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Telangana aims to make Hyderabad leading life sciences hub amid Centre’s Biopharma SHAKTI boost
Telangana is set to emerge as a major beneficiary of the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme, led by its well-established industry clusters, robust research ecosystem, and strong manufacturing capabilities. It already houses leading global pharmaceutical companies, such as Amgen, Zoetis, Evernorth, HCA Healthcare, Eli Lilly and Sanofi.

HealthCare Global Enterprises board approves ₹425-crore rights issue
The rights issue will be offered to equity shareholders as on a record date to be determined and notified by the company. Shares of Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd ended at ₹578.60, down by ₹5.80, or 0.99%, on the BSE today, February 17.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty hints a muted start; US, Asian markets fall
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked inflation jitters and convinced investors to take some profits. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 620.72 points, or 1.21%, to 50,687.07, the S&P 500 lost 56.06 points, or 0.74%, to 7,553.72 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 239.92 points, or 0.89%, to 26,853.98.

Nifty recovers 200 points from intra-day lows; IT continues outperformance | Closing Bell
Indian equities erased all the intraday losses with Nifty back above 23,500. TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Trent are among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers are NTPC, Power Grid Corp, Cipla, Dr Reddy's Labs and L&T. Among sectors IT index up 4%, while auto, metal, Consumer Durables, realty up 0.5% each. However, pharma, healthcare, power, media, energy down 0.5-1%. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices down marginally. Catch Lovish Darad in conversation with Market Experts.

Chartist Talk: 24,500 crucial for sharp upside in Nifty 50; Milan Vaishnav shares views on Swiggy, Cummins, Exide, ABB, CG Power
Aditya Birla Capital and Bharat Forge look good over the coming weeks, as both are showing bullish divergences on their leading indicators and are poised for a breakout.

Trent stock crashes 4% even after strong Q4 results beat; brokerages flag concerns on fund-raise, demand outlook
Trent stock fell 4 percent today despite strong Q4 results, as Rs 2,500 crore fund-raising plan weighed on investor sentiment. Brokerages raised concerns on demand and capital deployment.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty indicates a flat start; US, Asian markets gain
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Tuesday, as AI-fueled optimism offset anxiety over Middle East peace talks — concerns that were compounded by recent U.S. strikes on Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 118.02 points, or 0.23%, to 50,461.68, the S&P 500 gained 45.65 points, or 0.61%, to 7,519.12 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 312.21 points, or 1.19%, to 26,656.18.

LIVE: Nifty fails to hold 24,000; metals outperform | Closing Bell
Markets ended lower, snapping a two-day winning streak, with benchmark indices pressured by weakness in financials and select heavyweight stocks. The Sensex declined over 300 points, while the Nifty failed to hold above the crucial 24,000 mark. Market breadth remained weak, with decliners outnumbering advancers by nearly two-to-one on the BSE, reflecting broad-based selling. Investor caution was also evident as the India VIX climbed around 5%, indicating a pickup in volatility expectations. On the sectoral front, pharma and metal stocks bucked the trend, with the Metal index snapping a three-session losing streak. Banking stocks remained under pressure, dragging the Bank Nifty below the 58,000 mark. Among the Nifty 50 gainers, Dr Reddy's, Max Healthcare and Trent led the advances, while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and IndiGo were among the biggest losers of the session.

Buy Max Healthcare Institute; target of Rs 1175: Prabhudas Lilladher
Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on Max Healthcare Institute has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1175 in its research report dated May 24, 2026.

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.

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.

Stocks to Watch Today: Paytm, Nykaa, Honasa Consumer, Maruti Suzuki, Bikaji Foods, VA Tech Wabag, RCF, LG Electronics, Welspun Corp in focus on 22 May
Stocks to Watch, 22 May: Stocks like GAIL India, Aurobindo Pharma, LG Electronics India, FSN E-Commerce Ventures Nykaa, Honasa Consumer, Welspun Corp, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers, Max Healthcare Institute, VA Tech Wabag, Bikaji Foods International, GMM Pfaudler, One 97 Communications Paytm, and Maruti Suzuki will be in focus on May 22.