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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.
Private banks top pick for FY27; RBI rate hike likely in second half of the year: ICICI Pru Life
Jitendra Arora, Chief Equity & Fund Manager at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, says large private banks are his top sector bet for FY27, with an RBI rate hike likely in H2. He also likes power generation and select EPC stocks. On the broader market, he says domestic flows are acting as a buffer against FII selling, keeping indices range-bound. On metals, he advises holding existing positions but not adding fresh. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Top Gainers & Losers on May 4: Meesho, Vedanta, HFCL, BHEL, Cemindia Projects, Anant Raj among top gainers
On May 4, major indices saw gains due to strong buying in heavyweight stocks and positive state election trends for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to 24,119, while the S&P BSE Sensex increased 0.31% to 77,159, with midcap and smallcap indices outperforming.

CLSA says Nifty has given a new signal on the charts; check potential returns and top midcap 'buys'
Laurence Balanco of CLSA has shared five midcap ideas: BSE, MCX, Apollo Tubes, Dixon Technologies and Aurobindo Pharma.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
Stocks to watch: LIC, HAL, GAIL, ICICI Prudential AMC among 10 shares in focus today - Mint
Stocks to watch: LIC, HAL, GAIL, ICICI Prudential AMC among 10 shares in focus todayMint

Trade Setup for April 15: Nifty holds 23,500 support but bulls aim for a retest of 24,000
Wednesday's session will see stocks like ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Prudential AMC, Just Dial react to their quarterly results, while names like LG Electronics India, Bharat Coking Coal, and Rubicon Research see their respective shareholder lock-ins end.

Stocks to Watch for April 15: Vedanta, ICICI Prudential, LIC, LG Electronics India and more
From ICICI Prudential AMC and Just Dial reacting to their quarterly results to LG Electronics India and Bharat Coking Coal seeing their respective shareholder lock-in ending, these are the important stocks that should be on your radar for Wednesday's trading session.
Vikram Kamats Hospitality Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Spectrum Electrical Industries Ltd, Prudential Sugar Corporation Ltd, Mukta Arts Ltd and Orient Press Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 17 March 2026.

Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Adani Total Gas, Stove Kraft among 30 stocks that surged up to 20% despite Rs 6 lakh crore wealth wipeout
Despite a sharp market downturn, select gas and water-related stocks delivered strong gains. Adani Total Gas hit the upper circuit on policy support, while Jindal SAW surged after the Jal Jeevan Mission extension, lifting several allied companies even as broader indices like BSE Sensex and Nifty50 fell.

Sensex surges 900 points, Nifty ends at 24,766; Adani Ports, BSE, Mazagon Dock rally
Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks during the session. The Midcap index climbed 867 points to end at 57,793, while the Nifty Bank index advanced 301 points to close at 59,056.