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Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.

KPIT Tech to Eternal - Jay Thakkar suggests 3 stocks to buy or sell for short-term in F&O segment
The Indian stock market is set for a muted start, with GIFT Nifty trading at 23,431. The Sensex and Nifty 50 have declined for four consecutive sessions, driven by rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows, indicating a negative short-term trend.

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.
TTK Prestige Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Oil India Ltd, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd, Lloyds Engineering Works Ltd and Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 12 May 2026.
Sensex falls 700 points, Nifty below 23,650 as rupee weakens to record low amid Middle East tensions
Indian stock markets opened lower as the rupee hit a fresh lifetime low, influenced by elevated oil prices and US President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace proposal. The Sensex and Nifty extended losses, with IT stocks among the top decliners, reflecting broad bearish sentiment amid global uncertainties and FII selling.
Q1 fuel losses may eliminate entire fiscal-year earnings of Indian OMCs
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rationing or passed through steep price increases.
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: Centre
India is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy security and ample reserves. This collective effort aims to ease the nation's financial burden from high international crude prices. Prime Minister Modi urges public participation to reduce consumption and protect foreign exchange reserves.
Equity MFs inflow dips 5% in April; SIP contributions fall to ₹31,115 cr
Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes garnered a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating crude oil prices, and concerns about global growth. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March,according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in March. This was contributed by a huge inflow of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the debt funds. The inflow has lifted the industry's assets under management by 11 per cent to Rs 81.92 lakh crore at the end of April, up from Rs 73.73 lakh crore at the end of March. This was driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month, said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive at ...

Top Gainers & Losers on May 11: Swiggy, Tejas Networks, SBI, Tata Motors, Eternal, Anant Raj among top losers
On May 11, the Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline, with the Nifty and Sensex both recording significant drops. Investor sentiment soured due to rising crude oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis urges citizens to follow PM Modi's call for responsible fuel use amid West Asia crisis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for responsible consumption. Global conflicts are impacting oil and gas supplies, raising prices. Fadnavis warns that improper fuel use could lead to shortages in India. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to reduce edible oil consumption and embrace natural farming.

Rs 1,600-1,700 Crore A Day, Rs 1 Lakh Crore In 10 Weeks: Cost Of Insulating India From Global Energy Shock
Despite a 50 per cent surge in input crude oil prices, petrol and diesel continue to be priced at a two-year-old rate of Rs 94.77 a litre and Rs 87.67 per litre respectively. Domestic cooking gas LPG prices were raised in March by Rs 60 per cylinder, but they are still way lower than the actual cost.
Which sectors saw the biggest FII inflows and outflows in April?
Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities in April, though the pace of outflows eased sharply from March. FIIs turned buyers in sectors such as power, capital goods and metals, while financial services, healthcare, oil & gas and automobiles continued to witness heavy selling pressure amid global uncertainty.