Q1FY27 IT earnings preview: Brokerages see mixed quarter as AI, macro headwinds weigh on growth

The June-quarter earnings season begins amid muted expectations for tech companies due to macroeconomic uncertainty and AI disruptions. Analysts foresee weaker Q1 FY27 growth, with a focus on guidance and demand outlook amid geopolitical tensions affecting performance.   The June-quarter earnings season will begin this week, with tech companies led by TCS set to roll…

Sensex in July: 23-year history suggests index can deliver a solid return

July has also been traditionally good for foreign inflows, which aided market performance. According to data compiled from the NSDL, FPIs have been net buyers of Indian stocks in 9 out of 12 years.   After a modest gain of 3 per cent in June 2026 that saw the Sensex scale a high of 77,803…

Small-cap multibagger Cupid Ltd extends rally; stock surges 47% in June, 800% in a year

Cupid’s stock surged 800% in the past year, fueled by strong investor interest and robust market performance, becoming one of India’s best-performing stocks. The company’s revenue guidance for FY27 has been raised, reflecting confidence in its diversified business model and growth opportunities. Cupid, a small-cap stock, has delivered explosive returns in 2026. The company, which…

IPO vs FPO: 3 key differences every investor must know

FPOs are considered less risky when compared to IPOs. IPOs are the first issue and investors are not well-acquainted with the financial prospects of the organisation. Initial public offerings (IPOs) often attract investor interest, offering a rare chance to get in early on emerging businesses. For companies, an IPO is a vital way to raise…

Stock market selloff ahead? Marc Faber sees 20% downside; here’s why

Faber’s concerns over Indian stock valuations came as Barclays last week called India an ‘unusual’ case of being the most unloved market in investor portfolios. Marc Faber, a renowned Zurich-born global investor and author of The Gloom, Boom & Doom report, believes the domestic stock market has potential to correct 20 per cent from here,…

Gold, silver or equities: Where should investors park capital as geopolitical tensions ease? Experts weigh in

Equities can be the preferred asset class as geopolitical tensions ease. Gold will continue to serve as a portfolio hedge and wealth-preservation tool, while silver may benefit from improving industrial demand but remains a relatively volatile asset. As geopolitical tensions ease following the US-Iran peace deal, investors are re-evaluating their portfolio allocations. Expectations of better…

Sebi warns investors against trading unlisted stocks on unauthorised sites

The market regulator said investors using unregistered platforms for transactions in unlisted securities would not have access to regulatory safeguards or dispute-resolution mechanisms   The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday issued a fresh warning to investors regarding transactions in unlisted securities of public limited companies conducted through unauthorised electronic platforms and…