Earnings Downgrades
India sits out the global bull run in the first half of 2026
Indian equities logged their worst first-half performance since 2022, with the Nifty falling 8.7% as war-driven volatility, record foreign outflows and an AI-led IT sector rout weighed on sentiment. Domestic institutional buying of ₹4.63 trillion cushioned the blow.
3 min read1 Jul 2026Investors may need to temper return expectations as capital costs rise, warns Kotak Pension Fund CIO
Nilesh Bharkhada says higher capital costs, slowing corporate earnings growth and crude oil above $100 a barrel could pressure valuations and trigger earnings downgrades.
3 min read18 May 2026US-Iran war impact: Indian stock market downgraded by HSBC twice in a month — What's behind the bearish outlook?
HSBC, in a report dated 23 April, downgraded India to underweight after changing its stance to neutral from overweight on 31 March. At the same time, it raised its stance on Korean equities to neutral.
2 min read24 Apr 2026Wipro’s revenue growth, margin trade-off keeps investors on tenterhooks
Wipro’s stock slid 7% after Q3 results as weak deal wins, delayed ramp-ups and margin concerns overshadow revenue growth near the top end of guidance, keeping near-term visibility muted.
2 min read19 Jan 2026Thermax sees a kitchen sink quarter, is it now ready for a turnaround?
Thermax’s Q2 slump was driven by legacy low-margin projects and cost overruns. With most problem contracts nearly done, order inflows strengthening and core segments improving, FY27 could start on a cleaner slate.
2 min read14 Nov 2025Beware! Indian Inc faces biggest earnings downgrade in Asia as Trump tariff tantrum threatens growth
With anticipated tax reforms boosting GDP growth, India's economic outlook faces challenges from poor earnings growth and increased U.S. tariffs. Earnings estimates for various sectors have been significantly downgraded, reflecting a sluggish recovery amidst ongoing trade tensions.
2 min read22 Aug 2025Buckle up, the ride may get rough, says market survey
As US-India trade ties sour, Indian stocks face critical questions on volatility, earnings and a broader turnaround. Mint’s market survey reveals what experts are watching out for
5 min read4 Aug 2025Small-caps under pressure! 19 stocks slide 5–30% this week, IEX leads decline
Overall, 19 constituents of the Nifty Smallcap 100 index have fallen between 5% and 30% this week, with Indian Energy Exchange topping the list, having lost 30% of its value. If not for a 9% rebound in today’s session, the losses would have been even steeper.
3 min read25 Jul 2025Gensol Engineering shares crash after Care Ratings downgrades bank loan
Care Ratings has downgraded Gensol's bank loan of ₹716 crore to default following delays in “servicing of term loan obligations”, sending the company's shares reeling.
2 min read4 Mar 2025Subdued earnings recovery heightens downgrade risks
India's stock market is experiencing a correction, with risks to its premium valuations amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. Positive election results provide some optimism, but weak corporate earnings and sticky inflation may hinder recovery.
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