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Pharma, healthcare stocks drag markets amid volatility; Nifty and Sensex close week in green
The equity benchmark indices closed in the green on Friday (May 22) but could not fully hold intraday gains, with Sensex rising 232 points to 75,415 and Nifty gaining 65 points to 23,719.
Nifty Bank rises 650 points as report says RBI unlikely to hike rates to defend rupee; Axis, ICICI, HDFC shares jump up to 2%
Indian bank stocks surged on Friday morning. This followed a report indicating the Reserve Bank of India is not planning interest rate hikes to counter the rupee's decline. The RBI is reportedly focusing on inflation as the primary driver for its monetary policy decisions. Other measures are being considered in coordination with the government.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in PI Industries over 7%. Details here
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund increased its stake in PI Industries to 7.16% from 5.12% by acquiring 4.38 lakh shares on May 20, 2026. The fund has now purchased over 30.9 lakh shares since October 2025, showing strong institutional confidence.
Indian stock market to remain on FPIs 'sell' radar this year; here's why
As per NSDL data, FPIs have sold Indian equities worth over ₹2,20,000 crore so far in 2026, after offloading ₹1,66,286 crore in equities last year. Equity benchmark Nifty 50 is down 3% over the last year, while the S&P 500 has jumped over 27%.
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,750 | ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,750 | ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank Top GainersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,750 | ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,750 | ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank Top GainersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,750 | ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,750 | ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank Top GainersEquitymaster
Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec suggests Bear Spread on Nifty; key levels here
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities has shared a Bear Spread strategy on Nifty, and a Bull Spread strategy on Aurobindo Pharma.
Stocks in news: ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Fino Payments Bank
Benchmark indices experienced a negative close on Thursday, marked by volatile trade and profit booking. Analysts anticipate the Nifty to continue its consolidation between 23,200 and 23,900. Several companies, including ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, and Fino Payments Bank, are in focus due to Q4 results and other developments.
ICICI Prudential AMC buys Mumbai’s VIOS Tower office for Rs 525 cr
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has bought nine floors in Mumbai's VIOS Tower. The deal is valued at over Rs 525 crore. This acquisition was made through their office yield fund. The acquired space is fully leased to established companies. This move strengthens the fund's presence in income-generating commercial real estate. India's office market continues to attract significant investor interest.
Trade Setup For May 22: Nifty Faces Resistance At 23,850 Levels; GIFT Nifty Signals Gap-Up Start
Indian benchmark indices closed lower after giving up sharp early gains on Thursday.
Nifty to trade in 28,000–30,000 range in FY27 led by earnings: Smallcase managers
Smallcase managers remain optimistic on India’s equity markets despite the Nifty declining over 9% this year, projecting the benchmark index to reach the 28,000–30,000 range by the end of FY27. They expect future market gains to be driven by earnings growth rather than valuation expansion, with investors focusing on sustainable profitability and execution