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European indices down; most tech stocks gain, luxury cos fall
This story was originally published at 15:34 IST on 22 June 2026
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Equity Alert: European indices down; most tech stocks gain, luxury cos fall
MUMBAI--1525 IST--European stock markets opened flat Monday and almost all key indices in the region were in the red during the early hours of trade. While major technology stocks in the region gained, with the STOXX Europe 600 Technology index up almost 1%, luxury stocks were down. The STOXX Europe Luxury 10 index was down 1%. Italy's FTSE MIIB was down the most compared to its European peers, by 0.5%. Luxury fashion retailers Brunello Cucinelli and Moncler were among the stocks posting the sharpest fall; both stocks were trading over 3% lower.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would step down from the position. "I have heard the answer from my parliamentary party. I accept that answer with good grace. I will resign as leader of the Labour Party," Starmer said. Andy Burnham had won a special election for a seat in Parliament earlier Thursday.
The announcement was anticipated and markets participants did not react strongly to the news. The pound sterling slipped only a tad against the dollar to 1.32. Moves in the UK's key stock index, the FTSE 100, were muted as the index oscillated between gains and losses.
"It's not a surprise, I expect any initial reaction will be limited. The market will be watching for any potential changes in policy under the new leader. At the moment, Andy Burnham is the favourite and he's tried to reassure the gilt market that he will stick to the fiscal rules, and there are reports that he's working with respected economists," Lee Hardman, senior currency analyst at MUFG in London, told Reuters.
Following are the levels of major European indices at 1524 IST:
| Index | Level | Change in % |
| FTSE 100 Index | 10356.96 | (-)0.06 |
| CAC 40 | 8380.40 | (-)0.48 |
| FTSE MIB INDEX | 52547.006 | (-)0.57 |
| DAX PERFORMANCE-INDEX | 24929.49 | (-)0.23 |
| SLI PR | 2205.69 | (-)0.44 |
(Ruchira Kagita)
Equity Alert: JM Fincl upgrades Kirloskar Oil to 'buy'; ups target by 24%
MUMBAI--1445 IST--Brokerage JM Financial upgraded its recommendation on Kirloskar Oil Engines to 'buy' from 'add' after the company secured an order for 96 optiprime power systems from digital infrastructure company HyperNext to provide 192 megawatts in total capacity for data centre projects. The brokerage also raised its target price on the stock by over 24% to INR 2,430 from INR 1,955. The new target price represents an upside of nearly 2% from the stock's current market price.
The Hypernext order marks a significant headway for the company into the colocation and hyperscalar data centre space that is currently dominated by Cummins, according to the brokerage. "...with multiple product introductions and reduced technology gap (or capability gap) the valuation discount of KOEL (Kirloskar Oil) versus KKC(Cummins) will diminish," JM Financial said in a report.
A combination of significant product introductions, notably in the high horsepower segment, top-tier talent acquisition from competition, and focus on exports can also drive further re-rating, JM Financial said. The brokerage has raised the stock's earnings-per-share estimate for FY28 by 8%.
At 1438 IST, shares of the company were locked the 20% upper circuit at INR 2,389.80 on the NSE. Nearly 1.8 million shares of the company have changed hands on the NSE, nearly 10 times higher than the 175,640 shares traded until the same time on Friday. (Shruti Nair)
Equity Alert: Asian mkts end mixed; Japan's Nikkei 225, TOPIX hit new highs
MUMBAI--1438 IST--Indices in Asia ended on a mixed note Monday. Sentiment was slighlty cautious as market participants likely await for more clarity on the peace deal between the US and Iran. According to the joint statement issued by Qatar and Pakistan, which are mediating the peace agreement, the US and Iran will work towards a final peace deal within 60 days in a "constructive atmosphere". Indices in Japan and China outperformed other peer indices in the region.
In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose for the eighth straight session and closed 1.6% higher. The 225-stock index hit a new all-time-high of 72831.73 points. Of the 255 stocks in the headline index, 137 advanced and 85 fell. Over these past eight sessions, the index has risen almost 13%. China's CSI 300 rose for the third straight session to hit a new high and closed over 2% higher.
