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Nifty Pharma, 4 others hit 52-week high since Iran war while Nifty fell 7%. Will the form continue?
Despite a challenging market backdrop fueled by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, five Indian sectors—Pharma, Energy, Defence, Capital Markets, and Metals—are showing remarkable strength. These sectors are hitting new highs, driven by structural earnings visibility and long-term growth tailwinds, indicating a fundamental shift beyond mere defensive plays.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Motors PV, BHEL shares on 25 May
Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on May 25, buoyed by Brent crude prices dropping below $100 per barrel and optimism over a potential Iran peace deal. Nifty 50 rose 0.94% and BSE Sensex gained 1.02%. Analysts recommend buying Tata Motors and BHEL shares.
Crude oil prices fall over 5% on US-Iran negotiations; Brent below $100
Kevin Hasset, White House's Chief Economic Adviser told Fox News that he expects energy prices to drop once there is a deal, which could help the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
Bandhan Small Cap among top 5 smallcap funds with highest risk-adjusted returns. Check details
Bandhan Small Cap Fund topped the list of small cap schemes with the highest Sharpe ratio, indicating superior risk-adjusted returns over three years. ITI Small Cap Fund, Invesco India Smallcap Fund and two smallcap index funds also delivered strong performance with balanced risk metrics.
11 MF-backed microcap stocks rallied up to 515% in a year; 7 turned multibaggers
Despite the Nifty Microcap 250 index remaining largely flat over the past year, several microcap stocks delivered extraordinary gains. ET Markets identified 11 microcap companies held by over 20 mutual fund schemes as of April 2026, of which seven turned multibaggers, reflecting strong institutional conviction and sharp wealth creation in select pockets of the market.
Lava to invest ₹1,100 cr in components in next five years
Homegrown handset maker Lava International is set to invest Rs 1,100 crore over the next five years. This investment will focus on manufacturing critical electronics components in-house. The company has already begun producing self-designed mobile phone chargers. This strategic move aims for value addition and diversification in its manufacturing capabilities.
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.
Lava to invest Rs 1,100 cr to boost electronics components manufacturing
Lava International plans a significant investment of Rs 1,100 crore over the next five years. This funding will drive diversification into critical electronics components. The company has already launched a new mobile charger facility. Lava aims to manufacture key components like camera modules and display modules in-house.
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house buys large-cap IT, sells these 3 PSU stocks the most in April - Mint
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house buys large-cap IT, sells these 3 PSU stocks the most in AprilMint
AI use cases may lead to Rs 100 crore savings for Air India
Air India is leveraging AI extensively, developing over 30 in-house tools to save approximately Rs 100 crore annually. These AI applications range from customer service, reducing call volumes by 50%, to complex operational tasks like predictive maintenance and optimizing on-time performance across its fleet. This digital overhaul aims to enhance efficiency and address the airline's accumulated losses.
Stock Market Highlights: Nifty Reclaims 23,650 After Reversing Morning Losses, Sensex Settles 100 Points Higher - NDTV Profit
Stock Market Highlights: Nifty Reclaims 23,650 After Reversing Morning Losses, Sensex Settles 100 Points HigherNDTV Profit
Stock market today: Sensex gains over 100 points, Nifty 50 ends at 23,659 - Mint
Stock market today: Sensex gains over 100 points, Nifty 50 ends at 23,659Mint