Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. What’s driving the divergence?Government data reveals growth of 8 percent in industrial output for August 2026, driven by manufacturing. Apparel production, however, dec...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Indian stocks face a cyclical correction, not a deeper earnings reset: Mahindra Manulife MF CIOMarkets are also digesting a range of near-term uncertainties, including energy price volatility, geopolitical tensions and the potential i...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Indian chemical sector recovery begins, but return on capital may take 2-3 years to recover: EquirusIndia's chemicals sector is showing signs of recovery after a downturn in recent years. Median revenue across 72 listed companies grew by 2...
02 Oct, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Nifty valuations near post-Covid lows. Alchemy Capital’s Alok Agarwal explains what investors should buy nowNifty valuations have reset sharply from 2024 levels and are now near post-Covid lows, says Alchemy Capital’s Alok Agarwal. He sees the nex...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Ashok Leyland just had a record June quarter. So why did the margin fall a full point?Ashok Leyland's June-quarter has an unusual contradiction. The company sold 48,763 commercial vehicles, its highest-ever first-quarter volu...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
India's commercial vehicle market just had its best year in seven. Then the June quarter arrived, and margins fellThere is, at this point, an apparent contradiction at work in the Indian commercial vehicles space. One: FY 2026 was the best of the last s...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Q2 earnings: Can India Inc repeat Q1, or will Q3 erase the base-effect tailwind?India Inc is likely to see a dip in earnings performance for Q2 in comparison to Q1, with analysts forecasting a growth slowdown of roughly...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fearsNomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures ris...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
For long-term investors who know and accept that more trouble might be on the way: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 32%Headwinds continue to hit both the global and domestic markets. As the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon, we may see a further ...
27 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Nifty logs 7th straight weekly loss for the first time in 6 years: Time to be fearful, or can bulls pull off a comeback?Indian equities extended their losing streak to seven weeks as elevated crude prices, rising US Treasury yields, geopolitical uncertainty a...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
NFO Insight: Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund opens for subscription. Is now the right time to invest in realty?Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched the Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund, which will be accepting subscriptions until October 9. This inn...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Quote of the day by Francois Rochon: "One of the biggest mistakes investors make is to look at the last few years and assume that’s the new norm"Francois Rochon cautions investors against assuming recent market conditions will persist indefinitely. His observation highlights the risk...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 76: Exports are 30%, one customer is 28%, and EV story is still at the starting lineSeventy-six weeks,76 auto ancillary companies. This week, we turn to another legacy supplier that has spent decades building precision-manu...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Smallcap, midcap stocks give 85 multibaggers but pro investors are betting elsewhereIn 2023, while small and mid-cap stocks experienced notable increases, a trend among professional investors is emerging towards largecap co...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
$100 crude is an irritant, not a deal-breaker for India: Harsh Gupta MadhusudanWhile higher oil could pressure earnings and the rupee, he argues that the impact may be less severe than feared, with India’s growth backd...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's whyBrazil is experiencing a surge in global popularity and cultural appreciation. Brazilcore fashion and increased tourism are driving this si...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Commodity Talk | Gold isn't the only story: Why copper, energy and other commodities are gaining portfolio relevance, says Dr. Joseph ThomasGold remains the traditional hedge against inflation and uncertainty, but the opportunity set is becoming much broader. Copper, for instanc...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST