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Apollo Hospitals among 5 stocks hitting 52-week highs; rally up to 15% in a month
Indian stock markets saw a rally on Friday with the Sensex closing higher. Five companies from the BSE 100 index reached their 52-week highs. Grasim Industries, Varun Beverages, Samvardhana Motherson International, Hindalco Industries, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise all touched new yearly peaks. This indicates strong investor confidence and positive market sentiment.
Top Gainers & losers on May 22: JSW Cement, Honasa Consumer, Tata Comm, Sammaan Capital, Trent among top gainers
On May 22, markets showed mixed results with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.40% and Sensex rising 0.36%. While Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal saw gains, Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma lagged. The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.9 per dollar amid RBI interventions.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.
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. ...
Stocks in news: SBI, Titan, Hyundai, BSE, Torrent Pharma, Axis Bank
Indian markets saw volatile trading on Thursday, closing nearly unchanged despite positive signals. Several companies including SBI, Titan, and Hyundai are in focus today. Many firms will announce their fourth-quarter results. Britannia Industries reported strong profit growth and recommended a dividend. BSE also posted a significant profit surge. Bharat Forge's profit declined, while Dabur India saw a profit uptick.
Stocks in news: BSE, Britannia, Paytm, Meesho, RIL
Indian markets showed resilience, climbing despite volatility, buoyed by positive global trends and falling crude oil prices. Analysts anticipate further gains, targeting 24,550 and 24,750. Key companies like BSE, Britannia, and Paytm are in focus due to quarterly results and significant news, including Zee Entertainment's lawsuit and Hyundai's commitment to India.
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
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 ...
GSP Crop Science IPO opens today; should you apply? Here's what brokerages say
Ahead of the issue opening, agrochemical company GSP Crop Science raised ₹120 crore from two anchor investors. Mauritius-based Craft Emerging Market Fund PCC was the largest investor in the anchor book, purchasing nearly 25 lakh shares through two investment vehicles - Citadel Market Fund and Elite Capital Fund - for ₹80 crore. Shine Star Build Cap was the other anchor investor, acquiring 12.5 lakh shares worth ₹40 crore.
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund stake in Avanti Feeds crosses 5% after fresh share purchase
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake in Avanti Feeds to 5.02% after acquiring 62,044 shares. This acquisition occurred amid market volatility, with Avanti Feeds shares dropping 12.3% recently but recovering significantly earlier in February following a US-India trade deal.
Holi 2026: Are NSE and BSE closed on March 3 or March 4 for Holi? What investors need to know
The holiday calendars of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have offered clarity on the trading break for the festive holiday. The Indian stock markets will remain closed for Holi on March 3.
LT Foods, KRBL & other rice stocks fall up to 11% as Israel-Iran war flares up. Here's why
Rice exporter stocks fell sharply on Monday as the Israel–Iran conflict intensified, raising fears of trade disruption in key Middle East markets. Iran, India’s second-largest basmati buyer, is central to the risk. Exporters face potential freight spikes, insurance cost surges and delayed shipments amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.