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Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
Walmart-owned Flipkart to defer IPO; prioritise profitability this financial year
Walmart has asked Flipkart to delay its IPO and pre IPO funding, focus on achieving EBITDA breakeven by FY 2027, and prioritize profitable units amid intense e commerce competition
JSW Steel and Radico Khaitan top Motilal Oswal's buy list after strong earnings
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, recommends Radico Khaitan (target ₹4,000) and JSW Steel (target ₹1,520) on strong earnings. He backs Adani Ports and Adani Power on volume growth and power demand. On OMCs, he sees limited downside post the ₹3 hike with HPCL as an interesting pick, while gold jewellery stocks may stay under near-term pressure.
Stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors PV, Tata Steel, Jio Financial, ITC Hotels
Markets extended their rebound for a second consecutive session on Thursday, buoyed by supportive global cues and selective buying in heavyweight stocks. Banking majors played a crucial role in the relief rally, while IT stocks remained under pressure. Several companies, including Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors PV, and JSW Steel, were in focus due to significant block deals and financial results.
High costs pull India Inc's foreign borrowing down 51%
The rupee ended fiscal 2026 as the worst performer in Asia against the US losing close to 10% of its value in a year marked by record exits from Indian equities by overseas investors amid a global scramble for dollar-based assets. Opening the financial year at Rs 85.59 per dollar, the rupee ended at Rs 94.83. It has since weakened to an all-time Rs 95.96 per dollar.
Jio Financial block deal: Goldman Sachs sells over 26.75 lakh shares worth Rs 62 crore
Jio Financial Services saw a ₹62 crore block deal as Goldman Sachs sold 26.75 lakh shares to Morgan Stanley. The stock gained 1.12% despite weak one-year performance and a 14% YoY profit decline in Q4FY26, even as revenue and AUM posted strong growth during the quarter.
Key reasons why Kaynes Tech shares will be in focus on Thursday
For the full financial year of 2026, Kaynes Tech reported revenue growth of 33%, contrary to the management's own projections of ending the year with 51% growth.
LG Electronics India Board Meeting Scheduled on May 21, 2026 to Approve FY26 Audited Financial Results - scanx.trade
LG Electronics India Board Meeting Scheduled on May 21, 2026 to Approve FY26 Audited Financial Resultsscanx.trade
Cipla Q4 profit drops 55% to Rs 555 crore; board recommends Rs 13 dividend
Cipla's fourth-quarter net profit saw a significant drop of 55 percent year-on-year. For the full financial year, the company's profit also declined. Despite these figures, key therapies and trade generics business showed strong growth. The company plans to focus on expanding its markets and developing its future pipeline. A final dividend of Rs 13 per equity share has been recommended.
Dixon Tech shares jump 6% despite weak Q4 results. Do Goldman Sachs, Motilal Oswal forecast further upside?
Dixon Technologies' shares saw a rally despite a 36% drop in March quarter net profit. Revenue from operations increased by 2% year-on-year. Brokerages offer mixed views, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a 'Sell' rating due to weaker mobile segment performance, while Motilal Oswal and JM Financial suggest 'Buy' and 'Add' respectively, citing potential growth drivers like PLI 2.0.
Bata India Limited Schedules Board Meeting on May 27, 2026 to Approve FY26 Financial Results and Consider Dividend - scanx.trade
Bata India Limited Schedules Board Meeting on May 27, 2026 to Approve FY26 Financial Results and Consider Dividendscanx.trade
State banks record all-time high net profit of Rs 1.98 lakh crore in FY26: FinMin
Public Sector Banks have achieved a record net profit of Rs 1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking their fourth consecutive year of strong financial performance. Improved asset quality, robust credit growth, and increased income fueled this historic achievement. Banks are now well-capitalized and poised to support India's economic expansion.