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Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,700 | Infosys & Tech Mahindra Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,700 | Infosys & Tech Mahindra Top GainersEquitymaster
Indian firms turn to floating-rate debt as interest rate hikes loom
Indian firms shift to floating rate bonds as rate hike bets rise, ICICI Home Finance, Tata Capital, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services and HDB plan ₹85.50 billion in issues.
Coforge to Tech Mahindra: Tech stocks extend rally for second session; Nifty IT jumps over 2%
Coforge, Tech Mahindra, and other tech stocks rallied on May 18, with the NIFTY IT index rising 2.4%. Analysts attribute this to currency weakness and export earnings, despite concerns over AI disruption and mixed earnings guidance from major firms, leading to a decline of 25.3% in 2026.
Infosys, OFSS, TechM, other IT stocks gain up to 3% despite weak market sentiment. Here's why
IT stocks such as Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software gained, while LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and Persistent Systems also posted strong gains. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1% as the rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged to all-time highs.
Stocks to buy for short term: From Kotak Mahindra Bank to Ashok Leyland - Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi recommends 3 shares - Mint
Stocks to buy for short term: From Kotak Mahindra Bank to Ashok Leyland - Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi recommends 3 sharesMint
Reliance Industries, TCS, HDFC Bank among 10 companies with highest FII selling in Q4. Do you own any?
Foreign institutional investors have sold $53 billion worth of Indian equities since late 2024, with HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel among stocks witnessing the heaviest FII outflows.
Smaller banks find it harder to hit a home run
Larger banks are dominating the home loan market. Mid-sized private banks are struggling as competition squeezes profits. State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are expanding their mortgage books. These big lenders use lower funding costs and wider reach. They see home loans as a way to build lasting customer relationships.
Nifty IT index tanks 7% in 4 days; TCS, Infy, HCL, LTM hit fresh 52-wk lows
In 2026 so far, TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro have declined in the range of 17 per cent to 33 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty 50 index has dived 10 per cent, data showed.
Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian bets on financials and healthcare; cautious on IT
Shibani Sircar Kurian, Head -Equity Research and Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC, which manages assets worth nearly $4.79 billion, said the ongoing Middle East conflict remains the biggest concern for Indian markets due to its potential impact on oil prices, growth and earnings. She said Kotak AMC remains selective, favouring financials, healthcare and parts of industrials, while staying cautious on smallcaps and Indian IT amid AI-led disruption. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Kotak Mahindra To Acquire 9.99% Stake In Federal, J&K Banks
Kotak Mahindra Bank has also received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to acquire up to 9.99% stake in City Union Bank.
RBI clears Kotak Bank to raise stake up to 9.99% in AU Small Finance, Federal Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has approved Kotak Mahindra Bank's increased stake in AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank. Kotak can now hold almost 9.99 percent in both lenders. This move allows Kotak to build significant minority stakes. The approvals were confirmed through regulatory filings. Markets showed a mild reaction to the development.
RBI clears Kotak Mahindra Bank to buy up to 9.99% in Federal Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has approved Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire up to 9.99% of Federal Bank's share capital. This move positions Kotak Mahindra Bank as a potentially significant institutional shareholder in the Kerala-based lender. Investors will now monitor future disclosures to track the progress of this strategic stake acquisition.