Shares of index heavyweights Advantest Corp. gained over 1%, SoftBank Group Corp. almost 2%, and those of Tokyo Electron more than 3%. Financial majors Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group rose 2.5% and nearly 2.0%, respectively. Monday, the country's broader market index, TOPIX, ended 1.2% higher. TOPIX also hit a fresh record high and crossed the 4100 level for the first time.
"Korea and Taiwan are being treated as direct beneficiaries of the semiconductor and AI capex cycle, while Japan is getting an extra boost through large tech and AI-linked names," Glenn Yin, director of research at brokerage ACCM, told Reuters.
South Korea's KOSPI closed above the 9000 mark for the third consecutive session and closed almost 1% higher Monday. Shares of SK Hynix closed almost 6% higher while those of key index constituent Samsung Electronics Co. fell marginally. Lee Chan-jin, the governor of South Korea's integrated financial regulator, spoke about considering measures to curb volatility in leveraged exchange-traded funds tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, according to media reports.
The following were the levels of major Asian indices at 1438 IST:
| Index | Level | Change in % |
| CSI 300 Index | 5059.6582 | 2.39% |
| Hang Seng Index | 23768.52 | (-)0.65 |
| Nikkei 225 Day | 72353.96 | 1.55 |
| TOPIX FIRST SECTION | 4095.05 | 1.24 |
| KOSPI | 9114.55 | 0.69 |
| FTSE Singapore Strait Times | 5184.90 | (-)0.15 |
| S&P/ASX 200 Index | 8816.10 | (-)0.14 |
(Ruchira Kagita)
Equity Alert: Garden Reach hits over 1-mo-high on upgrade to Navratna status
MUMBAI--1335 IST--Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers rose as much as almost 5% to their highest level in over one month of INR 2,934.70 after the Department of Public Enterprises upgraded its status to 'Navratna' from 'Miniratna Category-I'. The stock, however, did come off highs and at 1330 IST, was up by almost 2% on the NSE.
More than 2 million shares of the company were traded on the exchange so far Monday. This was higher than almost 1 million shares traded till the same time Friday. Since the start of the year, the stock has risen over 16%.
With the new 'Navratna' status, the company can undertake investments amounting INR 10 billion or 15% of net worth on a single project without government approval. This upgrade is expected to boost the company's decision-making, support its brownfield and greenfield expansion plans, ICICI Direct said in a report.
The move is also likely to "enhance the company's ability to capitalise on emerging opportunities in naval shipbuilding, commercial vessels, exports and maritime infrastructure," the broking firm said. For the March quarter, Garden Reach reported a net profit of INR 3.03 billion on revenues of INR 21.19 billion. (Ruchira Kagita)
Equity Alert: Delhivery up 9%; brokerages hold strong growth outlook for co
MUMBAI--1332 IST--Shares of Delhivery rose nearly 7% to an over one-year high of INR 491.70. Brokerages have a strong near-term outlook for the logistcs company, driven by consumption-led demand despite challenges posed by the West Asia war. The company is likely to pass on higher fuel costs to customers, brokerages said.
"Delhivery remains well-positioned for future growth, driven by strong momentum in its core transportation businesses and a disciplined focus on profitability," Motilal Oswal said. The company's express segment recorded robust 73% on-year volume growth despite a challenging operating environment amid the West Asia crisis. "The strong growth was driven by healthy consumption-led demand, increased outsourcing by customers, and sustained momentum from large e-commerce players," the brokerage added. Margins remained robust, driven by strong volumes and tight cost control, Motilal Oswal added.
Delhivery's INR 14-billion acquisition of Ecom Express consolidates the company's leadership in express parcel logistics and adds a complementary rural network. This is likely to boost Delhivery's reach and customer base, Motilal Oswal said. Delhivery's express segment continues to witness robust growth, supported by ongoing industry consolidation and rising shipment volumes. Revenue from the segment is seen growing at a compounded annual rate of 12% over FY26-28, according to Motilal Oswal.
The company's part truck load segment remains a fragmented market, with organised players handling less than 25% of the volume. The revenue from the segment is seen rising at a compounded annual rate of 17% over 2025-26 (Apr-Mar)–FY28. The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation margin is estimated to expand to 8.4% in FY28 from 6.1% in FY26. This is driven by operating leverage, improved asset utilisation, and technology integration across the value chain, Motilal Oswal said.
