Global Market: European stocks trade flat as tech selloff offsets earnings boost from consumer, luxury firms

European stock markets remained relatively stable despite a notable dip in technology shares. The positive earnings reported from the consumer goods and luxury sectors provided a buffer against wider market declines. Lower oil prices lent further support, keeping investor confidence steady. Attention now turns to anticipated announcements from the U.S. Federal Reserve and upcoming tech…

Meesho shares can rally to Rs 240? Why Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on the platform stock

Motilal Oswal has begun coverage on Meesho, awarding it a buy rating along with a target price indicating strong potential. The brokerage believes that free cash flow will start manifesting from FY27, highlighting Meesho’s asset-light model as a crucial factor for growth. The company’s recent Q1 performance showed reduced losses and increased marketplace revenue, emphasizing…

How the rain gods impact the Indian economy

IDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India’s economic growth and inflation. While expanding irrigation and a growing allied sector have reduced agriculture’s direct sensitivity to rainfall deficits, volatile weather and global pressures could still weigh on rural demand and push inflation higher.