April 20, 2026 4:22 PM

Markets end flat amid uncertainty on US-Iran peace talks; Nifty, Sensex see marginal gains

Indian equities closed largely flat on Monday as ongoing uncertainty and elevated tensions between the United States and Iran kept investor sentiment cautious. The NSE Nifty 50 index ended at 24,364.85, rising by 11.30 points or 0.05 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 78,520.30, gaining 26.76 points or 0.03 per cent. Market participants remained watchful of global developments, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz and the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia. Vinod Nair, Hea...

December 17, 2025 2:58 PM

Indian equities to perform well in medium term amid policy support, strong private capex

Despite ongoing global uncertainties, the medium-term outlook for Indian equities remains constructive, supported by domestic growth drivers and policy support, a report said on Wednesday. The report by HSBC Mutual Fund said India’s growth remains resilient amid significant global macroeconomic challenges, and this resilience is expected to continue due to softening crude oil prices and other domestic factors. A normal monsoon, along with a favourable interest rate and liquidity cycle, are o...

June 27, 2025 12:55 PM

Indian markets likely to rise in Q3 FY26: Morgan Stanley

Indian stock markets are more likely to rise than fall in the third quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q3 FY26), global brokerage Morgan Stanley said in a note on Friday.   The firm remains bullish on Indian equities, expecting strong economic data, supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and better-than-expected corporate earnings to drive market gains from July onwards.   According to Morgan Stanley, India is showing signs of steady improvement. Government spending is ...

May 5, 2025 11:24 AM

Opportunity to invest in India’s long-term growth story is now: Morgan Stanley

Global brokerage Morgan Stanley has reaffirmed its positive long-term outlook on Indian equities, highlighting that India is likely to outperform in a global bear market scenario. According to a note by the brokerage, the opportunity to invest in India’s long-term structural growth story is now, though it will require patience, given the potential. The global financial services major believes that while near-term volatility may persist, “the long-term reward outweighs short-term noise”. ...