"With steady volume growth and healthy service EBITDA margins in both the Express Parcel and PTL segments, the company is well-placed to sustain margin strength going ahead," the brokerage said. Motilal Oswal has a 'buy' call on the stock with a target price of INR 580.
JM Financial is of the view that despite a robust outlook, near-term margins will be under pressure, impacted by a combination of external cost pressures. The recent rise in crude oil prices on the back of the West Asia war has led to higher fuel and packaging costs. "Although Delhivery has fuel surcharge mechanisms embedded in its contracts, there is typically a lag before these higher costs are fully passed through to customers, resulting in a temporary compression in margin," the brokerage said.
Given the company's operational scale, these costs are likely to be seen in the June quarter and may extend into the early September quarter. However, this is largely external and does not alter JM Financial's positive view on the company. The brokerage has a 'buy' recommendation on the stock with a target price of INR 605.
At 1329 IST, shares of Delhivery traded over 5% higher at INR 485. The stock extended gains for the fourth consecutive session and gained nearly 9% during the period. Over 9 million shares of the company changed hands on NSE, higher than 1 million shares traded till the same time Friday. (Adhithya Aji)
Equity Alert: Nomura hikes target price on Dr Reddy's by 9%, retains 'buy'
MUMBAI--1256 IST--Brokerage Nomura hiked its target price on Dr Reddy's Laboratories by almost 9% to INR 1,740 from INR 1,600 while retaining its "buy" recommendation for it. The revised target price implies an upside of nearly 37% from the stock's closing price Friday. Growth in the company's branded business is expected to lift profit margin and operating leverage is seen improving, the brokerage said in a report.
The company's branded products' contribution is estimated to rise to nearly 60% of the total mix by 2028-29 (Apr-Mar) from 48% in FY22. "The revenue mix change should support sustainable earnings growth and, in turn, drive a re-rating of the stock's valuation multiple," Nomura said. Further, the company's US generics business posted limited success, the brokerage said, while adding that there has been a decline in abbreviated new drug approvals recently. The broking firm expects the company's sales from domestic and emerging markets to be strong over the medium term.
According to Nomura, a price-to-earnings multiple of 23 based on the company's FY27 earnings per share estimate of INR 55 and a multiple of 18 based on the earnings per share estimate of INR 69 for FY28 make the stock's valuation "attractive." The brokerage projected Dr Reddy's Laboratories' earnings growing at a compounded annual rate of 22?tween FY27 and FY29. It has not currently factored in an upside from the launch of Abatacept biosimilar. This launch can potentially present a 30% upside to the firm's FY28 and FY29 earnings estimates, according to the report.
Monday, Dr Reddy's Laboratories rose almost 2% to an intraday high of INR 1,299.30 on the NSE. At 1241 IST, the stock was up 1.7% at INR 1,293.20 and its trading volumes were higher by around 140,000 compared to the same time yesterday at 391,396. The stock was among the top gainers in the benchmark Nifty 50 index. (Ruchira Kagita)
Equity Alert: Cipla gains 5%; Citi initiates 90-day positive catalyst watch
MUMBAI--1253 IST—Cipla's shares gained almost 5% to hit a nearly one-month high of INR 1,413.70. The stock gained after global brokerage Citi initiated a 90-day positive catalyst watch on the stock. In the near term, the brokerage sees a likely approval for the company's gFlovent drug from the Goa facility, the launch of gVentolin, and the existing Nintedanib drug capturing 50% market share as factors that are likely to support a rebound in the US market.
The brokerage also highlighted the positive performance of the pharmaceutical major's India business on the back of a recovery in the respiratory segment. The re-inspection of the Indore plant, due anytime, could be another positive upon clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration. The brokerage also sees easing geopolitical tensions further moderating risks related to input costs and margins.
Citi believes the company's earnings have bottomed out after the decline in gRevlind and estimates the company's valuation at 25 times the price-to-earnings for 2026-27 (Apr-Mar) and 21 times for FY28. The brokerage sees the stock offering a strong domestic proxy amid elevated valuations of "India-heavy" peers and maintained a 'buy' recommendation on the stock with a target price of INR 1,700, representing an upside of nearly 26% from the stock's previous close. At 1251 IST, shares of the company were at INR 1,412.60, up 4.5% on the NSE. So far, 2 million shares of the company have changed hands on the exchange, over five times the 364,403 shares traded until the same time Friday. (Shruti Nair)
Equity Alert: Indices slightly off highs as IT, auto cos shed some gains
MUMBAI--1250 IST--Headline equity indices were a tad off highs with less than 30 stocks on the Nifty 50 trading higher after select information technology and automobile stocks shed some of their earlier gains. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical stocks gained in the Nifty 50 and the Nifty Pharma index rose to be one among the top gaining sectoral indices.
