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Nifty tops 23,850 as oil slump sparks broad-based rally
The key equity benchmark indices extended gains for a second consecutive session on Monday, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and optimism surrounding a US-Iran peace agreement. Buying was broad-based, with most sectoral indices ending in the green. Investor sentiment was further buoyed by strong global cues, a stronger rupee and easing market volatility. The Nifty settled above the 23,850 mark, led by gains in consumer durables and auto stocks. However, pharma and healthcare shares bucked the trend and closed lower.
Nifty ends above 23,850 mark; broader mrkt outperforms
Realty, consumer durables and auto shares advanced while pharma and media shares declined.
Ipca Laboratories Ltd eases for fifth straight session
Ipca Laboratories Ltd is quoting at Rs 1575.6, down 0.47% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 15.63% in last one year as compared to a 4.2% slide in NIFTY and a 9.97% fall in the Nifty Pharma index.
Sensex, Nifty surge over 1%; European mrkt advance
Barring pharma, all the sectoral indices on the NSE were traded in green, led by gains in realty, auto and metal shares.

Mutual fund distributors seek tax relief after Sebi’s expense ratio overhaul
Distributors have urged the Association of Mutual Funds in India to adopt the reverse charge mechanism to offset income losses stemming from new expense ratio regulations. Many small distributors, particularly those exempt from GST, are significantly affected by the changes.

Ethanol Stock Jumps After Parag Parikh Mutual Fund Buys 17.40 Lakh Shares in the Co. By Trade Brains - Investing.com India
Ethanol Stock Jumps After Parag Parikh Mutual Fund Buys 17.40 Lakh Shares in the Co. By Trade BrainsInvesting.com India
13 stocks held by 100+ MFs in May surged up to 85% in just over 5 months
Stocks with strong mutual fund backing delivered sharp gains in CY26, with 13 names rising 40% to 85% in just over five months. Data show 268 stocks held by over 100 schemes, signalling broad institutional conviction and reinforcing momentum in select high-performing counters across sectors.
Gold loses shine? ₹725 crore exits Gold ETFs - Should mutual fund investors be worried?
Gold ETFs experienced a net outflow of ₹725 crore in May, marking the first month of redemptions after 13 months of inflows. Despite this, experts suggest the market sentiment towards gold remains intact, viewing the trend as a result of profit booking. Silver ETFs also faced continued outflows.

A coffee producer and exporter is the newest purchase made by SBI Mutual Fund; Details here
Shares of Vintage Coffee and Beverages ended 2.7% higher on Thursday at ₹160.4. The stock has been an underperformer, having gained only 15% in the last five years. Over the last 12 months, the stock has risen 34%.
F&O Cues: Analyst shares Bull Spread strategy on Bank Nifty, Torrent Pharma
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities has shared a Bear Spread strategy on Bank Nifty, and Torrent Pharma
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by a single MF scheme in May; surge up to 60% in CY26
An ETMarkets analysis identifies stocks held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme as of May 2026. While returns remain mixed, select stocks have surged up to 62% in CY26. The study filters 189 stocks down to 28, highlighting concentrated bets by fund houses across market segments.

India shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.23% - Investing.com India
India shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.23%Investing.com IndiaClosing Bell: Nifty below 23,200, Sensex down 150 pts; media, pharma, pvt banks rallyMoneycontrol.comSensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat as early gains fade; gold prices slide sharplyBusinessLine