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RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
Sensex falls 70 points, Nifty below 23,900 as US-Iran tensions simmer
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday. Sensex and Nifty saw minor declines. Investors are watching US strikes on Iran and their effect on peace deal hopes. Broader markets are performing better. India VIX, a volatility measure, dropped. Top Sensex losers included HDFC Bank and Infosys. Sun Pharma shares led gains. Midcap and smallcap indices saw small gains.
Diamonds in the dust? Retail investors unleash Rs 17,500 crore on 8 battered bluechip stocks
Retail investors pumped an estimated Rs 17,539 crore into eight battered Nifty bluechip stocks during the March 2026 quarter, betting aggressively on market leaders despite steep declines in portfolio values. HDFC Bank, ITC, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Reliance Industries and L&T emerged as top retail picks even as their shares fell sharply.
Buy or sell: Gift Nifty trades flat, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — 27 May 2026
Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — Morepen Laboratories, Radico Khaitan, and AU Small Finance Bank
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Points To Positive Open For Nifty, Sensex; Brent Crude Holds Near $99 A Barrel
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,928, compared to Tuesday's index close of 23,913.70.
Trade Setup for May 27: Nifty holds on to key levels as market moves from one expiry to another
The Nifty Bank was the key contributor in the Nifty exhibiting sluggish moves on expiry day, but unlike the Nifty, the banking index continued to trade in a broad range. Despite a 500-point fall from the day's high, the index managed to hold on to the 55,000 mark on a closing basis, something the bulls could take heart from. Tuesday's high of 55,536 will be the first level to watch on the upside.
Share Market Today: Nifty 50, Bank Nifty Prediction | May 26, 2026 - Liquide Blog
Share Market Today: Nifty 50, Bank Nifty Prediction | May 26, 2026Liquide Blog
Markets may have bottomed out; Nifty could head towards 25,800: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts & Strike Money, believes Indian markets have likely formed a bottom and could gradually move higher over the next few months, with Nifty potentially heading towards 25,800. He remains bullish on Bank Nifty after a technical breakout and sees strength returning to broader markets through improving liquidity. Srivastava remains cautious on IT stocks despite short-term trading opportunities, while Reliance Industries and select private banks continue to show improving trends.Disclaimer: Network18 and TV18, the companies that operate CNBC-TV18, are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, reigniting Middle East conflict concerns. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices posting gains.
Sensex, Nifty snap two-day winning streak as late selloff erases early gains
The Sensex declined 479 points to close at 76,010, while the Nifty fell 118 points to settle at 23,914, slipping below the 23,950 mark. The Nifty Bank index dropped 201 points to 55,093.
Indices witness profit booking; PSU Bank shares snap 5-day rally
. At 14:25 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 425.31 points or 0.55% to 76,064.72. The Nifty 50 index fell 97.80 points or 0.40% to 23,933.10.
Union Bank board approves ₹8,000 crore fund raise via equity and debt
Union Bank’s board approved plans to raise up to ₹8,000 crore through equity and debt instruments, as the lender looks to strengthen capital buffers despite pressure on core income growth.