At 1225 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 24125.70, up over 112 points and the BSE Sensex was at 77193.74, up over 390 points. The benchmarks were 0.5% higher each. After remaining in positive territory for the initial hours, volatility index India VX fell marginally. Among sectoral indices, the Nifty FMCG and Nifty Consumer Durables were the only losers, down 0.4?ch.
While Cipla rose over 4%, select IT stocks slightly gave up their earlier gains. Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services were up 1?ch. Automobile stocks also shed some of their gains. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles was up 1.6%, from up 2.6?rlier. The Nifty IT was among the top gaining sectoral indices, up over 1%.
Apart from Cipla, other pharmaceutical stocks Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries were up 0.8–1.5%. The Nifty Pharma was almost 1% higher, with most constituents trading higher. Ajanta Pharma was up nearly 3%, while Mankind Pharma was up nearly 2%.
Shriram Finance was the worst hit stock in the Nifty 50, down nearly 2%. The stock was down for the third straight session and shed over 2% during this period. Asian Paints, Titan Co., and Max Healthcare Institute were the other Nifty 50 stocks that were down over 1?ch. (Arundathi A R)
Equity Alert: NOCIL up 20% on anti-dumping duty on sulphenamide accelerators
MUMBAI--1245 IST--Shares of NOCIL jumped almost 20% to a one-month high of INR 190.82 on the NSE Monday after the government imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of sulphenamide accelerators from the US, China, and the European Union for five years.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies imposed anti-dumping duties on the chemicals involved in rubber production. The commerce ministry had notified the duties in March. NOCIL is India's largest rubber chemical manufacturer, and it makes sulphenamide accelerators under its Pilcure brand, according to its website. Sulphenamide accelerators are used in the vulcanisation process in making tyres.
At 1220 IST, shares of the company were up 20%. Over 26 million shares of the company changed hands so far on the NSE, which is six-fold the average number of shares traded in the last three months. (Eshitva Prakash)
Equity Alert: RIL up 3%; analysts retain bullish stance after AGM, Jio DRHP
MUMBAI--1125 IST--Shares of Reliance Industries rose as much as 2.7% to an intraday high of INR 1,344.90 after the company's annual general meeting held Friday. Brokerages were positive on the stock after RIL's Jio Platforms filed a draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an initial public offering comprising a fresh issue of 270 million shares. Most brokerages maintained their "buy" recommendation for the stock, while also retaining their target price.
At 1103 IST, RIL was up 2.3% at INR 1,339 on the NSE with trading volume at nearly seven million. This is higher than close to four million shares of the company changing hands on the bourse till the same time on Friday. Further, the stock had touched its lowest level in 52 weeks at INR 1,253.20 on Jun. 11 and it has since then recovered by more than 7%.
Jio will be the biggest growth driver for RIL going forward, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said. Jio's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation are expected to grow 18% at a compounded annual growth rate between 2025-26 (Apr-Mar) and FY28, the brokerage said in a report. Hike in wireless tariffs is likely to drive earnings growth for Jio. For RIL's retail business, Reliance Retail Ventures, growth is expected to be powered by improved store rollouts, productivity, and an increase in hyper-local offerings, Motilal Oswal said.
The company's oil-to-chemicals business is likely to recover only modestly over FY26–FY28. "RIL's O2C (oil-to-chemicals) EBITDA improved in FY26 but was hit by higher crude premiums and high freight and insurance costs due to the West Asia conflict," the brokerage said. Motilal Oswal projects RIL's consolidated EBITDA and net profit will increase by 9-10% compounded annual rate over between FY26 and FY28. The company is expected to incur capital expenditure worth INR 1.25 trillion during this period. Motilal Oswal reiterated its "buy" recommendation for the stock with an unchanged target price of INR 1,655.
