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Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 23,900 | HDFC Bank & Infosys Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 23,900 | HDFC Bank & Infosys Top LosersEquitymaster
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.
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.
One Mobikwik Systems gains on RBI nod for offline merchant business
One Mobikwik Systems rallied 3.27% to Rs 197.50 after the company received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a payment aggregator-physical.
Here are the top 10 leveraged stocks in India’s ₹1.23 lakh crore MTF book
India's Margin Trading Facility Book (MTF) has increased significantly to ₹1.23 lakh crore as of May 22, from just under ₹1.05 lakh crore at the end of March, according to data available on the National Stock Exchange. HDFC Bank, Jio Financial Services, and Infosys are some of the most leveraged stocks in the MTF Book, according to the data. The list also includes names such as SBI, Reliance Industries, Bharat Electronics, CDSL and others. Here's a look at the complete list.
RBI tightens norms for re-appointment of directors on UCB boards
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced new rules for Urban Co-operative Banks. Directors can now serve for a maximum of ten years. Following this, a mandatory three-year cooling-off period is required before re-appointment. This measure aims to prevent directors from circumventing tenure limits. The new directions are effective immediately, ensuring better governance in these financial institutions.
Market opens on firm note; breadth strong
The Nifty traded above the 23,950 mark. All the sectoral indices are traded in green on the NSE with Auto, PSU bank and Oil & gas shares gaining the most.
30 Nifty stocks wipe out Rs 22.64 lakh crore investor wealth in 2026 so far; HDFC Bank, TCS lead rout
Thirty Nifty 50 stocks have wiped out Rs 22.64 lakh crore in investor wealth this year. HDFC Bank and TCS led the decline, losing Rs 3.55 lakh crore and Rs 3.17 lakh crore respectively. Banking, IT, auto, and consumption sectors faced selling pressure. Experts remain constructive on FY27, expecting the Nifty to reach 28,000-30,000.
Stocks in news: Suzlon Energy, Wipro, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, Eicher Motors
Indian markets closed with small gains amidst a volatile week. Investors will watch global economic news and policy comments. The RBI's dividend transfer will impact liquidity and government spending. Suzlon Energy, Wipro, Hindalco, ICICI Bank, and Eicher Motors are in focus. Companies like Suzlon Energy, RVNL, and Pine Labs will announce quarterly results.
Central Bank of India OFS opens for retail investors today — All you need to know
Among public shareholders in Central Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has a 3.26% stake, while over 7 lakh retail investors have a 3.42% stake.
ECB Convenes Banks to Fix Flaws Exposed by AI Models, FT Says
The European Central Bank plans to press lenders to accelerate efforts to secure their IT systems after organizing a meeting on cybersecurity risks with the latest artificial intelligence models, the Financial Times reported.