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Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Diamonds shine as gold buyers adapt to price volatility
As Indian consumers face rising gold import duties and erratic prices, they are changing their buying habits for jewellery. The Indriya brand reports an uptick in diamond-studded items, alongside an increase in old gold exchanges. Meanwhile, Aditya Birla Jewellery is shifting its focus from the classic 4Cs to sparkle, aiming to resonate with the younger audience eager for fresh trends.
Axis Bank aims to strike optimal balance between growth and margins: MD
Axis Bank is poised for industry-leading growth while balancing profitability, according to MD and CEO Amitabh Chaudhry. Despite a dip in net profit for FY26, the bank expanded its market share in advances and deposits, maintaining a healthy CASA ratio. Significant investments in technology and a physical footprint expansion to over 6,000 branches are driving efficiencies and enabling a stronger Bharat Banking franchise focused on diversified rural and semi-urban opportunities.
US stock market today: Micron’s blockbuster results spark chip-stock rally; Nasdaq futures surge 2.2%
Micron’s much-anticipated earnings offered signs that AI-led investments are generating healthy returns, helping ease valuation concerns. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures slipped another $1.45 a barrel to a four-month low of $72.42, while WTI crude futures fell $1.40 to $68.95 a barrel.
Indian Equities To Broaden Beyond Megacaps: Market Expert Bets On AI, Select Mid And Small Caps
Harish Krishnan, CIO Equity, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.
Affordable housing finance firms likely to regain growth in FY27, but macro risks loom: Kotak
Affordable housing finance companies are poised for a growth rebound from FY27, according to Kotak Institutional Securities. After a subdued period due to lending slowdowns and competition, industry trends are already showing improvement. Disbursement growth accelerated in the latter half of FY26, with managements expressing optimism. While healthy growth is expected in early FY27, macroeconomic factors like monsoon, inflation, and interest rates will shape the latter half of the year.
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps 500 Points Higher As Oil Slips To Pre-Iran War Levels - NDTV
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps 500 Points Higher As Oil Slips To Pre-Iran War LevelsNDTVSensex Today | Stock Market Live: Nifty at 24,200, Sensex up 550 pts; IndiGo, Max Healthcare, Maruti Suzuki top gainersMoneycontrol.comStock Market Today Live, June 25: Nifty holds above 24,100, Sensex rises 500 pts led by auto, healthcare stocksBusinessLine
Stocks To Buy Today: Kush Bohra Recommends Aditya Birla Capital, IKS And More — Check Target Price
Technical analyst Kush Bohra shares his top picks for the day.
Indian pharma, CDMOs set to gain from US cancer drug supply crunch: Bernstein
Zydus Lifesciences, Lupin and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries could benefit from a US oncology drug supply crunch and India's emerging GLP-1 market opportunity, according to Nandan Kulkarni, Senior Analyst-India Healthcare at Bernstein. He believes Indian biopharma companies are strengthening their role in global healthcare supply chains.
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 300 pts, Nifty above 23,850; IT, pharma & healthcare stocks lead
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.04 per cent and 0.12 per cent lower, respectively
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
REITs' leasable area to rise 30% by FY28, credit profiles to remain healthy
India's listed office REITs are poised for significant expansion, with leasable space projected to grow by 40-45 million sq ft by 2027-28. This growth, fueled by new listings and acquisitions, coupled with strong rental income and stable occupancy, will bolster credit profiles. Despite reliance on debt for future acquisitions, leverage is expected to remain controlled, ensuring a robust sector.