The ramp-up of RIL's new energy division, growth in its artificial intelligence business, and the potential listing of its retail segment are key earnings catalysts for RIL, Nomura said. "The listing (of Jio) will unlock value of the digital business inside RIL," the brokerage said. Nomura has a "buy" recommendation on the stock with a target price of INR 1,640.
The company's new energy business, Reliance Intelligence, and Reliance Consumer Products are key growth levers for RIL, Nuvama Institutional Equities said in its report. Revenues from the new energy business, which are expected to contribute to revenue from FY27, are seen adding over 50% to the company's net profit and triggering a re-rating for the stock, Nuvama said. For now, the brokerage maintained its target price of INR 1,765 with a "buy" stance. (Ruchira Kagita)
Equity Alert: Kirloskar Oil shrs surge; co gets order for 96 power systems
MUMBAI--1124 IST--Shares of Kirloskar Oil Engines hit the 20% upper band at INR 2,389.80 in early trade on Monday. The stock rose after the company said it had secured an order from digital infrastructure company HyperNext for 96 units of its 2,500 kilovolt-ampere optiprime dual core power systems to support large-scale data centre projects. The order is among the largest deployments of high-capacity standby power systems for data centres in India.
At 1121 IST, 1.75 million shares of the company had changed hands on the NSE, nearly 21 times the 84,026 shares traded until the same on Friday.
Brokerage Motilal Oswal sees the company's core power generation segment receiving a boost from its data centre-related orders. The latest order win underscores the growing traction of Kirloskar Oil's high-horsepower products in the data centre market, the brokerage said in a report. "The company is continuously targeting projects across Edge, co-location and hyperscaler data center projects. We expect a similar traction to continue over the next few years for the company," the brokerage said.
Further, the brokerage expects the company's ongoing capital expenditure to benefit volumes amid strong demand. In May, the company announced capital expenditure of INR 14 billion for expanding engine capacity by 20,000 in 2027-28 (Apr-Mar). This capital expenditure is aimed to cater to demand coming from high horsepower and Optiprime, industrial, and export segments, the brokerage highlighted. With the current capex plan is likley to generate incremental revenue of around INR 50 billion – INR 56 billion with peak utilisation by FY30, Motilal Oswal said.
Over FY26-29, the brokerage expects the company's revenue to grow at a compounded annual rate of 23%. It also sees an improvement of 190 basis points in the company's margins in light of a better product mix and operating leverage benefits. The brokerage underscores that the company's entry into hyperscalers as well as its fast-growing overall power generation and industrial business is facilitating a further reduction in the valuation discount against its competitor Cummins. The brokerage maintained a 'buy' recommendation on the stock and increased its target price by nearly 24% to INR 2,350. However, the stock breached that estimate and is currently trading at its upper band level. (Shruti Nair)
Equity Alert: Indices a tad up; heavyweights, auto cos support Nifty 50
MUMBAI--1110 IST--Domestic benchmark indices rose slightly as automobile stocks saw a further rise along with information technology stocks. Index heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank also helped the Nifty 50 index sustain its earlier gains.
At 1101 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 24160.50, up over 147 points or 0.6% higher than Friday's close. The BSE Sensex was at 77293.61, over 490 points or 0.6% higher than its previous close. In the 50-stock index, 35 stocks were trading higher. Broader market indices also gained slightly, with small-cap indices up 0.4–0.7% and mid-cap indices up 0.3?ch. India VIX fell nearly 1?ter gaining around the same level in early trade.
The Nifty Auto was around 1% higher and was among the major gaining sectoral indices. Barring Samvardhana Motherson International, all stocks in the sectoral index were higher. In the Nifty 50 index, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto, and Mahindra & Mahindra were up 0.7–2.6%.
Cipla continued to be the top gainer in the 50-stock index, up almost 4%. Index heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank rose 0.7-2.2%.
On the other hand, Max Healthcare Institute remained the biggest laggard in the index, down over 1%. Titan Co., Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Asian Paints were the other stocks in the Nifty 50, down almost 1?ch. (Arundathi A R)
Equity Alert: Indices up on US-Iran peace talks, crude oil below $80/bbl
MUMBAI--0945 IST--The domestic equity market opened higher Monday, taking positive cues from the peace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland. Brent crude oil staying below $80 a barrel also supported the indices, which had snapped a five-session rally Friday.
