretched and interest rates easing, the earnings cycle appears poised for gradual acceleration This year should be better than last calendar year gone by, said Carnelian’s Swati Khemani.

    • Daily Voice: Valtrust’s Rahul Bhutoria warns of second leg of market repricing if US-Iran conflict drags on

      LNG price spikes also merit attention — city gas distribution companies and fertiliser manufacturers with spot LNG exposure could see meaningful input cost pressure if the disruption persists into Q4, said Valtrust's Rahul Bhutoria.

    • Daily Voice: Higher oil prices from Iran conflict may squeeze Q4FY26 margins, says Spark’s Deepan Kapadia

      Though overall expectations are continued improvement in earnings growth across sectors in Q4FY26, key thing is to be watched out is the impact both direct and indirect due to the War, said Spark's Deepan Kapadia.

    • Daily Voice: No need to press the panic button yet; too early to take a constructive view on earnings derating amid the US-Iran war, says Pradeep Gupta

      The current crisis will provide a tactical window to build exposure in quality counters with secular earnings predictability and margin of safety. One must take a constructive view from here on Indian equities, said Pradeep Gupta, Executive Director and Head of Investments – India at Lighthouse Canton

    • Daily Voice: Stay selective, no room for heroics in this market; Bhautik Ambani of Alpha Grep recommends asset allocation shift amid US-Iran tensions

      Bhautik Ambani of Alpha Grep says this is no longer routine geopolitical noise. It’s a serious escalation, and for India the issue is very simple — oil.

    • Daily Voice: Middle East strain to persist despite avoiding full-scale war, says Client Associates' Rohit Sarin

      Geopolitical conflicts tend to evolve in unexpected ways, particularly when multiple stakeholders are involved and strategic interests overlap, said Rohit Sarin of Client Associates.

    • Daily Voice: Nifty seen ending 2026 up 10-15%; no major Q4 disruption in base case, says Divam Sharma

      The key monitorable remains crude. If oil stabilizes, broader markets should absorb the geopolitical noise relatively quickly, said Divam Sharma.

    • Daily Voice: Ankur Jhaveri flags caution as Iran tensions risk global spillovers, urges focus on strong domestic stories

      FII flows will be vulnerable to these developments like geopolitical tensions, which means EMs markets could see further pressure in short term, said Ankur Jhaveri of JM Financial.

    • Daily Voice: Market sentiment unlikely to improve until three key factors stabilise, says Alpha Capital’s Pankaj Kumar

      There can be delays in private capex as capex expansion depends on many factors such as demand uncertainty due to tariffs, and raw materials prices fluctuations, said Alpha Capital’s Pankaj Kumar.

    • Daily Voice: Bay Capital's Nikunj Doshi advises focusing on four secular themes for portfolio allocation

      Bay Capital's Nikunj Doshi believes that current phase of market provides opportunities for identifying long-term investments. USD and Gold are considered best hedges against global volatility and will continue to remain strong as long as geopolitical tensions remain high.

    • Daily Voice: An optimistic FY27 requires perfect hand-off from govt spending to private consumption, flawless execution by top three private banks, says Ambit’s Nitin Bhasin

      Overall, outlook remains negative for the next 12–18 months, given the lack of visibility on any sustainable near-term catalysts, said Nitin Bhasin of Ambit.

    • Daily Voice: Bigger worry isn’t just tariffs; it’s tsunami of AI on India IT services, says Nilesh Shah

      Markets are like a long Bollywood saga—twists, turns, but the hero (fundamentals) eventually wins. Stay invested smartly, avoid noise, focus on adaptability, Nilesh Shah advised.

    • Daily Voice: AI disruption real for IT services, financial impact still uncertain, says Axis Max Life's Sachin Bajaj

      Sachin Bajaj of Axis Max Life Insurance advised a cautious approach given the volatile geopolitical environment and its subsequent impact on various asset classes, including currency, equity flows, and commodities.

    • Daily Voice: Softer tariffs lift earnings outlook; durability the real test, says Right Horizons' Anil Rego

      Anil Rego remains constructive on the lending cycle heading into FY27. Recent data indicating 14% growth in the second fortnight of January suggests that credit momentum remains healthy despite macro volatility.

    • Daily Voice: Supreme Court ruling lifts sentiment but won’t trigger a sustained rally, says Narnolia’s Shailendra Kumar

      According to Shailendra Kumar, the court ruling does not put uncertainty to rest; rather, it is likely to create a new layer of uncertainty in the near term.

    • Daily Voice | US-Iran tensions contained; India impact from Trump tariff ruling limited, says Prachi Deuskar

      A prolonged conflict between the US and Iran will keep the oil prices high, in turn raising India’s energy spending and feeding into inflation, says Lotusdew’s Prachi Deuskar.

    • Daily Voice: Delay beyond March 2026 in India-US trade deal could dampen markets, says Bharti AXA Life CIO

      Rahul Bhuskute of Bharti AXA Life Insurance believes the market has largely priced in current information regarding the US trade deal. Investors are now focused on the formal signing.

    • Daily Voice: Q4 to see gradual uptick, not breakout rally; Axis MF's Devalkar bets on banks

      Axis MF's Shreyash Devalkar expects Nifty 50 earnings to rebound meaningfully with mid-teen growth in FY27 and FY28.

    • Daily Voice: Earnings picking up in broader markets; IT AI panic 'exaggerated,' says LGT's Rajesh Iyer

      AI is transforming the industry’s focus rather than reducing its relevance, says Rajesh Iyer of LGT.

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