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Bullish options traders and heavy buying of leveraged ETFs are playing a role in the historic swing higher for stocks. They’re also being tested.
Nifty broke below its 23,800–24,500 consolidation range, signalling near-term weakness, with resistance now seen at 23,800–24,000 and key support at 23,150, according to analysts. Market breadth stayed negative as Sensex fell sharply, dragged by RIL, SBI and M&M. Broader indices saw mixed activity across stocks, with selective buying interest but overall sentiment tilted towards bears amid volatility.
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
Paramotor’s business spans consumer spend management, rewards and loyalty solutions, digital gifting and enterprise technology services
In this analysis, we highlight eight standout stocks that have delivered sequential quarterly revenue growth, are covered by more than five analysts, and offer estimated upside potential of 40% to 50% over the next year.
Himanshu Srivastava, Principal - Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said the latest outflow trend reflected persistent uncertainty surrounding global growth, elevated geopolitical tensions across key regions and volatility in crude oil prices, which continued to weigh on risk appetite towards emerging markets, including India.
Last week, the BSE Sensex dropped 2,090.2 points (2.7%), and the NSE Nifty fell 532.65 points (2.2%)
As global markets grapple with high valuations, geopolitical risks and AI-driven exuberance, investors are revisiting time-tested strategies like value investing and mean reversion. Tobias Carlisle’s philosophy highlights the importance of patience, discipline and contrarian thinking, especially as the gap between expensive and undervalued sectors widens across global markets.
India's stock market faces a significant downturn as global investment shifts towards AI. Foreign investors are leaving, impacting market value. The country's IT sector, a major driver of past success, is now vulnerable to AI automation. This presents a critical juncture for India's economic future and its position in global markets.
Bond markets won’t wait for the central bank to combat inflation.
Infrastructure giants such as GE Vernova and Bloom Energy are the new gatekeepers of the AI grid.
Markets can handle rising prices. What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.
Move comes in the wake of banks’ deposit growth continuing to lag credit growth
Nifty ended the week under sharp corrective pressure as selling dominated and volatility spiked. The index remains structurally weak below key moving averages, with support at 23,200–23,000 and resistance near 24,300–24,500. Elevated VIX, weakening momentum indicators and expanding Bollinger Bands signal a volatile, cautious week ahead for traders.
Across the week, equities accounted for a net outflow of ₹12,817.11 crore, making it the single largest drag on overall FPI flows
DIIs sharply increased stakes in major banks, IT, telecom and consumer stocks in Q4 even as markets witnessed steep corrections.
Foreign institutional investors have sold $53 billion worth of Indian equities since late 2024, with HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel among stocks witnessing the heaviest FII outflows.
He expected inflation to rise further as government action on fuel and gold comes "too little, too late," while geopolitical risks and supply disruptions keep pressure on the rupee and household budgets
US 10-year yields rose more than 11 basis points to peak just shy of 4.60%, capping the biggest weekly jump since President Donald Trump’s tariffs threw markets into a tailspin in April 2025
Nifty faces bear control after a weekly slide. The IT sector is under pressure, and Kaynes stock has stumbled. Analysts highlight support at 23,500 for Nifty. Selective buying is advised in Marico, Arvind, and Triveni Turbine for the upcoming week. These stocks show potential for upside movement.
Global equities fell, with the S&P 500 down 1%, led by a decline in technology shares; US 10-year yields surpassed 4.5%, and Japan’s 30-year yield reached 4% for the first time
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has simplified rules for foreign investors. This eases the process of obtaining PAN cards for overseas portfolio investors. New rules introduced by the Income-tax Department had created difficulties. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has now issued relaxations. This aims to make onboarding smoother for foreign investors.
In an unexpected turn, shares of oil companies fell even with a recent fuel price boost. This adjustment couldn't compensate for the rising crude oil prices, leaving experts calling for further alterations in pricing. Investors are advised to hold tight until market indicators become more distinct. The persistent geopolitical climate is keeping oil prices robust, creating challenges for company profitability.
description: Four companies: Onward Technologies, Garware Technical Fibres, CMS Info Systems and CyberTech Systems, will soon turn ex-record for share buybacks, offering premiums between 8% and 23% to shareholders.
Appaloosa sold off its entire positions in Delta, American and United, while loading up on shares of Amazon and Uber.
Fears of a 2022-style inflation problem are bubbling back up, but there’s also hope for a Trump pivot on the Iran conflict.
Investors are pouring money quickly into a new ETF that invests in companies involved with photonics and photolithography.
“Even a little bit of China disappointment is enough to cause ripples throughout the industry,” an analyst says.
Regulator allows wider use of debt above 49 per cent asset threshold; gives InvITs more flexibility in handling completed project SPVs
CBDT clarifies rules around authorised representatives, TIN and contact details in PAN applications after delays hit onboarding of foreign investors
However, the rupee closed a shade below the 96 mark, as RBI intervened in the market via dollar sales by State-owned banks.
The move allows funds to be used for capital expenditure, capacity expansion, major maintenance, and refinancing of principal debt under specified conditions
Sebi and CBDT relaxed PAN compliance requirements for foreign portfolio investors after concerns over complex onboarding rules. The clarifications simplify documentation, contact disclosures and taxpayer identification requirements, aiming to maintain seamless foreign investor access and improve ease of doing business in Indian financial markets.
Analysts said rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns, higher US Treasury yields, and global geopolitical tensions weakened sentiment for precious metals.
The changes, which have come into force with immediate effect, are aimed at providing greater flexibility to InvITs in managing funding requirements.
The three companies -- Neolite ZKW Lightings, SS Retail and Aspri Spirits -- filed their preliminary IPO papers in December and received SEBI’s observations during May 6-14
