As the Nifty nears record highs, a market shift sees investors moving from mid- and small-cap stocks to safer large-cap names. This narrowing market breadth historically precedes corrections, with stretched valuations offering little cushion for many stocks. Despite near-term valuation hurdles, optimism remains for the food delivery segment's long-term profitability.
Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Blue Star with a Neutral rating, expecting up to 10% upside with a 1,950 target price. The brokerage highlighted Blue Stars steady market share gains in room air conditionersfrom 7% in FY14 to 14% in FY25and its aim for 15% by FY27.
Antique Stock Broking has initiated coverage on Adani Ports & SEZ with a Buy rating and a Rs 1,773 target, citing its growing scale, integrated logistics model and strong financials. With rising cargo volumes, expanding infrastructure and improving leverage, the brokerage expects robust revenue, EBITDA and profit growth driven by long-term structural tailwinds.
Indian equities have shown resilience despite global volatility, with market veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay highlighting distinct domestic dynamics. He believes an India-US trade deal will be a major catalyst for foreign investment, while gold and silver are expected to provide decent returns. Bandyopadhyay remains optimistic about India's economic growth, driven by favorable macro factors and strong corporate earnings.
The IMF is expected to revise how it classifies Indias exchange rate regime, two years after triggering tensions with the RBI by suggesting excessive currency intervention. According to people familiar with the matter, the new description may reference a crawling peg, a framework involving gradual currency adjustments to reflect inflation differentials. The shift would signal a recalibrated view of Indias de facto forex management.
