No easy contrarian sectoral bets left? SBI MF’s Dinesh Balachandran explains what investors should do nowDinesh Balachandran, Head–Investments, SBI Funds Management, runs some of SBI Mutual Fund’s (MF) largest schemes, including SBI Contra Fund...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%In the initial phase of recovery, because every stock was beaten down, we may see a rally with good market breadth. But, over time, stocks ...
25 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
How a broke, outgunned nation turned cheap drones into the most feared weapon on EarthDrone warfare: Russia-Ukraine war has reached extreme intensity with nearly 10,000 drones used daily across frontlines. This rapid drone wa...
19 May, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Rocket dreams and unicorns: Investors bet on a long and high rideIndia's private space sector is experiencing a surge in global investment. Skyroot Aerospace has become the country's first space unicorn, ...
11 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Scientists detect speech like communication patterns hidden inside sperm whale clicksSperm whale clicks, once dismissed as mere spooky sounds, are now revealing a sophisticated communication system. New research identifies p...
08 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
7700 distress signal, no debris, no CENTCOM response: KC-135 tanker missing over Qatar — what it really means for U.S. military operations and rising Gulf tensionsA U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker — one of the most critical assets in American military aviation — vanished from radar over the Strait ...
05 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Commodity Radar: Zinc shines as a lucrative bet on strong fundamentals, but technicals suggest consolidation. What should traders do?Zinc futures rose on MCX, driven by tightening global supply, Chinese smelter maintenance, falling inventories, and currency support. Despi...
05 May, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Something is going seriously wrong with the US Navy: After the USS Gerald Ford fire comes another crisis — Navy warship Higgins goes dark for hoursAfter the Gerald Ford Fire, the USS Higgins goes dark, and the US Navy's crisis deepens. A guided-missile destroyer loses all power and pro...
01 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Asset allocation: Buy smallcap banks, avoid largecap IT, bet on power, consumption: Rakesh VyasRakesh Vyas of Quest Investment Managers sees market volatility as a buying chance. He favors smallcap stocks benefiting from government st...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
ET Awards: Sitharaman flags AI threat and global risks, says reforms on the way to support India Inc growthFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing new reforms to ease business compliance. She believes strong domestic consumption will hel...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Central banks look through inflation until entrenched, no evidence of second-round effects: Dy Gov Poonam GuptaThe Reserve Bank of India is navigating global economic hurdles and geopolitical tensions. Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta explains the centra...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Lululemon says it picks former Nike executive Heidi O'Neill as next CEOLululemon has taken a decisive step by naming Heidi O'Neill, an ex-Nike leader, as the brand's new chief executive. This transition follows...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Endurance, the new superpower of the battlefieldThe economy of attrition is the big new reality of the battlefield. Expensive defences are badly struggling against waves of cheap drones a...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Cheyenne II: What do we know about the latest US Army addition and its deadly aviation mechanicsThe US Army has named its new tiltrotor aircraft the MV-75 Cheyenne II. This advanced aircraft will offer helicopter-like vertical takeoff ...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.54 AM IST