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Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...

ICICI Bank, L&T drag Nifty below 24,050; Sensex falls 252 points as rupee hits record low
The Nifty closed below the 24,050 mark, with ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank among the biggest drags on the index.
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Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and

Raymond James strategist: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank resilient; backs commodities, gold
Matt Orton, Chief Market Strategist at Raymond James explains the global market rebound, highlights AI-driven earnings strength, outlines India’s outlook amid energy pressures, and makes a case for a commodity supercycle with 5% gold allocation.

India can handle oil at current levels; financials may recover: Allspring’s Prashant Paroda
As geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz show signs of easing, Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments, believes markets are already factoring in a resolution. He adds that while Indian financials initially took a hit, recent earnings from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are in line with expectations, and stable loan growth could support a gradual recovery in the sector.

8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...

Buy the Giants, Avoid the Rest? BoFA bets on two large banks, downgrades popular smaller ones
HDFC Bank's revised price target implies an upside potential of 24% from current levels, while for ICICI Bank, the revised price target indicates a 22% potential upside.
Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, NTPC, Adani Ports, ICICI Bank, SBI, Nestle India
Indian markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday. This sell-off erased recent gains, driven by global concerns and geopolitical issues. Several major companies like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and NTPC are in focus today due to specific news. Investors are watching these developments closely as the market navigates current challenges.

Five worst performing stocks in the market since the Iran-US war began
Companies including Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Ashok Leyland and Sapphire Foods India have seen major declines in March, eroding billions in market capitalisation and putting them among the key laggards in the market.

Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.