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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. ...
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 ...
Ather Energy, Anand Rathi among 11 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 25% in a month
Sensex surged 919 points as 11 BSE 500 stocks, including Ather Energy and Titan Company, hit 52-week highs, signaling strong momentum, broad-based buying interest, and continued bullish sentiment in markets.
Honasa Consumer among 7 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 21% in a month
Despite a sharp Sensex decline, seven BSE 500 stocks hit 52-week highs, including Ather Energy and ABB India, reflecting strong momentum, recent gains, and continued investor optimism amid broader market weakness.
83% BSE 500 stocks suffer losses amid Iran-Israel war; 101 slump in double digits up to 35%. Do you own any?
The Iran-Israel/US war has triggered a broad sell-off in Indian equities, with 83% of BSE 500 stocks trading in the red. Rising energy prices and the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates have compounded market woes, alongside a falling rupee. Company-specific issues, like IDBI Bank's divestment concerns, have also impacted sentiment.
Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, NTPC, Wipro among 10 shares in focus today
Stock market today: On Thursday, the Nifty 50 dropped 775 points, or 3.26%, to close at 23,000, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,207, also down 3.26% from the previous session
Stock Market Today Live: Nifty Reclaims 25,600, Sensex Up 400 Points; Hindalco Top Gainer
The Nifty 50 is above 25,500 and BSE Sensex is up 0.5%. Hindalco, BEL, NTPC and HUL are the top gainers.
Live: Banking stocks fuel Nifty above 24,500; Uncertainty persists on US-Iran talks | Closing Bell
Indian markets ended lower, dragged by weakness in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex slipped over 650 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,450. HCL Technologies led the decline, logging its sharpest fall in 11 years after weak guidance, pulling down peers like Infosys and TCS. Despite the headline fall, market breadth remained positive with broader markets outperforming, as smallcaps extended gains for a second straight session. Financials were under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank slipping. On the upside, stocks like Tata Consumer Products, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever emerged as key gainers.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade BSE, Linde India, NHPC, PB Fintech, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, and others on March 17?
The market needs follow-up buying interest and a sustainable close above the previous week's high for stability. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.