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Smallcaps rally! IIFL Finance, Hindustan Copper, Meesho, other stocks jump up to 7%
Smallcap stocks, including IIFL Finance, Meesho, and GRSE, surged up to 7% on Wednesday, outperforming benchmark indices. This rally occurred despite broader market caution, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 index showing robust gains. Experts remain optimistic about mid and smallcap earnings, viewing recent corrections as opportunities.
Trading guide: Nifty eyes 24,750; AB Capital, SBI, LIC HFL on analyst radar
Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying the shares of Aditya Birla Capital, LIC Housing Finance, and SBI today
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Domestic equities surged as crude oil slipped below $100 and US-India trade optimism boosted sentiment. Nifty and Sensex gained over 1%, led by banking, auto and pharma stocks, while global markets also strengthened amid easing geopolitical concerns and positive momentum signals
INR recovers under Rs 95/$ mark as oil plunges; Nifty, Sensex stage a sharp recovery
The Indian rupee appreciated 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as Brent crude prices retreated from elevated levels under USD 100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran. Market sentiment was boosted after Trump paused "Project Freedom," a US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Indias BSE Sensex rose 1.2% to close at 77,958.5 on Wednesday, an over two-week high as global market sentiment improved following a drop in crude oil prices after US President Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. Meanwhile, DXY slipped 97.53, the lowest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index lost 2.22%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 1.98%.
Earnings Boom: 10 stocks with over 100% profit growth in Q4FY26
​Several Nifty 500 companies reported over 100% year-on-year net profit growth in Q4FY26, reflecting strong earnings momentum. Firms like Eternal, India Cements, Kajaria Ceramics, and Chennai Petroleum led gains, showcasing improved profitability across sectors including finance, banking, and manufacturing.​
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4% - financialexpress.com
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4%financialexpress.com
INR settles lower amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties; RBI measures help retain support near 3-week high
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 24 paise lower at 92.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 92.76 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.41 during the session. Indian shares rallied on Friday in a broad market rally even as fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt over the durability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 ended at 24,050.60.
Benchmarks rally on ceasefire hopes, lower oil; Nifty crosses 24,000 mark
The key equity benchmarks ended with strong gains on Friday, supported by improving risk sentiment. Optimism around a potential US-Iran ceasefire, softer oil prices below $100, a rally in global markets, and a strengthening rupee lifted investor confidence.
Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri Sen
Seshadri Sen of Emkay Global cautions that Nifty 50 could crash to 21,000 if oil prices remain above $100 for 3-4 months. However, he expects the situation to reverse once crude oil prices moderate to around $70 per barrel.
Sensex falls 600 points, Nifty below 23,000: Oil above $100 among 7 triggers behind today's D-St crash
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn for the fourth consecutive session, with Sensex and Nifty 50 falling sharply. Elevated crude oil prices, driven by the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, continue to weigh on investor sentiment and global markets.
Rs 10 lakh crore wiped off! Sensex crashes 1,500 pts; Nifty near 23,150. 6 key factors behind today's D-St bloodbath
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling significantly, marking their biggest weekly drop in over a year. The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and surging crude oil prices above $100 per barrel are major contributing factors. Global markets also mirrored this downturn, trading broadly in the red.