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Auto, banking stocks power market rally; Eicher Motors jumps 5%, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank among top Nifty drivers
The Nifty Auto index emerged as the top sectoral gainer, rising more than 2 percent; while banking indices gained over 1.5 percent each. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were the three largest contributors to Nifty gains, collectively accounting for nearly 70 points.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddys Labs, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, GE Shipping, and others on May 19?
The market is expected to witness consolidation with range-bound trading in the upcoming sessions. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Taking Stock: Nifty ends near 23,150 in volatile trade; pharma, private banks rally
ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Grasim, M&M, JSW Steel were among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Infosys, HCL Tech, Adani Ports, Trent, Eternal.
Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank; target of Rs 480: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on Kotak Mahindra Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 480 in its research report dated May 03, 2026.
Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank; target of Rs 470: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Kotak Mahindra Bank recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 470 in its research report dated May 03, 2026.
Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank; target of Rs 480: Prabhudas Lilladher
Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on Kotak Mahindra Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 480 in its research report dated May 03, 2026.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps 880 pts, Nifty above 24,250; all sectors rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Bajaj Auto, HUL, Tata Consumer were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddy's Labs, ONGC, Eternal and Adani Enterprises. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with auto, FMCG, realty, power, telecom up 1% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up 0.7% each.
US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.
Kotak Mahindra Bank stock falls 2.6%, top Nifty loser; analysts hail Q4 results margin gains, but flag RoE lag
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s asset quality improved during the quarter, with gross non-performing assets easing sequentially, while provisions declined sharply, supporting earnings.
Taking Stock: Bulls back in action; Nifty closes above 24,100, Sensex gains 291 pts
More than 200 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Kirloskar Oil, Aegis Logistics, New India Assurance, GNFC, HFCL, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Belrise Industries, AIA Engineering, Aditya Birla Capital, Sona BLW, Syrma SGS, Leela Palaces, Cemindia Projects, RBL Bank, Bharat Forge, among others.
Stocks to Watch Today: Maruti Suzuki, Aster DM Health, IndiaMART, RailTel Corporation, ACC, Eveready Industries, Avenue Supermarts in focus on 4 May
Stocks to Watch, 04 Apr: Stocks like Adani Enterprises, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Avenue Supermarts, ACC, Sundram Fasteners, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Capri Global Capital, Eveready Industries India, RailTel Corporation of India, IndiaMART InterMESH, Sona BLW Precision Forgings, and Aster DM Healthcare will release their quarterly earnings on April 4.
Markets Erase Gains as Metals Drag; IDBI Bank Bid Race Heats Up | Closing Bell
Markets surrendered early gains as metal stocks dragged benchmarks lower, with the Nifty hovering near 24,100 despite strength in auto counters. ONGC, Hindalco and Power Grid led the losers, while InterGlobe Aviation, M&M and Maruti Suzuki outperformed. In corporate news, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met PM Narendra Modi and announced an additional $13 billion investment in India, taking Amazon's planned investment to $48 billion through 2030. Fairfax is reportedly back with a fresh bid for IDBI Bank, valuing the lender at ₹77 per share and potentially unlocking a ₹50,000 crore divestment for the government and LIC. Meanwhile, uncertainty continues around Tata Sons as RBI is yet to decide on its NBFC deregistration request, keeping the possibility of a future listing alive. Catch all the key market moves, corporate developments and top business headlines in this edition of Closing Bell.