At 0916 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 24114.80, up over 100 points or 0.4% from Friday's close. The BSE Sensex was at 77152.75, up almost 350 points, or 0.5%, from its previous close. Most of the constituents of the 50-stock index were up in early trade, with information technology stocks gaining more. A rise of almost 1% in heavyweight stock HDFC Bank also lifted the index.
The broader market indices were all up, with the Nifty smallcap indices gaining 0.2–0.5%. Midcap indices were up 0.2?ch. India VIX was up 0.6% at 13.0500 points. "Despite the confusing news coming from the West Asia talks, Brent crude is trading below $80. This market signal indicates that further flare up in the conflict is unlikely," V.K. Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investments, said in a note. "However, the situation remains fluid and has to be watched closely. Meanwhile, rupee appreciation and tapering of FPI (foreign portfolio investor) outflows continues, and this has the potential to impart resilience to the market."
The Nifty IT rose to be among the top performing sectoral indices, up 1%. The index had fallen the most Friday. All its constituents were up, with Coforge and Infosys up over 1.5?ch from Friday's close. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tata Consultancy Services were up 0.6–1.3%.
Cipla and Reliance Industries contributed the highest gains to the Nifty 50 index, up over 2?ch. Shares of Reliance Industries rose after falling for two sessions. Most brokerages turned bullish on the stock after the company's annual general meeting Friday. The Nifty Oil & Gas was the highest gainer among sectoral indices, up over 1%. Aegis Logistics was the top performer in the sectoral index, up 6.5% from Friday.
Voltas was the top gainer in the Nifty 200 index, up over 4%. The stock rose for the sixth time in the past seven sessions after the company said it sold 1 million room air conditioners in the first three months of the financial year 2026–27 (Apr-Mar). PB Fintech and Housing & Urban Development Corp. rose nearly 3?ch to be among the top performers in the Nifty 200.
Kirloskar Oil Engines rose the most in the Nifty 500 and hit its 20% upper circuit. The company received an order for 96 power systems for data centres from digital infrastructure company HyperNext. Clean Science and Technology rose almost 8% to be among the top performers in the Nifty 500. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers was up over 3?ter the government approved Navratna status for the company Friday.
The Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Consumer Durables were the only sectoral indices to fall. Both were marginally down with most of their constituents also down.
In the Nifty 50, Max Healthcare Institute was the biggest loser, down over 1%. Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone were down almost 1?ch.
Tata Capital, Varun Beverages, and Cummins India were the major losers in the Nifty 200 index, down over 2?ch. In the Nifty 500, Craftsman Automation and Aavas Financiers were down around 4?ch. (Arundathi A R)
Equity Alert: To open higher amid US-Iran peace talks; oil prices in focus
MUMBAI--0840 IST--Headline equity indices are expected to open higher Monday amid ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan saying the warring countries had agreed to a road map towards a final deal within 60 days. Crude oil prices, which are below $80 a barrel again, are also expected to fuel market sentiment. However, concerns will persist as US President Donald Trump again threatened Iran with strikes.
Trump threatened Iran with strikes if it did not stop Hezbollah amid continued clashes with Israel in Lebanon. However, Iran dismissed the warning, saying it was prepared to fight, BBC reported. According to a senior US diplomat engaged in the talks, negotiations between the countries to reach a final deal to end the war are expected to continue in Switzerland, according to the BBC report.
"Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble," CNBC reported, quoting Trump in his Truth Social post, referring to Iran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. "If they don't, we'll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!" In an interview with Fox News, Trump added he had told Iranian officials if they closed the strait, "you won't have a country", and threatened to take over the waterway, the CNBC report said.
At 0838 IST, Brent Crude oil August futures were nearly 2% lower at $79.06 a barrel. The price was still over 8% higher than its pre-war level of $72.87 per barrel.
According to broking firm Emkay Global Financial, the post-war rally is running into rough weather, and equities may pause due to multiple headwinds. "In the short term, we see markets consolidating at current levels, with some risk of a sell-off if oil crosses $85/bbl," it said in a strategy report. However, the brokerage said it would view any weakness as an entry opportunity and remain constructive on the broader market.
Along with US-Iran talks developments, crude oil price movements, monsoon updates, and foreign investment flows, market participants are also expected to track the annual general meetings of Infosys, Trent, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Cipla, which are scheduled for this week.
