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Monday, June 15, 2026

15/06/26, PostMarket REPORT


Markets have staged a powerful relief rally on June 15 as expectation of a possible US-Iran peace deal eased fears of an oil shock and reduced one of the biggest risks hanging over the global economy. For India, lower crude prices could mean everything from a stronger rupee and lower inflation to improved corporate margins and a better earnings outlook. Yet, investors know that relief rallies are easy. Sustaining them is much harder. Valuations are not cheap, global capital continues to chase the AI trade, earnings growth still needs to accelerate, and the path of interest rates remains uncertain. The next leg of the market will depend less on headlines and more on whether the fundamentals begin to improve.

Moneycontrol of Network18 brings together some of the biggest market voices, hard data and diverse perspectives to answer the questions that matter most for investors in today's exclusive coverage.

1. Relief Rally or the Start of a New Bull Market?

The biggest risk hanging over markets may be fading as oil prices cool and geopolitical tensions ease. But relief from bad news alone may not be enough. What fresh triggers — earnings, liquidity, flows or policy support — will be needed to take markets decisively higher?.

2. AI Trade in Full Swing. Can India Become Exciting Again?
Global investors continue to pour money into AI-linked stocks and mega IPOs. While that has created enormous wealth, concentration risks are also rising. Can India regain investor attention as AI valuations stretch?

3. Will a Peace Deal Unleash a Wall of Local Money Into Markets?

Retail and discretionary flows have weakened sharply amid months of uncertainty. With one major risk potentially disappearing, could investors who moved to cash, debt funds or deposits begin returning to equities? How important could domestic flows be in powering the next phase of the rally?

4. Can Crude Stay Below $80 for the Rest of the Year?

The removal of supply disruptions and geopolitical bottlenecks has improved the outlook for oil. But could governments and strategic reserve managers step in as buyers at lower prices? How sustainable is the decline, and what would it mean for India's macro outlook if crude remains subdued?

5. Is the Rupee Set for a Historic Rebound?

Lower oil prices reduce India's import bill, while recent RBI measures are designed to attract fresh foreign capital. Could the combination create one of the strongest periods for the rupee in years? And what would a stronger currency mean for inflation, markets and investor returns?

6. Could a Cheap Rupee Trigger the Next Wave of FII Buying?

Many currency strategists argue that the rupee remains undervalued on a Real Effective Exchange Rate basis. If the currency begins to strengthen while growth remains resilient, could India become significantly more attractive to foreign investors?

7. Is India Inc. Finally Ready for an Earnings Boom?

Revenue growth has already begun improving, but earnings growth has lagged market performance for much of the past two years. Are FY27 and FY28 shaping up to be the years when profits finally catch up with valuations? Which sectors are likely to lead the next earnings cycle?

8. Are Global Rate Cuts About to Return?

Inflation pressures are easing across many economies, strengthening the case for lower interest rates. Yet concerns around US fiscal deficits and government borrowing remain. Are central banks preparing for another round of easing, or will fiscal risks keep rates higher for longer?

9. The Next Big Trade: Stocks, Bonds, Gold or Commodities?

Every major macro cycle creates winners and losers. If rate cuts are approaching, oil remains contained and growth stabilises, where should investors be positioned? Which asset class offers the best risk-reward over the next 12-24 months?

10. Stocks and Sectors Smart Money Will Chase Now?

Market leadership often changes after periods of uncertainty. Are investors likely to gravitate toward banks, IT, capex or consumption? Or are there more contrarian opportunities emerging? Which sectors are under-owned, which are overcrowded, and where is the next wave of earnings growth likely to come from?

The answers to these questions will shape not just the direction of markets, but the investment strategies that work best in the months ahead. We've it all covered.

Source: Network18 

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15/06/26, PostMarket REPORT

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