UBS forecasts an 8% Nifty 50 upside over the next year, driven by a Rs 7 trillion consumption stimulus, lower oil prices, resilient rural demand, and attractive valuations. The brokerage favours financials, autos, real estate, and consumption sectors, while remaining cautious on IT, industrials, and pharma due to global uncertainties.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 215.97 points at 80580.87

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 221.32 points at 80575.52

As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend.

Indian Hotels Company reported strong Q4FY25 results. The company's consolidated net profit increased by 25% year-on-year. Revenue from operations also saw a significant rise. Expenses increased due to food, employee, and finance costs. EBITDA improved, leading to a better margin. The company's shares closed higher on Monday. Analysts have given the stock a 'Buy' rating.

Avenue Supermarts, parent company of DMart, is unlikely to enter the Q-commerce race, choosing instead to enhance delivery timelines and product variety. Bernstein India suggests DMart will focus on value and choice to compete with rapid delivery platforms. Despite concerns about overlap with Q-commerce users, DMart believes its big-box model offers sustainable value in the FMCG and grocery sectors.

Iware Supplychain Services is set to debut on the BSE SME platform with modest expectations, indicated by a grey market premium of Rs 2. The IPO, aiming to raise Rs 27 crore, was subscribed 3 times. The company, an integrated logistics player with warehousing and transportation services, reported revenues of Rs 85.82 crore and a profit of Rs 6.

The private lender reported a 14% dip in its standalone profit after tax (PAT) at 3,552 crore, from the same quarter last year. Net Interest Income (NII) increased to 7,284 crore for January-March, from 6,909 crore last year, up 5% in the period.

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, buoyed by advances in heavyweights HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), as easing global trade tensions, steady foreign inflows, and a dip in crude oil prices bolstered investor confidence.

The Government of Singapore holds stakes worth 2.38 lakh crore in 61 BSE-listed firms. Nine of these, including SRF, Bajaj Finance, and SBI Life, have gained 1533% in 2025, reflecting strong market performance and GoSs selective equity exposure.

India led global equity options trading in 2023. The growth was driven by retail investors. However, most retail traders faced losses. SEBI has implemented regulations to protect investors. Options can be used for hedging or speculation. The article suggests using options for hedging. It also suggests using options for stock acquisition and exit strategies.

V-Mart Retail shares experienced a decline of 6.2% despite positive financial news. The company reported a net profit of Rs 19 crore for the March 2025 quarter, a significant improvement from the previous year. Revenue also increased by 17%. The board approved a 3:1 bonus share issue. However, the board did not recommend dividend.

Indian benchmarks extended gains last week, led by largecaps, even as smallcaps underperformed. The Nifty ended up 1.3%, while the Sensex rose 1.6%. Key triggers this week include the US Fed policy decision, Q4 earnings from SBI and Kotak Bank, macro data, LoC tensions, and crude oil swings. The Rupee breached 84/USD, and FIIs remained strong buyers.