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Q2 earnings: Can India Inc repeat Q1, or will Q3 erase the base-effect tailwind?

India Inc is likely to see a dip in earnings performance for Q2 in comparison to Q1, with analysts forecasting a growth slowdown of roughly 13-14%. Rising costs and margin pressures are key contributors to this trend. As base effects normalize, sectors such as lending financials, manufacturing, and capital goods…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Midcap rally hides a deeper split: Every second stock down but index up 11% in 1 year. Are investors walking on thin ice?

The Nifty Midcap 150 has gained around 11% over the past year, outperforming the Nifty’s 6% decline. However, the gains have been uneven, with more than half of its constituents still in the red and some down as much as 70%. SKF India, KPIT Tech, Syngene International, RVNL, Tata Elxsi…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Rs 2.8 lakh crore out, Rs 47,000 crore in: Why FIIs are selling listed stocks but chasing IPOs

FIIs are increasingly turning to India’s primary market even as they withdraw heavily from listed stocks. Foreign investors have pulled nearly Rs 2.8 lakh crore from the secondary market in 2026 but invested over Rs 47,000 crore in IPOs. The shift reflects a preference for new sectors, large allocations at…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

FCNR (B) vs NRE 5-year FD: Which can give higher maturity on $50,000 investment? Know currency risk

FCNR(B) vs NRE currency risk: FCNR(B) and NRE deposits offer distinct investment avenues for non-resident Indians. FCNR(B) deposits provide currency protection, while NRE deposits carry exchange rate risk. Calculations show NRE deposits can yield higher returns if the rupee strengthens. However, the rupee has historically depreciated against the US dollar.…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

How NRIs, OCIs can get 45% annual return on $1 lakh FCNR (B) deposit as this bank in India offers 19X leverage; Should you go for it?

HSBC Bank's IFSC unit offers Non-Resident Indians significant leverage on FCNR(B) deposits. This strategy allows investors to borrow up to nineteen times their initial deposit amount. The potential for amplified returns arises from the spread between deposit earnings and borrowing costs. However, this leverage strategy carries risks if borrowing costs…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Korea's pain will be India's gain? Why Nifty bears betting on Kospi crash may get disappointed

Foreign investors pulled ₹1.92 lakh crore from India in 2026 to chase the East Asian AI chip boom. As South Korea's KOSPI experiences wild swings, Nifty bulls are hoping that a capital rotation will send those funds rushing back to Dalal Street. But experts warn the road ahead won't be…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Midcap stocks ignore Middle East war, AI worries to jump up to 85% in 2026. More rally or sharp correction ahead?

Despite a weak first half for benchmark indices, India's midcap stocks outperformed, driven by resilient domestic inflows, stronger earnings and sectoral tailwinds. Analysts expect the momentum to continue, although elevated valuations, geopolitical risks, crude oil prices and the sustainability of domestic fund flows remain key factors to watch.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting lured

The Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interest rates, exceeding 7%. This allows NRIs to leverage these deposits for potentially greater returns, though risks associated with fluctuating borrowing costs and foreign taxes remain.

The Economic Times · Jun 15