At 0837 IST, June futures of GIFT Nifty were at 24117, up 68.50 points or 0.3% higher. This was over 100 points higher than the Nifty 50's Friday close of 24013.10, suggesting a higher opening for Monday. The July contract of GIFT Nifty was at 24234.50, up 62 points or 0.3%. "Markets are likely to continue to trade with a positive bias as brent oil remains near 80 ($80 a barrel)," Ruchit Jain, technical research head at Motilal Oswal, said.
Among Asian equity markets, Taiwan's TAIEX led the pack of gainers, and was up nearly 3%. On the other hand, the Hang Seng Index logged a loss of over 1%. US equity markets were shut on Friday for the Juneteenth holiday. (Arundathi A R)
Equity Alert: Most Asian indices up on progress in US-Iran peace talks
MUMBAI--0815 IST--Most stock indices in Asia rose in early trade on Monday amid news of progress in peace talks between the US and Iran. In the latest development on the West Asia front, the two countries have agreed on reaching a final deal within 60 days and establishing a committee to end hostilities in Lebanon. South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 were among the highest gainers in the region during early trade.
Following the conclusion of the first session of talks between the US and Iran, meditating parties Qatar and Pakistan put out a joint statement. "The Lake Lucerne Summit was conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Encouraging progress has been made, including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks," according to the statement. This comes after US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to renew strikes on Iran, which led to a brief rise in oil prices, with the August futures of Brent Crude Oil climbing to over $82 per barrel. Since then, oil futures have shed 2% to nearly $79 per barrel.
Monday, Nikkei 225 hit a record intraday high in early trade at 72747.83 after opening lower. The index was up nearly 2% during early trade with stocks of major electronics and metal stocks leading the gains. South Korea's Kospi also erased its opening losses and rose 1%, among the highest gainers in the region. On the other hand, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, down 1.3%, was the worst hit index in the region. The index was down for the fourth consecutive session and shed nearly 5% during the period.
Following are the levels of major Asian indices at 0814 IST:
| Index | Level | Change in % |
| CSI 300 Index | 4942.41 | 0.02 |
| Hang Seng Index | 23643.62 | (-)1.18 |
| Nikkei 225 Day | 72648.47 | 1.96 |
| TOPIX FIRST SECTION | 4097.60 | 1.3 |
| KOSPI | 9145.36 | 1.03 |
| FTSE Singapore Strait Times | 5187.21 | (-00.11 |
| S&P/ASX 200 Index | 8834.90 | 0.07 |
(Shruti Nair)
Equity Alert: US futures fall amid new threats by Trump
MUMBAI--0740 IST--Futures tied to major US indices trended lower as investors assessed the viability of the US-Iran deal. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump issued fresh threats against Iran even as peace talks under the interim deal between the two countries were underway in Switzerland. Crude oil prices, which had shed over 8% last week, briefly resumed their climb, touching a high of $82.30 per barrel early on Monday. Since then, August futures of Brent Crude oil have come off highs and were below $80 per barrel at 0735 IST.
"Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Sunday. "If they don't, we'll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!" This was after Iran once again closed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. "The situation in Lebanon continues to pose a serious ongoing threat to both the ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait," Reuters quoted a note by IG market analyst Tony Sycamore.
In response to Trump's threats, Iranian negotiators walked out in protest, according to a report by The Guardian. Subsequently, futures tied to the three major US indices were down 0.2-0.4?ter closing higher on Thursday. US markets were closed on Friday on account of the Juneteenth holiday.
Global investors will also keep an eye out for the release of US personal consumption expenditures price index for May. The PCE reading, the US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, is expected to have increased in May, even excluding volatile food and energy prices, according to a CNBC report. While the Fed held short-term interest rates steady at 3.5–3.75% last week, in line with expectations, a higher inflation reading could signal that the central bank may soon hike rates.
Following were the closing levels of major US indices on Thursday:
|
US Indices |
Levels |
Change in % |
|
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
51564.7 |
0.14 |
|
NASDAQ Composite |
26517.93 | 1.91 |
|
S&P 500 |
7500.58 | 1.08 |
(Shruti Nair)
US$1 = INR 94.69
IST, or Indian Standard Time, is five-and-a-half hours ahead of GMT
Edited by Avishek Dutta
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