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Easing West Asia tensions boost IPO activity, 3 issues to open next week
The primary market is showing signs of revival as improving geopolitical conditions in West Asia have boosted investor sentiment, prompting three mainboard IPO launches next week and paving the way for more public issues in the pipeline. Cordelia Cruises operator Waterways Leisure Tourism, Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Advit Jewels, and IT solutions provider CSM Technologies will launch their maiden public issues over the next few days, while packaging solutions provider Knack Packaging is expected to announce its price band. Quick commerce unicorn Zepto is looking to raise over Rs 10,000 crore, and the country's largest fund house, SBI Mutual Fund, plans to launch its Rs 13,000-crore public issue next month, according to people familiar with the development. In June, CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition have already launched their IPOs, while the public issue of insurtech unicorn Turtlemint Fintech Solutions is currently underway. Adding to the momentum, the National
Bharat Forge, GE Vernova among 10 midcap stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 20% in a month
The Sensex rose 254 points to close at 77,409 on Thursday, lifting broader markets. Ten BSE 150 MidCap stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, signalling strong investor confidence. GE Vernova T&D India led gains, while banking, infrastructure and industrial stocks also advanced.
Stocks in news: IFCI, Tata Motors, General Insurance Corp, Corona Remedies, HFCL
Markets extended their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session, driven by favorable global cues and sustained sector-wide buying. The Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark, approaching the 100-day EMA near 24,150. Stocks like IFCI, Tata Motors, and HFCL are in focus due to significant news developments, including IPO filings, turnaround projections, and major order wins.
ICICI Prudential's Anand Shah favours manufacturing, consumer services despite inflation risks
Anand Shah, CIO-PMS & AIF at ICICI Prudential AMC, believes manufacturing-focused mid- and small-cap companies are well placed to benefit from stronger earnings growth, rupee depreciation and a gradual shift towards domestic production. He remains overweight on consumer services, private banks, asset managers and insurance firms, while expecting telecom industry profitability to improve over time through tariff hikes. Shah also warned that inflation risks from energy and food prices could weigh on consumption.
HDFC Securities explains why 24,150 is key for Nifty; recommends 2 stocks
Stocks to buy today: Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities has a positive outlook on Equitas Small Finance Bank and Titagarh Rail Systems.
NSE Indices launch 11 new sectoral indices including Nifty Power and Nifty Hospitals
NSE Indices has introduced 11 new sectoral benchmarks, taking its total sectoral index count to 34. The move aims to deepen sector-specific market coverage, support the growing passive investment ecosystem and provide fund managers with new benchmarks for ETFs, index funds and thematic products.
Mutual Funds Bought Adani Enterprises, ICICI Bank, Eternal; Sold Vedanta, MTAR Tech, Infosys In May
Mutual funds turned more tactical in May 2026.
Nuvama gets nod for MF biz, eyes SIF foray; CMR Green shares up 29%
Nuvama gets Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business, while CMR Green Technologies surges 29% on debut after a heavily subscribed IPO
Buy, Sell Or Hold: Titan, Britannia, Bharat Rasayan, Kirloskar Pneumatic, ICICI Prudential — Ask Profit
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Small-caps, PSUs and pharma remain Gautam Shah's top market themes for 2026
Gautam Shah, Founder of Goldilocks Global Research, sees the Nifty remaining range-bound between 23,150 and 24,000, while forecasting the small-cap index could rise to 20,000. Shah also believes Indian IT stocks are nearing a bottom and that PSU stocks could deliver 25-30% returns over the next 12-18 months.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta, Maruti Suzuki
Indian markets traded cautiously on Thursday's weekly expiry, with analysts observing a continued tussle for direction in the Nifty. Key companies like Tata Steel, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Vedanta, and Maruti Suzuki are in focus due to significant business updates and regulatory developments.
Top Gainers & Losers on June 4: Physicswallah, Anant Raj, Force Motors, Hitachi Energy, Voltas among top gainers
The Nifty 50 and Sensex closed 0.14% and 0.03% higher at 23,396 and 74,368, respectively. The broader market, however, outperformed the benchmark indices, with both the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rising 0.43% and 0.52%, respectively.