DEFENSIVE PLAY

On the day of election results were announced and the whole stock market melted, stocks from one sector were able to gain, that was FMCG. Many theories were floated about why they are doing well. Right from them being defensive stocks to that focus ...

Ahead of releasing EA Sports College Football 25, EA is currently in the 'ranking week' spree, revealing the rankings of players on respective team roster, followed by stats and game film analysis. The latest in this includes the defensive ratings t...

Named under the sanctions were Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Ventures. Top executives James Donald Taiclet, Frank Andrew St John and Jesus Malave were listed as b...

The G7 nations are set to pledge action against Chinese financial institutions that aided Russia in obtaining weaponry for its war in Ukraine, according to a draft summit communique seen by Reuters. The draft, involving leaders from the UK, Canada, ...

The G-7, facing challenges from rising powers like China and Russia, grapples with economic and military limitations while navigating a shifting global landscape. Focused on protecting democracy, the group confronts issues such as defense spending, ...

Vaishnav analysis highlights Nifty's volatile week, concerns about market breadth and resistance levels, bearish signals in the MACD, and defensive setups in sectors like FMCG and Pharma.

Defensive sectors like FMCG and pharma are emerging as potential winners under Modi 3.0, with experts forecasting gains fueled by rural push and policy actions. Investors are advised to explore stocks like HUL, Dabur, and pharma majors for potential...

​A lot of the recovery has been the high end of the market. So, the key issue for this real estate market right now is that will the recovery broaden out and the other issue is will there be policy measures to promote the more affordable end of the ...

Investor money is shifting to defensive shares like FMCG, healthcare, and information technology following the lower-than-anticipated seats for the BJP in recent elections. Marico, Godrej Consumer, Nestle India, ITC, Britannia, HUL, and Dabur saw si...

But I do not think it is a time to short, but I do not think it is the time to go long on the high beta trade, the Adanis, the PSUs just be cautious there, try and build your portfolio on stocks which are giving you opportunity, momentum like HDFC t...

Amid election result uncertainties, staying invested is advised. Anticipated market rebound post-results may drive new highs. Favorable fundamentals support quality stock buying, especially in insurance and banking sectors. Opportunities also seen i...

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) wants India to become the first major economy to industrialise without carbonising, says Hisham Mundol, Chief Advisor, Environmental Defense Fund, India.

NASA has alerted the public about an asteroid, 2024 JY1, approaching Earth. Although large and fast, it poses no threat due to its distant trajectory. Part of the Apollo asteroids, 2024 JY1 provides a valuable opportunity for scientific study and pu...

India's defence agenda post-elections includes crucial projects like acquiring K-9 Vajra howitzers and Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft engines. These projects, initially scheduled for approval in March, were postponed. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)...

Following the arrest of a Russian deputy defense minister last month, a series of detentions of senior military officials on corruption charges has unfolded. These arrests coincided with President Vladimir Putin's fifth term and a reshuffle of Defen...

1994 to 2024 is a difference of 30 years, but there is one thing which has remained constant, advice to move to defensive stocks when markets are volatile or there is an event risk. Four questions need to be asked; first, what is a defensive stock? ...

​Where the results are good, we are seeing those companies getting very well rewarded, especially in the industrial, capital goods sector, the real estate sector. But in sectors where there have been some disappointments like in the consumer space t...

Mahesh Nandurkar, MD at Jefferies, discusses investment opportunities in sectors like real estate and the auto sector. He emphasizes the potential for earnings growth and the impact of global economic factors on India's market prospects. Nadurkar sa...

Jefferies' Mahesh Nandurkar sees near-term potential in FMCG, IT, pharma due to under-ownership. Longer-term outlook remains positive on capex, infrastructure and real estate sectors. Retail and foreign investor sentiments sway markets amid election...