Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends buying GE Vernova T&D India, and Apollo Hospitals as the top stocks for the week starting July 13, 2026:
South Korea’s Kospi index experienced a significant 7% decline on Monday. Rising Middle East tensions and oil price spikes rattled global investors worldwide. Technology stocks, including SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, led the sharp fall. The market correction intensified concerns over AI-linked semiconductor company valuations. Despite the recent drop, the Kospi remains a top global
The Nifty Realty Index tracks India’s listed real estate companies’ performance. It comprises ten firms selected by free-float market capitalization and rebalanced semi-annually. DLF, Phoenix Mills, and Lodha Developers hold the largest weights within the index. Companies must meet specific criteria, including trading volume and market capitalization for inclusion. This index serves as a benchmark
Oil prices surged sharply as renewed military action between Iran and the United States escalated tensions. Fresh strikes expanded to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This escalation has clouded the future of the interim US-Iran agreement signed last month. Market participants remain cautious about how the developing situation could unfold. Iran’s
Auto financiers are pushing for embedded finance and digital credit integration. This shift aims to make car purchases more seamless for customers. Traditional installment loans still dominate the Indian auto finance market. Dealers seek more transparent wholesale funding and quicker rate reductions. Robust used-vehicle funding and smoother reconciliation are also needed.
Domestic pharmaceutical retail growth shows strong signs of demand-led expansion. Volume growth in June exceeded three percent, a significant positive shift. Industry growth outlook is now revised upwards to over eleven percent this year. Higher sales of lipid-lowering and cardiac therapies led the market’s recent surge. Chronic therapies continue to outpace the market, driven by
India is considering a cybersecurity framework for internet-connected devices. This initiative aims to enhance security standards for smart meters and other IoT products. The government is exploring measures for stricter security and certification requirements. This move follows a similar mandate for internet-enabled CCTV cameras. The focus remains on ensuring product security regardless of manufacturing origin.
Foreign investors have returned to Indian markets, showing renewed interest in equities during July. This shift follows months of consistent selling, with significant inflows recorded in early July. Equities have become the primary destination for foreign capital, attracting substantial investments. Debt markets also continue to see inflows, extending momentum from previous months. Stronger economic fundamentals
State-run oil companies are considering expanding lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders for commercial use. These cylinders will likely be sold at commercial LPG rates if approved by authorities. This move could benefit migrant workers, tenants, and street vendors needing LPG. The advanced composite cylinders are nearly fifty percent lighter than steel ones. They offer easier handling
Four of India’s top ten companies added significant market value last week. HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel led these gains, increasing their valuations substantially. Reliance Industries also saw its market capitalization rise, retaining its top position. However, Hindustan Unilever and Larsen & Toubro experienced the steepest declines. The equity markets ended the week negatively due
