Vikas Khemani from Carnelian Asset Management suggests a portfolio focused on India's long-term potential. Banking, financial services, and manufacturing are key sectors. Consumption, both discretionary and non-discretionary, offers opportunities. Crude price fluctuations can create buying chances in related sectors. Auto ancillary companies with diversified exposure are attractive. Individual company analysis is crucial for informed investment decisions.
Indian shipping stocks, including GE Shipping and SCI, surged following escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The geopolitical unrest drove crude oil prices higher and fueled speculation about rising container shipping rates.
Bajaj Finance shares will trade ex-split from June 16, 2025, with June 13 being the last day to buy shares for eligibility. The company announced a 1:2 stock split and a 4:1 bonus issue. While the number of shares increases, the overall investment value remains the same, with the share price adjusting accordingly.
Share prices of Indian aviation companies plummeted following a tragic Air India crash and a surge in global crude oil prices. The Air India Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 241 onboard, triggering caution among investors. Simultaneously, escalating Middle East tensions, highlighted by Israeli strikes on Iran, caused oil prices to soar, further pressuring airline profitability due to increased fuel costs.
Oswal Pumps IPO: As of 10:24 AM, Oswal Pumps' IPO had received bids for 9,14,976 shares against the 1,62,12,980 shares on offer. The highest demand so far has come from non-institutional investors (NIIs), who subscribed to 9% of their allotted portion. Retail investors subscribed 7%, while qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) had not yet placed any bids.
Fidelity has increased Lenskart's valuation to $6.1 billion, a 21% rise from its previous $5 billion valuation. The omnichannel eyewear retailer is preparing for a potential $1 billion IPO at a $10 billion valuation. Lenskart's FY24 net loss decreased significantly, while operating revenue and EBITDA saw substantial growth, highlighting its strong financial performance.
Richard Harris from Port Shelter Investment discusses market fragility amidst geopolitical tensions, particularly between Iran and Israel. While markets have shown resilience, factors like upcoming tariff deadlines and concerns about unemployment contribute to instability. Harris suggests gold as a potential safe haven asset, anticipating short-term market reactions to global events before a likely return to normalcy.
ONGC share prices rose over 3% on Friday after Brent crude surged more than 12% amid rising geopolitical tensions following Israels airstrike on Iran. With oil prices climbing to multi-month highs, ONGC stands to benefit from improved realisations, boosting earnings from its upstream operations.
Defence stocks rallied on Friday after Israel launched military strikes on Iran, heightening geopolitical tensions and boosting investor interest in the sector. Ideaforge led the surge with an 8.1% jump, followed by gains in Astra Microwave, Bharat Dynamics, and HAL. The rally was fueled by reports of targeted Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and key military personnel.
Gold prices surged on MCX, breaching 1 lakh per 10 grams amid Israel-Iran tensions and a weaker dollar. Silver also saw gains, while geopolitical uncertainty and potential oil supply disruptions fueled safe-haven demand. Analysts suggest a 'buy on dips' strategy, anticipating further price increases in the coming months, with key support levels to watch.
