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Bank Nifty Traders Build Massive Positions At 56,000 Strike As F&O Activity Jumps 90%
Data on open interest since the last expiry showed total Bank Nifty options open interest rose 90.04% to 1.32 million contracts.
AB Group reaffirms bet on Voda Idea with ₹4,730 Cr infusion
Vodafone Idea shareholders approved a ₹4,730-crore investment from the Aditya Birla Group via preferential allotment of warrants, increasing AB Group's stake to around 13%. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla stated the company's focus now shifts to execution across operations, customer service, and network expansion. This capital infusion will support capital expenditure and loan repayment, reinforcing Vi's financial health.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Grasim announces ₹3,094-cr investment for lyocell capacity expansion in Karnataka plant
The expansion will add 110,000 TPA capacity at Harihar; total cellulosic staple fibre capacity slated to exceed one million tonnes annually by 2030. Grasim Industries, a Aditya Birla Group company, shares closed at ₹3,060.30 on the NSE on June 8, down 0.89%, or ₹27.40.
Sensex rises over 200 points, Nifty above 23,400 as investors eye RBI MPC meet outcome
Indian stock markets are trading higher today. Sensex and Nifty are extending their gains for a second day. Investors are keenly watching the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee meeting. Market analysts expect the RBI to hold interest rates but signal future hikes. This policy decision will influence banking, auto, and real estate sectors.
Vodafone Idea shares rally 7% to fresh 52-week high despite market crash. What's behind the surge?
Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 7% to a new 52-week high after ICRA upgraded the telecom operator’s rating and revised its outlook. Investor sentiment was further boosted by lower AGR dues, promoter support from the Aditya Birla Group and Citi removing its ‘High Risk’ tag while maintaining a bullish outlook.
Stocks in news: Alkem Labs, Vedanta, Canara Bank, NHPC, Adani Ports
Markets closed higher on weekly expiry day despite volatility, with Nifty showing signs of recovery but facing resistance around 23,800-24,000. Key stocks like Alkem Labs, Vedanta, Canara Bank, NHPC, and Adani Ports are in focus due to significant corporate developments including block deals, ED visits, capital raising plans, oversubscribed OFS, and strong cargo volumes.
Nifty 50 Scorecard: The winners and losers of Q4 results season
Nifty EPS for FY26 ended at ₹1,065, up 5% YoY, a second consecutive year of single-digit growth. Five Nifty companies – Bharti Airtel, JSW Steel, HDFC Bank, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – contributed 75% of the incremental YoY accretion in earnings.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 27: JP Power Ventures, Adani Total Gas, HFCL, Swiggy, Suzlon Energy among top gainers
On May 27, the Indian stock market showed little movement amidst US-Iran conflict uncertainty. The Nifty 50 closed down 0.03%, and the Sensex fell 0.19%. Sector performance varied, with Nifty Media rising 3% and Nifty Private Bank among the top decliners.
Trade Setup for May 27: Nifty holds on to key levels as market moves from one expiry to another
The Nifty Bank was the key contributor in the Nifty exhibiting sluggish moves on expiry day, but unlike the Nifty, the banking index continued to trade in a broad range. Despite a 500-point fall from the day's high, the index managed to hold on to the 55,000 mark on a closing basis, something the bulls could take heart from. Tuesday's high of 55,536 will be the first level to watch on the upside.
Mirae Asset Sharekhan predicts up to 150% upside in these 3 midcap stocks
Midcaps to buy: Muthuselvaraj, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects Adani Total Gas to hit ₹1,850 levels; JSW Energy and Astral to rally over 50% as Nifty MidCap hits new life-time high.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...